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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.

UK Law Honors Class of 2017 at Spring Commencement Ceremony

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017 Every spring, the University of Kentucky College of Law hosts its commencement ceremony. Though the commencement format may rarely change, there is noticeable difference in seeing how each graduating class leaves its own unique mark. Friday, May 5, was dedicated to celebrating the Class of 2017. 113 eager law students walked across the stage in the Singletary Center for the Arts ready to claim their award for three years of hard work: a UK Law diploma.

From Scholarly Professor to Award-Winning Author, Underwood Takes Home First IPPYs

Apr 19, 2017

April 19, 2017 And the winner is… Richard H. Underwood! The William L. Matthews, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law has been announced as a winner of two Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) for his book, CrimeSong: True Crime Stories From Southern Murder Ballads.

UK Law Hosts Conference to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of In re Gault

Mar 22, 2017

March 22, 2017 On Monday, March 6, the University of Kentucky College of Law hosted a conference entitled, “In re Gault: 50 Years Later,” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967). The event took place in the UK Law Courtroom and was open to the public.

Women’s Law Caucus Honors Women in the Law at 2017 Annual Spring Luncheon

Mar 13, 2017

March 13, 2017 The University of Kentucky College of Law Women’s Law Caucus hosted its annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, February 22, at the Hilary J. Boone Center to recognize the Hon. Karen K. Caldwell and Prof. Sarah N. Welling for their outstanding contributions as women in the law.

UK Law Announces Lineup for Spring Visiting Speaker Series

Feb 6, 2017

January 23, 2017 Faculty members at the University of Kentucky College of Law will engage with scholars from other schools across the nation this spring by continuing to host two visiting speaker series: the Randall-Park Distinguished Speaker and Faculty Brownbag Speaker. Both series bring distinguished legal scholars to UK Law to present and discuss their research and ideas, providing important opportunities for junior scholars to share their research, and increasing the profile of the college by introducing UK Law faculty to senior scholars from other schools.

TAB Mock Trial Team Wins Title of Best Advocates in Kentucky, Brings Trophy Home to UK Law

Dec 8, 2016

December 8, 2016 The University of Kentucky College of Law’s TAB Mock Trial team of Ben Harris and Caleb Taylor won the 2016 Kentucky Intrastate Mock Trial Competition, held November 17-20 at the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law.

UK Law Participates in United Way Campaign, ‘Fun’draises Nearly $4000

Dec 8, 2016

December 8, 2016 Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Kentucky College of Law recently raised nearly $4,000 to support the United Way Campaign of the Bluegrass by cooking, competing, and carrying a tune during various ‘fun’draising activities.

Lights, Camera, Action: UK Law Professor Organizes Film Series at 21c Museum Hotel

Nov 30, 2016

November 30, 2016 A Q&A with Brian L. Frye What is the Lexington Film League? The Lexington Film League (LFL) is a Kentucky 501(c)(3) charitable corporation organized and operated by Lexington-based filmmakers and film enthusiasts. It sponsors many different film and video programs in the Lexington area, including the Harry Dean Stanton Festival, Filmslang, and the Showcase at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. It also helps with the logistics of the Cult Movies at Al’s Bar.

Women’s Law Caucus and UK Law Professors Team Up to Raise Money for Markey Cancer Center

Nov 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 The University of Kentucky College of Law Women’s Law Caucus (WLC) recently teamed up with three UK Law Professors to host “Cocktails Against Cancer,” a fundraising event to benefit the Markey Cancer Center. In its second year since its inception, the event raised over $900 from ticket sales and donations.

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