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UK Law’s Jennifer Bird-Pollan elected chair of University Senate Council

Dec 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 Jennifer Bird-Pollan, James and Mary Lassiter Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, has been elected as the next chair of the University Senate Council. Prof. Bird-Pollan will serve as chair from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019, with the opportunity to be elected for an additional one-year term. “It’s a chance to work with faculty from all across campus, and to work closely with the central administration, to try to make a difference here at UK. It’s a really exciting opportunity,” said Prof. Bird-Pollan.

UK Law Students Spread Spirit of Giving with Thanksgiving Meals

Nov 21, 2017

November 21, 2017 By Whitney Harder Students in the University of Kentucky College of Law Legal Clinic are known for providing pro bono services to low income community members. A lesser known fact is that each year, the students also provide Thanksgiving dinners – turkeys and all the fixings – to clients and families.

Central Kentucky’s Most Famous Cold Case

Nov 17, 2017

November 17, 2017 By Whitney Hale

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.

Kentucky Law Journal Hosts Symposium on Religious Exemptions and Harm to Others

Nov 17, 2017

November 17, 2017 On Friday, November 3, the Kentucky Law Journal, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law, hosted “Religious Exemptions and Harm to Others.” The symposium took place at the William T. Young Library and was open to the public.

A Book Review by Guest Blogger Richard H. Underwood

Nov 14, 2017

November 14, 2017 Book Review: Who Killed Betty Gail Brown? by Robert G. Lawson, Professor Emeritus 2015 By: Richard H. Underwood, Edward T. Breathitt Professor of Law

UK Law’s Moot Court Board hosts Judge Rogers as first speaker in new lecture series

Oct 31, 2017

October 31, 2017 Earlier this month, the University of Kentucky College of Law’s Moot Court Board hosted the Honorable John M. Rogers, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, as the first speaker of a new litigation speaker series.

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.

Kentucky Law Journal Announces Symposium on Religious Exemptions and Harm to Others

Oct 19, 2017

October 19, 2017 On Friday, November 3, the Kentucky Law Journal, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law, will host “Religious Exemptions and Harm to Others.” The symposium will take place at the William T. Young Library in the UK Athletic Association Auditorium. The event is open to the public and will begin at 8:15 a.m.

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.

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