OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. Circuit Judge Robert L. Wilkins will visit Oxford to speak Wednesday (Oct. 11) at the University of Mississippi School of Law. Wilkins serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and was instrumental in the development of the National Museum of African American History and Culture onRead the story …
U.S. Circuit Judge to Speak at UM Law School
Wilkins to discuss development of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
October 10, 2017 by
Law School Participates in Bicentennial Event
Activities include moot court, reception with Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr.
September 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law is participating in the bicentennial of Mississippi’s judiciary and legal profession Wednesday (Sept. 27) in Jackson. Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. will be on hand for the celebration, and a full day of events, including a moot court competition betweenRead the story …
Space Law Team Prepares for World Championship
Moot court group heads to Australia to compete for university's second international title
September 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since winning the North American championship in April, the moot court team at the University of Mississippi School of Law has been busy preparing for its next challenge: the World Championship. The team’s win at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition at Georgetown University Law Center earned it the rightRead the story …
Law School to Host UM Constitution Commemoration
September 19, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law is honoring the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by hosting the university’s Constitution Day commemoration at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 20) in Weems Auditorium. Each year, the celebration features a panel, which is an edition of the school’s Student Legal Scholarship Exposition.Read the story …
Former State Supreme Court Justice Supports Law Students
Reuben Anderson hopes gift will help develop future leaders
September 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Continuing his legacy of support to the University of Mississippi, retired state Supreme Court Justice Reuben Anderson’s most recent gift will provide scholarships for full-time law students. Since becoming the first African-American graduate of the UM School of Law in 1967, Anderson and his wife, Phyllis, have committed more than $200,000 toRead the story …
Gift Honors Life of UM Alumnus Stephen Moore
Phil Hardin Foundation expands educational opportunities at UM law school
June 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Stephen Moore, of Meridian, was the epitome of a lifelong learner, always with a book in his hand. That, and his deep commitment to education, are reasons the Phil Hardin Foundation is honoring its board member and treasurer with a gift in his memory to the University of Mississippi SchoolRead the story …
UM Space Law Moot Court Team Wins North American Championship
Trio set to compete in international finals this fall in Australia
April 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Space Law Moot Court Team won big at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition-North American Region, bringing home three awards and advancing to the world championships. “I’d like to thank these students for their hard work and representing our school so well during their competition,” saidRead the story …
Susan Duncan Named UM Law School Dean
Experienced leader and administrator brings entrepreneurial approach
March 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After a national search, Susan Duncan has been chosen as the new dean of the University of Mississippi School of Law. She is scheduled to join the university Aug. 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Education. “I am thrilled and deeply honored to be joiningRead the story …
UM Law Students Win Southeastern Tax Competition
Team tops field of SEC law and accountancy programs for inaugural championship
March 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of students from the University of Mississippi School of Law won first place in the inaugural Southeastern Regional Tax Challenge presented by the University of Missouri schools of Law and Accountancy. All Southeastern Conference universities were invited to send teams of law and accountancy students to participate in the Feb.Read the story …
UM Law Tax Clinic Assists Oxford Community
Students help residents navigate legal issues and maximize their refunds
February 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students enrolled in the tax practicum at the University of Mississippi School of Law are getting real-world experience by assisting Oxford residents with their taxes this season. Fourteen students in the law school’s Tax Clinic manage and staff an IRS-funded Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program twice a week at the Oxford-Lafayette PublicRead the story …