Category: Law News
Professor Vars featured in BBC
Professor Fred Vars was mentioned in a recent BBC program titled People Fixing The World: Stopping Suicide. The segment discusses Donna’s Law—bipartisan gun safety legislation that allows vulnerable individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from gun-related suicide. The segment about Donna’s Law begins at 15:00. Click here to view the full segment.
Alabama Law Ranked #3 for Best Value Law School
This month, National Jurist ranked the University of Alabama School of Law as the #3 Best Value Law School in the U.S. This annual list identifies the top law schools across the nation that provide a first-rate education while keeping student costs down. See the full rankings by visiting the link here.
Alabama Law Dedicates the Alex W. Newton Fountain & Courtyard
Last month, the University of Alabama School of Law dedicated the Alex W. Newton Fountain & Courtyard—honoring the late Alex Worthy Newton (’57). Mr. Newton, who received the Sam W. Pipes Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Law School in 1982, was a trial lawyer with Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP for more than 60…
Photos from Homecoming – October 14, 2023
On October 14, Alabama Law hosted its annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on the front lawn of the Law School. Attendees enjoyed delectable food and drink while connecting with old friends before catching a golf cart to the stadium for the Homecoming game. Photos from the event are available to view and download on the Law…
Alabama Law Criminal Defense Clinic Hosts Expungement Clinic
Last month, the Alabama Law Criminal Defense Clinic, led by Professor Amy Kimpel and students Hannah King and Bachittar Singh, partnered with Outside the Walls to host an Expungement Clinic at Shelton State Community College. There they held the first of a two-part session to help individuals navigate the process of cleaning up their criminal…
Professor McMichael’s Article Reviewed on Jotwell
Professor Rachel Rebouché of Temple University School of Law recently wrote a review on JOTWELL of the Minnesota Law Review article, Fetal Personhood as Violence, coauthored by Professor Benjamin McMichael and Professor Meghan Boone of Wake Forest Law. To read the full review, click here.
A Special Thanks From Our Students Tyger Quarles & Lauren Chambliss
“I’ll be graduating from [Alabama Law] debt-free thanks to our donors.” – Lauren Chambliss Current law students, Tyger Quarles and Lauren Chambliss share why they chose to attend The University of Alabama School of Law. They emphasize the importance of getting a law school education that provides great career opportunities while limiting student debt. In…
Professor Ray Publishes Article in American Journal of Law and Equality
Professor Shalini Bhargava Ray published an article in the American Journal of Law and Equality titled Citizenship and Racial Subordination. You can read the full piece here.
Alabama Law Ranked in the Top 25 in Several Programs by The National Jurist
The National Jurist recently ranked Alabama Law for several of its programs* : #7 in Federal Clerkship Placements #20 for its Moot Court Program #23 for Public Interest Law * Among all ABA-accredited Law Schools. In November, The National Jurist ranked Alabama Law #3 for the Best Value Law School. View the latest list of…
Photos from Tailgate on the Quad – September 23, 2023
On Saturday, September 23, Amabama Law hosted a tailgate on the Quad ahead of the Crimson Tide kickoff against Ole Miss. Photos from the event are available to view and download on the Law School’s photo album. Reminder of Upcoming Tailgates: October 14 (3 hours before kickoff): vs. Arkansas – RSVP for the Homecoming…