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A display shows two magazine covered with photos of a young Joe Steffan.

UConn Law Library Exhibit Shows Alumnus’ Case Against Department of Defense

Joe Steffan donates his files to the library in hopes that those studying the case and the issue of gay rights in the future will understand how they were litigated

A posed photo of Governor Ned Lamont surrounded by five UConn Law alumni and faculty members who have worked on the bill.

UConn Law Professors Lead Drafting of New Proposed Hate Crimes Bill

The proposed law to consolidate the state's confusing hate crime statutes has been adopted as a governor's bill in this legislative session.

Starr Hall and the Middle Path sculpture

UConn Law and Hartford HealthCare Launch Health Equity Clinic

The new clinic will provide assistance when health-harming legal issues intertwine with patient care in partnership with Hartford Hospital.

Graduate Finds Fulfillment as UConn Law’s First Supreme Court Fellow

Adam Kuegler '20 got a a close-up look at federal court administration while engaged in research and writing as a Supreme Court fellow.

Meet UConn Law’s 2024 Incoming Class

UConn Law welcomed its incoming class of JD and LLM students, who will be on campus for the next one to four years and forever a part of the UConn Law community.

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UConn Law Grad’s Gift Helps Law Students Explore Summer Fellowships

Dennis Mayer '80 says he wanted to meaningfully contribute to the law school because it not only helped him pivot in his career but has a broad, positive impact on the state.

Stuart Smith headshot

UConn Law Grad Starts Teaching Fellowship

Stuart F. Smith believes the fellowship is 'a way of creating a stronger, more nurturing, and more effective environment.'

Five UConn Law Faculty Members Promoted

The promotions were among 91 announced by the UConn after being recommended by the Office of the Provost and approved by vote of the University’s Board of Trustees.

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.