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Dean David A. Brennen Interview Featured on Legal Blog

Jan 5, 2016

The Oklahoma Legal Blog recently featured an interview with UK Law Dean David A. Brennen. Part of the blog can be viewed below, to read the interview in its entirety, please click here.

UK Law Administrators Encourage Students at Carter G. Woodson Academy to Pursue Educational Opportunities After High School

Dec 18, 2015

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” Two administrators at the University of Kentucky College of Law are encouraging students at the Carter G. Woodson Academy to put Mandela’s quote into action and make a difference through pursuing educational opportunities after high school graduation.

Professor Henke Successful in Appellate Court Decision

Dec 4, 2015

December 4, 2015 Melissa Henke, Robert G. Lawson & William H. Fortune Associate Professor of Law and Director of Legal Research and Writing, recently received a favorable decision from the Kentucky Court of Appeals in her pro bono representation of an inmate. The court ruling will be published, which means it will be reported in the official source of Kentucky case law and serve as precedent in future cases.

Professor Andrew Woods' Op-Ed Published in NY Times

Dec 2, 2015

December 2, 2015

Students Receive Hands-On Legal Training Through Student Public Interest Fellowship Program

Dec 2, 2015

December 2, 2015 The Student Public Interest Law Foundation ("SPILF") is the main public interest law organization at the University of Kentucky College of Law and its mission has remained consistent through the years. SPILF's primary goals are to fund fellowships for law students at public interest/service organizations and sponsor speakers to provide information on public interest topics.

Puppy Power: Law Students De-stress During 'Dog Days of Finals'

Nov 24, 2015

November 24, 2015 By: Whitney Harder With two weeks to go before their final exams, University of Kentucky law students needed to take a break and relieve some stress. It wasn't hard to do with a lobby full of puppies on Monday. The "Dog Days of Finals" event, hosted by the Christian Legal Society, a UK College of Law student organization, offered law students the chance to play and cuddle with puppies from Kentucky SAVE, an animal rescue organization who brought the playmates to campus.

Professor Robert Schwemm Interviewed for “UK at the Half”

Nov 24, 2015

November 24, 2015 Professor Robert G. Schwemm, the Ashland-Spears Distinguished Research Professor and William L. Matthews, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law, was recently interviewed by Carl Nathe, “The Voice of the Wildcats.” Professor Schwemm’s interview was featured in the “UK at the Half” segment during the UK vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, November 14. The segment can be accessed below:

BLSA Hosts Annual “Law Student for a Day”

Nov 23, 2015

So, you are contemplating law school. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get a first-hand look into law school during your undergraduate studies so you could be more informed when it’s time to make that important decision? The UK Law Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has done just that for prospective students.

UK Law Mock Trial Teams Have Strong Showing at State Competition

Nov 20, 2015

Congratulations to UK Law’s two Kentucky Mock Trial Championship teams who had strong showings at the recent state competition held in Covington, Kentucky. One team, comprised of second year students, advocates Alison Zeitlin and Josh Barnette, and witnesses Amy Robertson and James Wilson, was undefeated before losing in the championship round to an experienced 3L team from Louisville.

Emeritus Professor Bob Lawson Receives Development Service Award

Nov 20, 2015

November 20, 2015 By: Marc Whitt The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy has recognized a UK College of Law emeritus professor and three members of its staff for their demonstrated excellence in philanthropy at the 2015 Terry B. Mobley Development Awards, announced by D. Michael Richey, vice president for development and chief development officer. The ceremony was conducted Nov. 12 in the Helen G. King Alumni House.

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