School of Law
UConn Law Students Gain Real-World Experience in Criminal Defense Victory
Working alongside Connecticut public defenders, students in the Criminal Defense Appellate Clinic helped secure a new trial in a murder case while developing skills in appellate advocacy and community service.
Recognition Highlights Strength of UConn Law’s LLM Programs
Four UConn Law programs are recognized among the top LLM programs for foreign-trained attorneys, highlighting the range and excellence of the law school’s graduate legal education offerings.
UConn Law Welcomes a New Class of Scholars, Advocates, and Leaders
These outstanding students bring a wealth of experiences shaped by service, scholarship, professional achievement, and global engagement.
New Faculty Expand UConn Law’s Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy
Two associate professors and two fellows bring expertise in legal theory, human rights, clinical education, and legal history.
UConn Law Graduates Tackle New Bar Exam
Preparing for the NextGen Bar Exam has been a school-wide priority for the past several years, bringing together faculty members, research librarians, and a dedicated bar success coach to help students succeed.
UConn Law Dean Eboni S. Nelson Receives Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award
This honor from the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity recognizes Nelson’s leadership in advancing equity and opportunity in the legal profession.
UConn Law Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s Excellence in Innovation Award
The honor highlights the school’s collaborative approach to addressing the legal factors that influence health outcomes.
UConn Law Professor Helps Overhaul Connecticut’s Hate Crime Laws
Sachin Pandya played a key role in developing new legislation that streamlines and strengthens the state’s hate crime laws.
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.
$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