OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Space Law Moot Court Team won big at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition-North American Region, bringing home three awards and advancing to the world championships. “I’d like to thank these students for their hard work and representing our school so well during their competition,” saidRead the story …
UM Space Law Moot Court Team Wins North American Championship
Trio set to compete in international finals this fall in Australia
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UM Law School to Host Third Race and Sustainability Conference
Former Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. headlines opening dinner
March 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Vulnerability, Historical Memory and Healing” is the theme of the third Race and Sustainability Conference, set for March 29-31 at the University of Mississippi School of Law. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. Wednesday (March 29) with a civil rights-themed tour of Oxford and an opening dinner at the Burn-Belfry Museum.Read the story …
UM Law Students Win Southeastern Tax Competition
Team tops field of SEC law and accountancy programs for inaugural championship
March 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of students from the University of Mississippi School of Law won first place in the inaugural Southeastern Regional Tax Challenge presented by the University of Missouri schools of Law and Accountancy. All Southeastern Conference universities were invited to send teams of law and accountancy students to participate in the Feb.Read the story …
UM Law Tax Clinic Assists Oxford Community
Students help residents navigate legal issues and maximize their refunds
February 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students enrolled in the tax practicum at the University of Mississippi School of Law are getting real-world experience by assisting Oxford residents with their taxes this season. Fourteen students in the law school’s Tax Clinic manage and staff an IRS-funded Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program twice a week at the Oxford-Lafayette PublicRead the story …
UM Law School Hosts Boyce Holleman Debate
Topic to address globalization and inequality concerns
February 24, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law is hosting the 2017 Boyce Holleman Debate Series, which focuses on concerns about globalization, Wednesday (March 1) in the school’s Weems Auditorium. This year’s debate will feature Robert Howse, law professor at New York University School of Law, and Antonia Eliason of the Ole MissRead the story …
UM Business Law Program Named Among Nation’s Best
Program provides unique opportunities to learn, network and compete
February 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Business Law program at the University of Mississippi School of Law was featured recently in preLaw Magazine as one of the country’s top programs. In an article entitled “Top schools for business and corporate law,” UM was one of only four schools to earn a perfect score of A+ in theRead the story …
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Visits UM Law School
Students get opportunities to view proceedings, visit with judges
September 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently conducted a session at the University of Mississippi School of Law, hearing cases and spending time with students in more informal settings. Judges Grady Jolly, Rhesa Barksdale and Leslie Southwick made up the panel that heard cases at the school. UM is the onlyRead the story …