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UT Law ranked 52nd among all law schools by U.S. News
March 10, 2015 2:49 pm
The University of Tennessee College of Law ranks 52nd among all U.S. law schools and 16th for clinical training in the nation, according to the 2016 U.S. News and World Report graduate school rankings released today.

UT Law students, faculty, staff honored at awards banquet
March 6, 2015 2:54 pm
A number of University of Tennessee College of Law students, staff, and faculty were honored for their achievements and service at the annual Honors Banquet on February 27. “This is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Dean Doug Blaze during the event.

UT Law wins Best Brief at National Moot Court Competition in NYC
February 20, 2015 2:56 pm
The University of Tennessee College of Law was awarded the Harrison Tweed Bowl for best brief at the 2015 National Moot Court Competition in New York City. The award was a first for UT Law, whose team competed in the finals against thirty other law school teams from around the country.

Champion for the disabled
December 1, 2014 2:05 pm
By Robert S. Benchley. Originally published in Tennessee Law, fall 2014. Corbin Payne has a head for business and a heart for justice. The 3L majored in accounting as an undergraduate and plans to establish a practice providing legal services to young entrepreneurs.

A presidential legacy
December 1, 2014 2:04 pm
A one-on-one Q&A with Judge Andrew Jackson VI (’81) By Luis Ruuska. Originally published in Tennessee Law, fall 2014. “Three greats and a grand” is how Judge Andrew Jackson VI (’81) describes his lineage to the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson.

Life in the ‘Vortex’
December 1, 2014 2:02 pm
A one-on-one Q&A with UT Law staff member, Jeff Groah By Luis Ruuska. Originally published in Tennessee Law, fall 2014. For Jeff Groah (Lib. Arts, ’84), a circulation supervisor and classroom technology coordinator, UT and the Knoxville area have been home for much of the past three decades.

Essay: Incorporating the lonely star
December 1, 2014 1:49 pm
“Statehood best respects the sacrifices made by Puerto Ricans in the past century and reflects the gradual but significant integration of the island into American society.” By Willie Santana (’14). Originally published in Tennessee Law, fall 2014.

Essay: Starting at the ENDA
December 1, 2014 1:47 pm
“It is simply illogical to expect municipalities to enforce their own ordinances [prohibiting sexual orientation employment discrimination]… It is the equivalent of a fox guarding a hen house.” By Ben M. Rose (’00). Originally published in Tennessee Law, fall 2014.