School of Law

Traci Cipriano

Law Graduate Traci Cipriano Promotes the Mental Health of Lawyers

Her book lays out a wellness framework as a honeycomb that encompasses the intersecting personal and professional aspects of a lawyer's life.

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In Memoriam: UConn Law Professor Joseph Harbaugh

Professor Joseph Harbaugh, who later became dean of the University of Richmond Law School, launched his career in legal education at UConn Law, where he founded the school's first legal clinic.

New law students in group on lawn in front of William F. Starr Hall.

UConn Law Welcomes Exceptional Incoming Class

The 148 JD students come from 17 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and the 27 LLM students from 18 countries.

New faculty members stand in the Reading Room.

UConn Law Welcomes New Faculty

John Brittain, the first Black tenured professor at UConn Law, will rejoin the UConn Law faculty in the Spring 2025 semester as a visiting professor to co-teach a new course, Taxation and Racism.

UConn Law Professor Emeritus Nicholas Wolfson

In Memoriam: UConn Law Professor Nicholas Wolfson

Professor Wolfson taught freedom of speech, securities regulation and corporate law at the UConn School of Law for 27 years.

Dr. David Mahatha

David Mahatha Joins UConn Law as Assistant Dean

Ensuring that everyone on campus feels valued and bringing more diversity to the legal profession are at the core of his work.

UConn Law Library viewed through Middle Path sculpture

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.

Student Awards 2024

UConn Law Students and Graduates Recognized with 2024 Awards

The annual awards recognize achievements in many areas of the law as well as contributions to the law school and the community.

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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.'

People paddle in a canoe down a flooded street.

UConn Hosts Just Transitions Symposium

A multidisciplinary approach to addressing the climate crisis - and finding solutions