School of Law

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Professor Jessica de Perio Wittman Honored with American Association of Law Libraries Award

The UConn Law Library director was recognized for scholarship that explores how law libraries can evolve to better support students, faculty, and legal education.

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$1.5M Gift Establishes the Chase-Bear-Dyer Advanced Triage Unit at UConn Health and the Chase-Bear-Dyer Family Classroom at the UConn School of Law

The gift will expand the emergency care department at UConn Health and enhance learning spaces for School of Law students

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The Moment That Changed Everything, and the Gift That Followed

Enabling students to learn by doing — about the law and about themselves

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UConn Law Librarian Jessica Panella Receives Statewide Honor

Connecticut Library Association's Outstanding Librarian, Jessica Panella has expanded access to legal knowledge through partnerships, public programs, and a reimagined vision of what libraries can offer

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Two UConn Law Professors Earn Promotions, One with Tenure

Casey Faucon and Rachel Reeves are recognized for their contributions to teaching, scholarship, and expanding opportunities for experiential learning.

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UConn School of Law Celebrates 103rd Commencement

The Class of 2026 marked Commencement with reflections on community, perseverance, and purpose, alongside a powerful call from Bryan Stevenson to pursue justice with compassion and hope.

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Graduating Students Recognize Professor Steven Wilf

The Perry Zirkel ’76 Distinguished Teaching Award is decided according to vote by the graduating class, after nominations are selected by a committee of students.

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UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap

Behind automated housing decisions, résumé filters, and credit scores are systems shaping real people’s financial futures. New research highlights how those outcomes can shape whether people are able to build financial stability.

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UConn Law Associate Dean Jessica Rubin Wins AALS Award

Rubin was honored for her pioneering scholarship and advocacy in the field of animal law.

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Celebrating a Centennial: UConn Law Library a Cherished Place

‘There’s a reason why we celebrate the library building. ... It belongs to everybody’