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Richard Ausness Selected as UK Law's University Research Professor for 2018-19 Academic Year

Jun 29, 2018

June 29, 2018 - The University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research, with approval by the Board of Trustees, selected Richard C. Ausness, Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Stites & Harbison Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, as the college’s University Research Professor for the 2018-19 academic year.

UK Law Alumni Association Recognizes 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees and Alumni Awards Recipients

Jun 29, 2018

June 29, 2018 - Alumni, family and friends gathered at the Lexington Hyatt Regency in June to honor the 2018 UK Law Alumni Association Hall of Fame Inductees, Alumni Awards winners and the Dean’s Circle Champion. “We had a great turnout for the event and continue to be amazed at the strong alumni connections that have been made here at UK Law,” said Stephen Milner, UK Law Alumni Association President.

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.

UK Law Student Engages in Pro Bono Work at Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Jun 13, 2018

June 14, 2018 - The educational experiences available for UK Law students far exceeds the classroom, and often provides a positive impact not only on the law student, but also on the community. Third-year UK Law student Julie Greenlee continued to work pro bono at Legal Aid of the Bluegrass after serving as a paid law clerk last summer.

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 Professor a Source for WKYT Investigates Pie Suppers: Political gain or a slice of life?

May 22, 2018

UK Law Professor Josh Douglas was recently interviewed by WKYT for a story questioning whether the long-time tradition of pie suppers is ethical or crossing the line into vote buying. Click for link to the story.

UK Law’s KJEANRL Hosts Fourth Annual Symposium

Mar 15, 2018

On Wednesday, February 21, the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law (KJEANRL), in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Law, hosted its fourth annual symposium entitled, “Innovation & Advancement”. Legal practitioners and regulators from across Kentucky shared their thoughts on current legal, policy, and regulation issues affecting the environment, equine industry, and energy. The symposium took place at the William T. Young Library in the UK Athletic Association Auditorium.

UK BLSA Competes in Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition

Mar 5, 2018

Christian Rice, Jalyn Hewitt, Cailyn Butler, and Sabrina Castille, all 2nd year UK Law students and members of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), recently competed in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition in St. Louis, Missouri. The competition was in conjunction with the 2018 Midwest Black Law Student Association Regional Convention.

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 Announces Lineup for Spring Visiting Speaker Series

Feb 27, 2018

February 27, 2018 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.

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