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Alumna encourages graduates to lead, affect change

May 11, 2018 1:44 pm

The challenges our country faces with race relations, sexual harassment, and gender orientation will continue to divide us unless a new generation of leaders exercises its ability to initiate change.

Program helps students earn undergraduate, law degrees in just six years

May 8, 2018 3:41 pm

Tippany Patrick wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she arrived at the University of Tennessee. As a sophomore, she learned about a College of Law degree program that would allow her to complete her undergraduate study in just three years before becoming a law student.

College of Law offers students Nashville study opportunity

May 3, 2018 11:30 am

Three University of Tennessee College of Law students spent the spring semester gaining valuable experience related to their career interests through the newly conceived Semester in Residence in Nashville. The Semester in Residence offered students hands-on legal experience that aligned with their interests in working with either a government entity or a non-profit organization.

Law grad becomes U.S. citizen, now dreams of aiding other immigrants

May 1, 2018 2:06 pm

Karla Mendez was a young teenager as she sat in her home in Chattanooga researching immigration law in Tennessee.

College of Law graduate, Supreme Court Justice to speak at commencement

April 30, 2018 8:19 am

The Honorable Justice Cheri Beasley, of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, will serve as the College of Law’s commencement speaker during the ceremony on May 10.

College of Law graduate employment 15 percent higher than national average

April 23, 2018 2:51 pm

At 94 percent, the University of Tennessee College of Law’s 2017 graduate employment rate is the highest it’s been in more than five years.

College of Law Dean Emeritus Doug Blaze named University’s Macebearer

April 18, 2018 9:11 am

In recognition of his commitment of service to students, scholarship, and society, University of Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport has named Dean Emeritus Doug Blaze the recipient of the 2018 Macebearer Award.

Student organization Vols for Vets honored for extraordinary contributions

April 18, 2018 8:52 am

The Vols for Vets student organization, conceived by a group of law students to better assist veterans in the Knoxville community, has earned recognition from the University for its extraordinary contributions to campus life.

UT Law class of 2018 serves more than 11,000 pro bono hours during their college careers

April 9, 2018 2:32 pm

Thirty-two University of Tennessee College of Law students spent their spring break week logging more than 600 hours of pro bono service throughout six locations stretching from Louisiana to North Carolina.

Students offer assistance to detainees of East Tennessee raid

April 6, 2018 5:22 pm

The University of Tennessee College of Law students, faculty, and staff began mobilizing Friday to offer assistance to suspected illegal immigrants detained in Grainger County by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.