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Brandon Named Dean of Alabama Law
Dr. Mark E. Brandon (’78), professor of law at Vanderbilt University since 2001, has been named the dean of The University of Alabama School of Law. Click here to read the full press release.
Class of 2014 Commencement
Commencement for the Class of 2014 was held May 3 at 5:00 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum . The commencement address given by UA Law Dean Emeritus Kenneth C. Randall. Degree candidates were hooded by Director of Legal Writing Program and Legal Writing Lecturer, Kimberly Boone; Thomas E. Skinner Professor of Law, Bryan Fair; and Bainbridge-Mims…
UA Law to Co-Host a Free Clinic for Low-Income Residents of Tuscaloosa County
The Law School, along with the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Tuscaloosa County Bar association, will host a free legal clinic for low-income residents of Tuscaloosa County on April 24. The free clinic will take place at the main branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library from 3:00-5:30. Click here to read more…
Lean More About Professor Morriss Cayman Island Video Program
“If you listened to American politicians or the media, you’d think this was nothing but some kind of luxurious Caribbean beach filled with scoundrels helping Americans, and American companies, try to evade taxes.” Click below to hear how Caymanian businesses help Americans and to learn more about Professor Andy Morriss’ Learn Liberty Academy Cayman Island…
Alumnus Robert Bailey (’99) to Host Book Signing
Robert Bailey, class of 1999, will host a book signing for his legal thriller and winner of the Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Legal Thriller, The Professor. The signing will take place Saturday, April 19, at The Locker Room in Tuscaloosa from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
UA Law Foreclosure Relief Clinic Will Conduct a Free Mortgage Assistance Clinic
The University of Alabama School of Law Clinical Program and Community Service Programs of West Alabama will lead a Mortgage Assistance Clinic Saturday, April 12, at the Tuscaloosa Public Library’s Rotary Room. The clinic will begin at 12:30 pm. The organizations will discuss different options available to homeowners who are having difficulties making their monthly…
UA Law Competes at the National Health Care Transactional Competition
Last week the UA Law team of Chris Richard (’14), Art Richey (’14) and Ryan Sprinkle (’14) finished second at The L. Edward Bryant, Jr. National Health Law Transactional Moot Court Competition at Loyola University in Chicago. The team also won the prize for best oral presentation.
The Legacy of 1964: Race and Gender Inequity Fifty Years Later Symposium
The Legacy of 1964: Race and Gender Inequity Fifty Years Later Symposium The Alabama Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Law Review will host a one day symposium, “The Legacy of 1964: Race and Gender Inequity Fifty Years Later”, April 4, 2014 at the Law School. The symposium is a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of…
Receive Your LL.M. Concentrations in Taxation or Business Online
The Law School’s Graduate Department offers two exceptional LL.M. programs through live, interactive Internet technologies. Students receive skills-based instruction taught by respected professors and practitioners throughout the country without having to leave their offices. The tax program permits students to focus on courses in estate planning or business tax. The course of study for the…
Nathan Cordle (’15) Elected as Inaugural Governor of ABA Law Student Division’s 10th Circuit
Nathan Cordle, a 2L student, attended the American Bar Association Law Student Division’s 10th Circuit Spring Meeting in Memphis, TN. The 10th Circuit, recently formed, is comprised of nine law schools, including Alabama Law, from Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Nathan was elected as the inaugural governor of the 10th Circuit.