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UK Law's KJEANRL Hosts Fifth Annual Symposium

Mar 29, 2019

March 27, 2019 The Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture & Natural Resources Law (KJEANRL), in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law, hosted its fifth annual symposium, which took place in the Senate Chamber of the Gatton Student Center on the University of Kentucky campus, and was free and open to the public.

UK Law National Mock Trial Team Wins Regional Competition, Advances to Nationals

Mar 1, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2019) — The University of Kentucky College of Law's National Trial Team will advance to the prestigious National Trials Competition (NTC) on March 27, in San Antonio, Texas. Earlier this month, Matthew Boggs and Madeline Moss were crowned regional champions — making them the 13th team in UK Law history to have claimed the title. They competed against 19 schools from Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.

UK Law Hosts Noon Forum with Special Guests from the Federal Judiciary

Feb 12, 2019

Feb. 13, 2019 UK Law hosted a Noon Forum with special guests from the federal judiciary on campus in January. This comprehensive student engagement opportunity included a panel discussion among four guest judges and a former U.S. Attorney, guest lecturer appearances by judges in two classes, and a luncheon with a group of students interested in federal judicial clerkships.

UK Law Students Provide Free Tax Preparation

Feb 11, 2019

Feb. 11, 2019 The University of Kentucky College of Law continues one of its signature pro bono efforts – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The UK Tax Clinic will be open Monday, February 18 through Monday, April 15. Taxpayers can schedule an appointment at http://law.uky.edu/tax.

UK Law's KJEANRL Announces Fifth Annual Symposium

Jan 18, 2019

Feb. 4, 2019 The Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law (KJEANRL), in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law, will host its fifth annual symposium on Wednesday, February 27 in the Student Senate Chamber at the Gatton Student Center. The event is free and open to the public and takes place from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Presenters from Kentucky, the District of Columbia, Indiana, and Ohio include: Bill Lear, Chairman Emeritus of Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

UK Law Alumni Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar

Jan 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019 Nine UK Law alumni were recently admitted as members of the United States Supreme Court Bar. The alumni were joined by Dean David A. Brennen and his wife, Kimberly Brennen, who were also admitted. John McGarvey, a 1973 UK Law graduate, served as the movant for the group to be admitted to the Bar. Chief Justice John G. Roberts presided over the proceeding before the full court, with the exception of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and admitted the candidates to the Bar.

Kentucky Law Journal Hosts Symposium on States and Federal Copyright Law

Nov 28, 2018

The Kentucky Law Journal, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law and the Student Government Senate, hosted “Intermeddlers or Innovators? States and Federal Copyright Law,” in October. The symposium took place at Gatton College of Business and Economics in Woodward Hall.

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

Nov 2, 2018

November 2, 2018 Despite a rainy, windy start, the annual Judicata 5K brought the UK law community together for what turned out to be a gorgeous fall day in Lexington, Kentucky. The third annual event took place October 28 at Wellington Park, with 35 people and eight dogs running to the finish line.

UK Law Student Bar Association Hosts Mental Health Day Event for Students

Nov 1, 2018

November 1, 2018 The Student Bar Association (SBA) hosted the first entirely student-led Mental Health Day event at UK Law last month, bringing together students and key resources to enhance and support mental health. This initiative featured guest speakers and multiple vendors from the community who shared information regarding valuable resources available to students.

Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards Presented to UK Law Student and UK Law Alum

Oct 29, 2018

October 29, 2018 Christian Rice, a third-year law student at UK College of Law, and T. Fitz Johnson, Esq., a UK Law alumnus, were honored with the Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards at the Lyman T. Johnson Awards Banquet on Friday, October 19 in the Woodford Reserve Room at Kroger Field.

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