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Bethany Berger Wins 2024 UConn Law Teaching Award

The Perry Zirkel ’76 Distinguished Teaching Award was established in 2016 through the generosity of Perry Zirkel, who graduated from the UConn School of Law in 1976.

Curtis Tearte stands in the entrance to the UConn Law Library

UConn Law Graduate Taps His Retirement Fund to Boost Scholarship

Curtis Tearte ’78 and his wife Jylla are excited about providing scholarships for academic credit, global study programs, and unique immersion experiences for students.

Stephen Bright stands at a podium, gesturing as he speaks.

Stephen Bright to Speak at UConn Law 2024 Commencement

Bright recently published “The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts” with former UConn Law professor James Kwak.

James Stark sits on a desk at the front of a classroom.

Bar Association Recognizes UConn Law Professor and Graduate

Professor Emeritus James H. Stark will be granted the Tapping Reeve Legal Educator Award, while graduate Lucy Potter '84 will receive the Charles J. Parker Legal Services Award.

Ten UConn Law Grads Named James W. Cooper Fellows

“I am tremendously proud to see so many of our accomplished and deserving alumni chosen as James W. Cooper Fellows,” UConn Law Dean Eboni S. Nelson said.

UConn Law Welcomes an Impressive Incoming Class of JD and LLM Students

The incoming class of 146 JD and 32 LLM students enrich UConn Law with a wide range of background and experience.

navigate transactions and regulations to expand their businesses, mitigate their risks and feel comfortable engaging in deals.

New UConn Law Clinic Will Aid Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Others

The Transactional Law Clinic will help expand businesses, mitigate risks, and provide confidence for parties engaged in making deals

Eddie Batash and Periklis Fokaidis each pose in full commencement regalia displaying their diploma holders.

UConn Law Graduates Head to ‘Holy Grail’ of Tax

UConn Law Professor Richard Pomp's introductory course influenced both Eddie Batash and Periklis Fokaidis's interest in tax law.

Judge Pays It Forward with Law School Scholarship

Judge Sheridan Moore named a scholarship for her brother, supporting students in their first two years at UConn Law.

‘Good Deed’ Keeps Helping Law Students Who Have Day Jobs

23 years ago, Milton Widem ’48 (CLAS), ’55 JD struggled to balance working during the day and attending law school at night. Now, a scholarship in his name helps UConn Law students in similar positions.