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UK Law Students Travel to L.A., Compete in LGBT Moot Court Competition

Apr 11, 2016

April 11, 2016 Law students at the University of Kentucky College of Law tackled a LGBT case at the 12th Annual Williams Institute LGBT Moot Court Competition in Los Angeles, California. This opportunity allowed the students to go beyond the classroom and gain valuable practical skills training. The UK Law students are members of the school’s OUTLaw student organization.

Federal Judge Russell Engages in Conversation with Law Students

Apr 11, 2016

April 11, 2016 The University of Kentucky College of Law hosted Senior District Judge Thomas B. Russell from the Western District of Kentucky on March 23 as part of UK Law’s 2015-2016 Judicial Conversation Series.

A Spring Break Recap: UK Law Students Make a Difference

Apr 11, 2016

April 11, 2016 Eager to make a difference, three UK Law students packed their bags and started to drive toward their spring break destination: the small city of Prestonsburg, Kentucky. A break from the classroom but not from developing lawyering skills, Nick Modarressi, Ryan Mosley and Mark Roth set out on a week-long adventure to help the Eastern Kentucky community.

Symposium Brings Powerhouse Speakers to UK College of Law

Mar 30, 2016

March 30, 2016 The light of election law shined on Kentucky last Friday, March 25, as the Kentucky Law Journal (KLJ) and the University of Kentucky College of Law co-hosted an all-day symposium that brought powerhouse speakers from across the nation to the College of Law Courtroom. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes kicked off the event titled, An Elective Perspective: Judicial Regulation of Politics in an Election Year, with the delivery of the keynote address.

Women’s Law Caucus Hosts 2016 Annual Spring Luncheon

Mar 16, 2016

March 16, 2016 The UK College of Law Women’s Law Caucus hosted its annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, at the Hilary J. Boone Center to honor Jane H. Allen and Cortney Lollar for their outstanding contributions as women in the law.

UK Law Students Dance, Raise $2,000 to Fight Pediatric Cancer

Mar 11, 2016

March 10, 2016 UK Law students cut loose on the dance floor last month for UK’s 11th annual DanceBlue marathon – the most successful student-run philanthropic event to date! The team of dancers, made up of Lindsey Anderson, Hillary Chambers, Travers Manley and Devan Trenkamp, did not sit or sleep as they boogied for 24-hours in Memorial Coliseum, all to support pediatric cancer. “I think it’s the best thing that happens at this university – it makes an incredible impact,” said Team Captain Travers Manley.

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.

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.

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.

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