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Rise in law school applications yields academically excellent incoming class

September 7, 2021 9:56 am

The University of Tennessee College of Law last month welcomed a new class of high academic achievers from the largest pool of applicants in recent years.

Government handling of Child Tax Credit could mean overall system improvements

September 1, 2021 10:40 am

With impoverished Americans routinely struggling to receive federal assistance to which they’re entitled, the United States government rarely offers solutions that make welfare easier to access. But the recently introduced Child Tax Credit is proving to be the exception.

Student’s work wins third-place finish in ABA contest

August 24, 2021 12:13 pm

University of Tennessee College of Law student Matthew Holman’s work has placed third in a national essay contest sponsored by the American Bar Association. The American Bar Association’s family law section annually hosts the Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest to promote interest and scholarship in family law.

College seeking two full-time faculty for 2022

August 10, 2021 11:33 am

The College of Law is seeking candidates with experience in the areas of business law, corporate and regulatory compliance, education law, environmental law, estate planning, health law, immigration law, legal writing or property.

College of Law receives $5 million gift to support Legal Clinic, advocacy programming, scholarships

August 4, 2021 4:41 pm

A $5 million gift has been made to the University of Tennessee College of Law in the name of the Chattanooga-based law firm of Summers, Rufolo and Rodgers, P.C.

College of Law graduates rank 12 points above national average finding jobs after graduation

July 7, 2021 1:18 pm

The University of Tennessee College of Law has ranked 39th among all U.S. law schools in placing its graduates in law-related jobs and far exceeds the national average for graduate job placement 10 months after graduation.

Kuney receives award for transactional law teaching skills

June 29, 2021 6:37 pm

College of Law Professor George Kuney has been named the 2021 Tina L. Stark Award winner for excellence in teaching transactional law and skills. The award, established by Emory Law School and presented at its biennial Transactional Law and Practice Conference, is named for the founding director of the school’s Center for Transactional Law and Practice.

Professor selected as UT Research Development Academy scholar

June 15, 2021 3:29 pm

College of Law Professor Sherley Cruz has been selected as a 2021-2022 University of Tennessee Research Development Academy scholar. The university’s offices of Equity and Diversity and Research and Engagement offer the Research Development Academy program to faculty who self-identify as underrepresented by virtue of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or other factors.

Tennessee Governor appoints alumnus Chancery Court judge

June 14, 2021 10:36 am

A University of Tennessee College of Law alumnus has received a judicial appointment to serve on the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Friday his selection of Gadson William “Will” Perry to serve Shelby County. Perry will fill Chancellor Walter L. Evans’ vacancy, effective immediately.

Institute for Professional Leadership names Kostas 2021-22 student fellow

June 2, 2021 4:27 pm

Third-year law student Stefan Kostas has been named the University of Tennessee College of Law’s Hardwick Fellowship recipient for 2021-2022. Kostas will work closely with the Institute for Professional Leadership providing research and communication support for the institute’s curricular offerings and community engagement.