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Ben Barton Addresses Implications of Supreme Court Decision for U.S. Military Academies

December 11, 2023 12:23 pm

Earlier this fall, Professor Ben Barton presented his research on the implications of the Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard decision on admissions for the U.S. military academies.

Student Spotlight | Bryce Bradley: Preparing for a Career in Sports Law

December 11, 2023 11:34 am

In her time at UT Law, 3L Bryce Bradley has thoughtfully selected courses and experiences that marry her two loves: sports and business. As she approaches graduation this spring, she is well-prepared for a career in sports law.

UT Legal Clinic Welcomes First Clinical Teaching Fellow

December 11, 2023 10:58 am

Over the past 75 years, the Legal Clinic at the University of Tennessee College of Law has earned wide respect for the quality of its clinical offerings. In its most recent rankings, U.S. News and World Report ranked the Legal Clinic eleventh among public law schools.

Transactional Law Clinic Helps East Tennesseans Realize Their Dream

December 11, 2023 10:49 am

The Old City Hall in Jefferson City, Tennessee, is over 150 years old. At the time the building was constructed, Jefferson City was known as “Mossy Creek.” In 1868, the rear part of the building started life as a Masonic Lodge and school for girls.

Maurice Stucke Focuses on Privacy and Competition as FTC Senior Policy Advisor

December 11, 2023 10:28 am

During the 2022-23 academic year, Professor Maurice Stucke served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Trade Commission where he led a global, multi-agency project to explain the relationship between privacy and competition policies.

UT Law Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan

December 6, 2023 3:35 pm

This fall, the University of Tennessee College of Law announced its new Strategic Plan titled Tennessee Law: Lighting the Way. The title pays tribute to the University of Tennessee’s official symbol, the Torchbearer, and the school’s Volunteer Creed, “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.

Celebration of Generosity 2023

December 4, 2023 10:56 am

On September 29, 2023, the College of Law held a Celebration of Generosity reception to honor the alumni and friends who provide major philanthropic support for the College of Law. At this year’s celebration, Dean Lonnie Brown welcomed the honored attendees and thanked them for their support of our students.

UT Law Faculty Highlights 2023

November 30, 2023 4:17 pm

Eric AmaranteAssociate Professor of Law Professor Eric Amarante published The Absurdity of Criminalizing Encouraging Words in the Cato Supreme Court Review on September 18, 2023. The Cato Supreme Court Review is the first academic journal to be published after the Court’s term, and is invitation-only.

UT Law Homecoming 2023

November 16, 2023 4:05 pm

Over 125 UT Law alumni from the classes of 1973, 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2013, 2018, and 2022 celebrated their reunions on November 3 and 4.

48th Annual Advocates’ Prize

October 30, 2023 4:41 pm

The 48th annual Advocates’ Prize competition concluded Thursday, October 26, 2023. Sponsored by the Moot Court Board and the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, the competition requires students to write an appellate brief that is evaluated by a panel of scoring judges and deliver two oral arguments before a panel of attorneys.