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UK Law CLE Hosts 30th Annual National Conference on Equine Law

Jun 12, 2015

UK Law’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program recently hosted the 30th Annual National Conference on Equine Law at the beautiful and historic Keeneland Racecourse. Each year, registrants from over 30 states and several foreign countries take advantage of this unique educational opportunity.

UK Law Professor Brian Frye’s Film Screened at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art

Jun 10, 2015

UK Law faculty excel in many areas beyond the practice, teaching, and research of law. Professor Brian Frye demonstrates through his continual contribution to the world of art.

UK Law Donates Books to Carter G. Woodson Academy

Jun 3, 2015

Faculty and staff of the University of Kentucky College of Law recently conducted a book drive to provide law books to the Carter G. Woodson Academy. The drive proved to be a success as the law school delivered an overflowing tote full of books to the Academy.

KY Senate Honors UK Law Professor Bob Lawson

Jun 2, 2015

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the Kentucky Senate honored Professor Robert G. Lawson with a resolution in recognition of his upcoming retirement from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Senator Morgan McGarvey (UK Law ‘07) introduced Senate Resolution No. 199 which was co-sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers II, Senate Minority Caucus Chair Gerald Neal, Senate Minority Whip Julian M. Carroll (UK Law ’56) and Senators Reginald Thomas, Wil Schroder, and Robin Webb. The Resolution read:

UK Law Students Save Taxpayers $95,000, Devote 2,732 Hours to Clients

Jun 1, 2015

By: Whitney Harder The American Bar Association calls on each lawyer to render at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services per year. In the 2014-2015 academic year, University of Kentucky College of Law students went well above and beyond that to serve Kentuckians.

UK Law Class of 2015 Leaves a Legacy

May 27, 2015

The Class of 2015 was the first class to participate in the newly created UK Law Legacy Program. The class raised more than $1,000 as part of a pay-it-forward initiative to build a philanthropic spirit while students are still in law school.

UK Law Hosts Fifth Annual Developing Ideas Conference

May 20, 2015

On Wednesday, May 19, the University of Kentucky College of Law held its fifth annual Developing Ideas Conference. Richard Ausness, Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Everett H. Metcalf, Jr. Professor of Law at UK College of Law, spearheaded the 2015 Conference.

Congratulations UK Law Class of 2015

May 20, 2015

On Friday, May 8, 2015, the University of Kentucky College of Law held its Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2015. Family and friends gathered in the Singletary Center for the Arts to honor and celebrate the graduating students.

UK Law Librarians Offer Programming to Enhance Research Skills

May 13, 2015

As UK Law students leave the classroom and enter the workforce for summer employment opportunities, the Law Librarians want to make sure they are well equipped with the knowledge needed to excel in their positions. This effort gave birth to the Clerk/Associate Research Insights Bootcamp (C.R.I.B). Five instructional sessions focusing on different areas of research were offered to help students sharpen their skills. Takeaways from the program included:

UK Law Litigation Banquet

Apr 29, 2015

The University of Kentucky College of Law recently honored the hard work and dedication of the officers, members, advisors, and coaches of the Moot Court Board and Trial Advocacy Board (TAB), as well as many first-year students in connection with their Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Clubs. The Litigation Banquet recognizes the students who have excelled in both written and oral advocacy.

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