Five Selected to 2025 Law Alumni Hall of Fame Class
The University of Mississippi School of Law will induct five distinguished attorneys into its Alumni Hall of Fame during a March 29 ceremony as part of Law Alumni Weekend. [caption…Continued
Four Law Alums Selected to OMAA’s 40 Under 40 Class for 2025
Four University of Mississippi School of Law alums have been named to the Ole Miss Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025: Christa Alexander (J.D., 12), Davis Gates (J.D.…Continued
UM-USM Partnership Fast-Tracks Law Degree for Southern Miss Students
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law and the University of Southern Mississippi have forged a new partnership that allows USM undergraduate students to earn a law…Continued
2Ls Russ Barnett, Joshua Cook Named Finalists in National Criminal Law Competition
University of Mississippi School of Law second-year students Russ Barnett and Joshua Cook were named finalists in the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition at George Mason…Continued
Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce’s mission is to support and apply necessary regulations to agricultural related business within the state and to promote Mississippi’s products throughout both the…Continued
Harrison County Public Defender
The Harrison County Public Defender placement offers students the opportunity to work alongside Assistant Public Defenders in Harrison County as they represent indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses…Continued
Mississippi State Personnel Board
This placement offers an opportunity for students to work alongside the attorneys in the Mississippi State Personnel Board (PSCRB) as they provide legal counsel to the State of Mississippi. The…Continued
District Attorney – 16th Circuit
Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 16th Circuit work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Third year students…Continued
District Attorney- 1st Circuit
Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 1st Circuit can expect to work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases.…Continued
The Honorable Justice Josiah Coleman
This judicial externship placement provides students the opportunity to observe, learn and participate in the workings of the chambers of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Coleman. Students can expect to work…Continued
District Attorney – 2nd Circuit
Students assigned to District Attorney’s Office in the 2nd Circuit work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Students are typically…Continued
Mississippi Center for Justice
The Mississippi Center for Justice seeks to advance racial and economic justice through systemic change by promoting educational opportunities, protect consumer rights, secure access to healthcare, and advocate for affordable…Continued
Veterans Administration
Students placed with the Office of General Counsel for the Continental District East of the Veterans Administration, can expect to work alongside General Counsel attorneys and staff in the areas…Continued
The Honorable Chancery Judge Jacqueline Mask
Students placed with the Honorable Chancery Court Judge Jacqueline Mask can expect to assist the Court with research and opinion drafting, partake in chambers case meetings with Judge and attorneys,…Continued
The Honorable Chancery Judge Vicki Cobb
Students placed with the Honorable Chancery Court Judge Vicki Cobb can expect to assist the Court with research and opinion drafting, partake in chambers case meetings with Judge and attorneys,…Continued
The Honorable Justice Dawn Beam
This judicial externship placement provides students the opportunity to observe, learn and participate in the workings of the chambers of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Beam. Students can expect to work…Continued