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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 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.
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.
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
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.
Dual-Degree Student Brings Social Work Concepts to Law Clinic
Joyce Lopes JD/MSW '24 is the first student to work in the Criminal Defense Clinic as part of the School of Social Work's fieldwork requirement.