School of Law
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.
April 30, 2024 | Diana Nearhos
UConn Law 2024 Earth Day Conference Explores Climate Activism and the Law
'We wanted to show our attendees what real organizers are doing right here in our backyards, and to provide them with concrete opportunities to get involved'
April 24, 2024 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Provost Announces Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship
The Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching
April 24, 2024 | Briana Huett, Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement
In Memoriam: Chief Justice Ellen Ash Peters
Her distinguished and groundbreaking career included a long and impactful connection with the UConn School of Law.
April 19, 2024 | Jeanne Leblanc
UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of 91 Faculty
Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated
April 17, 2024 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost
UConn Law Rises in National Ranking
The ranking reflects strong performances in the bar exam and employment outcomes for the Class of 2022.
April 9, 2024 | Jeanne Leblanc
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.
April 3, 2024 | Diana Nearhos
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.
March 19, 2024 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
In Memoriam: UConn Law Professor Colin C. Tait
Tait joined the UConn Law faculty in 1966 and retired in 1999, taking emeritus status as a research scholar.
March 14, 2024 | Jeanne Leblanc
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.
March 11, 2024 | Diana Nearhos