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UK Law students will provide free tax preparation starting Feb. 19

Feb 13, 2018

February 13, 2018 This spring, the University of Kentucky College of Law will continue one of its signature pro bono efforts – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The UK Tax Clinic will be open Monday, February 19 through Tuesday, April 17. Taxpayers can schedule an appointment at http://law.uky.edu/tax.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder Shares His Experiences With UK Students

Feb 8, 2018

February 8, 2018 By Whitney Harder Much like University of Kentucky College of Law students, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, the first African American to hold that office, saw law as a way to make an impact. "Through law and working through the system I thought I could be a force for change," he said Tuesday evening on campus.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. to Visit UK Law

Jan 23, 2018

January 23, 2018 On Tuesday, February 6, the University of Kentucky College of Law will host The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, as part of the Roy R. and Virginia F. Ray Lecture Series. The event will take place at UK’s Memorial Hall at 5:00 p.m. There is no fee to attend the event, but registration is required. Melynda J. Price, William L. Matthews, Jr. Professor of Law at UK, will serve as moderator.

"UK at the Half" features UK Law Dean David A. Brennen

Jan 12, 2018

January 12, 2018 University of Kentucky College of Law Dean David A. Brennen was featured during “UK at the Half,” which aired during the UK vs. Louisville men’s basketball game, broadcast on radio Dec. 29. Dean Brennen discussed employment rate of graduates, rankings and UK Law’s major rebuild and expansion project. “This new facility is going to have about 122,500 square feet, so about 26% more space,” said Dean Brennen. “Our older facility had seven classrooms, this one’s going to have 11 classrooms. Our old facility had one courtroom, this will have two.”

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

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