Awards

2018 Commencement Celebrates Strong Foundation, Strong Relationships

Jun 29, 2018

June 29, 2018 - Commencement brings joy, a sense of achievement and an overwhelming sense of community among all who have come together to honor and congratulate the graduates. This foundation of support was recognized by those who spoke at this jubilant event marking the culmination of not only three years of hard work, but also the strong relationships formed along the way.

Annual Golf Tournament Raises Funds to Benefit UK Law Students

Jun 6, 2018

June 6, 2018 - UK Law hosted the eighth Annual Golf Tournament on May 21st at the world-class Keene Trace Golf Club, where UK Law alumni, faculty, students and friends all gathered to enjoy the day while supporting education and practical skills opportunities for UK Law students.

UK Law’s Grace Greenwell named Distinguished Law Student for the Sixth Circuit for 2018

Feb 28, 2018

February 28, 2018 Grace Greenwell, a third-year law student at the University of Kentucky College of Law, has been selected as The American College of Bankruptcy’s Distinguished Law Student for the Sixth Circuit for 2018.

UK Law Accomplishes Clean Sweep at Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Competition

Nov 17, 2017

November 17, 2017 The University of Kentucky College of Law’s Trial Advocacy Board (TAB) Mock Trial team of Matt Boggs and Madeline Moss won the 2017 Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Competition, held November 11-12 at Fayette County District Court.

UK Law Wellness Initiative Hosts Second Annual 5K to Promote a Healthier Law School Community

Oct 31, 2017

October 31, 2017 On your mark, get set, go! On Sunday, October 15, the UK Law Wellness Initiative, a student organization at the University of Kentucky College of Law, held their second annual Race Judicata 5K at Wellington Park to promote a healthier law school community among students, faculty and staff. Approximately 50 participants laced up their running shoes and crossed the 5K finish line, while additional spectators cheered them on along the route.

UK Law Student, Assistant Dean Receive Torch Bearer, Torch of Excellence Awards

Oct 9, 2017

October 9, 2017 Christopher Lewis, third-year law student at the University of Kentucky College of Law, and Daniel P. Murphy, Jr., Assistant Dean of Community Engagement & Diversity, were honored with the Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards on Friday, Oct. 6, during the 27th Annual Homecoming Awards Ceremony at the King Alumni House.

UK Law's Jennifer Bird-Pollan is 2017 Duncan Teaching Award Recipient

Aug 9, 2017

August 9, 2017 Jennifer Bird-Pollan, James and Mary Lassiter Associate Professor of Law, is the recipient of the 2017 Duncan Teaching Award at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Every year, a UK Law faculty member is recognized for excellence in the classroom, courtesy of the Robert M. and Joanne K. Duncan Faculty Improvement Fund – established in 1982 to promote outstanding teaching performance at the college.

UK Law Honors Alumni, Inducts Three into Hall of Fame

Jun 22, 2017

June 22, 2017 On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Owensboro, KY, the University of Kentucky College of Law and the Law Alumni Association inducted three new members, including the first African-American female, into the 2017 Hall of Fame. The annual Hall of Fame & Alumni Awards Reception is held annually in conjunction with the Kentucky Bar Association Convention.

UK Law Hosts 7th Annual Golf Tournament, Raises Funds to Benefit Students

May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017 The University of Kentucky College of Law hosted its 7th annual golf tournament on May 15 at the world class Keene Trace Golf Club. UK Law alumni, faculty, students and friends swung by the Champion Trace Course for a day of friendly competition and a “hole” lot of fun.

Melynda Price Selected as UK Law’s University Research Professor for 2017-18 Academic Year

May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017 The University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research, with approval by the Board of Trustees, selected Melynda Price, Robert E. Harding, Jr. Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, as the college’s University Research Professor for the 2017-18 academic year.

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