Category: Law News
First African American Graduates at Alabama Law
This story was originally published in the 2022 Special Anniversary Edition of Capstone Lawyer as a part of the commemoration of The 50 | 150 Anniversaries—celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the School of Law and acknowledging it was just 50 years ago (in May of 2022) that the first class of African…
Professor Hill Quoted in Bloomberg Law
Professor Julie Hill was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article titled State Banks’ Crypto Plans Face Hurdles After New Fed Policy. You can read the full article here.
Come Celebrate the 2023 Alabama Law Alumni Award Winners
On Friday, March 3, the School of Law will host the annual Alabama Law Alumni Society Banquet at the Florentine in Birmingham. Six distinguished alumni will be honored this year for their significant contributions to the legal community and the School of Law: 2023 Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumnus Awardee James (Jim) F. Hughey, Jr….
Professor Ray Publishes Article in Georgia Law Review
Professor Shalini Ray has published an essay in the Georgia Law Review for its 2022 symposium on “Immigrants and the First Amendment.” Her essay, The Contested ‘Bright Line’ of Territorial Presence, is available online.
Alabama Law Ranked Top 10 for Federal Clerkships
The Princeton Review ranked the University of Alabama School of Law #9 among all U.S. law schools for Federal Clerkship placements. Of the 10 schools named “Best for Federal Clerkships” in the 2023 Law School Rankings, Alabama Law ranked third among public institutions. To determine the rankings, The Princeton Review compared the percentages, from each…
Professor Herrine Quoted in TIME Magazine
Professor Luke Herrine was quoted in a TIME Magazine article titled Why Biden Ending the COVID-19 Emergency Could Doom Student Loan Forgiveness. You can read the full article here.
50 | 150 Anniversaries at Alabama Law: Share Your Story
The University of Alabama School of Law has a rich history, but many of the greatest stories have not yet been shared. We want to hear your stories. Please submit written remembrances, videos, or photos that could include stories about the Alabama Law experience, meaningful relationships with other students or faculty, and how Alabama…
Professor Steinman Named the Robert W. Hodgkins Endowed Chairholder in Law
The University of Alabama School of Law has named Professor Adam Steinman as the Robert W. Hodgkins Endowed Chairholder in Law. This endowed position offers distinction and meaningful support to aid Professor Steinman in his research, teaching, and service to the School of Law. Professor Steinman joined the University of Alabama School of Law faculty…
3L Students Argue Case Before Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Alabama Law Civil Law Clinic students, Ben Clark (3L) and Marjorie Head (3L) successfully argued a case on behalf of their client, Gary Lee Johnson, before the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The case concerned the demolition of the client’s family residence and the appeal considered the steps required of indigent appellants to perfect their…
ABA Journal: The Value of a Small-Town Lawyer and a Law Student’s Summer Experience
Emily Sims (3L) shared her thoughts in the American Bar Association (ABA) Journal about her experience serving as a Finch Fellow in Covington County with Circuit Judge Ben Bowden. Named with permission of the estate of Nelle Harper Lee, the Finch Initiative was launched in 2017 in the town of Andalusia, Alabama, under the guidance…