College News and Events |
Constitutional Law Scholars to Speak on the Electoral CollegeVikram Amar and Michael Paulsen will discuss recent efforts to abolish the Electoral College and shift to a national popular vote for president in a presentation entitled, “The National Popular Vote: The End of the Electoral … [Read more...]Posted: 01/09/2013 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Professor and Author Martha Nussbaum to Deliver Marks LectureProfessor Martha Nussbaum , an internationally-recognized philosopher and award-winning author, will present the Isaac Marks Memorial Lecture at the College of Law on Monday, January 28, 2013, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. , Ares Auditorium (Room 164). … [Read more...]Posted: 01/09/2013 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Richard Grand Legal Writing Competition Rewards ExcellenceFive law students have been named as finalists in the 12th Annual Richard Grand Legal Writing Competition at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Cash awards will be given to the highest-ranked entries, with the final … [Read more...]Posted: 01/04/2013 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Speakers Announced for Water Sustainability 2013 Distinguished Speaker SeriesThe Water Sustainability Program at the University of Arizona has announced the first two speakers for the Water Sustainability 2013 Distinguished Speaker Series. This series, held in collaboration with Arizona Law and the Water Resources … [Read more...]Posted: 01/04/2013 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
National Dean Search BeginsA national search has started for the next dean of Arizona Law . Members of the Dean Search Committee, chaired by Provost Emeritus George Davis, are soliciting nominations and applications. A website with more information about the dean search … [Read more...]Posted: 12/18/2012 |
Arizona Supreme Court Approves Provisional Project Allowing Qualified 3L Students to Take February BarThe Arizona Supreme Court has approved, on a provisional basis, the proposal to allow qualified 3L students to take the February bar exam starting in February 2014. The Court’s action amends Rule 34 temporarily – until December … [Read more...]Posted: 12/11/2012 Updated: 12/11/2012 |
New Dual Degree Program Expands Arizona Law’s International BaseThe College of Law and the National University of Mongolia School of Law in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, have created a dual-degree partnership, recently formalized in a memorandum of understanding signed by the two schools. The agreement allows … [Read more...]Posted: 12/11/2012 |
Prof. Glennon Inducted as Regents' ProfessorOn Thursday, December 6, 2012, Prof. Glennon was inducted as a Regents' Professor of the University of Arizona. The designation of Regents' Professor is an honored position reserved for faculty scholars of exceptional ability who have achieved … [Read more...]Posted: 12/10/2012 Updated: 12/10/2012 |
Environmental Breakfast Club Announces 2012 - 2013 ScheduleThe Environmental Breakfast Club , a diverse group of faculty from various departments, programs and colleges on the campus who meet monthly at Arizona Law to discuss works in progress on the environment and natural resources, have just … [Read more...]Posted: 06/19/2012 Updated: 06/19/2012 |
Student News |
White House Intern Returns to Arizona LawThird-year student Jonay Foster spent the spring and summer of 2012 as a White House intern. Read about her experiences here . [Read more...]Posted: 12/11/2012 |
Students Plan Active Year for Environmental Law SocietyArizona Law students support an active chapter of the Environmental Law Society (ELS). On September 16, 2012, they hiked to Tanque Verde Falls. Additional hikes are being planned. The chapter will be hosting speakers, films, and other events to … [Read more...]Posted: 09/24/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Two Third-Year Arizona Law Students Assist in Jury TrialThird-year Arizona Law students, Jordan Emerson and Athan Papailiou , assisted in a jury trial of a Tucson construction worker who treated women suffering gynecological problems by injecting them with ozone in his home without a license. … [Read more...]Posted: 09/24/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
2012 - 2013 Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law Members AnnouncedPlease join in congratulating the following students, who have been selected as new members of the Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law: : Calley Anderson Madison Holland … [Read more...]Posted: 07/16/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
2012 - 2013 Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy Members AnnouncedPlease join in congratulating the following students, who have been selected as new members of the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy : Ian Ferrell … [Read more...]Posted: 07/16/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
2012 - 2013 Arizona Law Review Members AnnouncedPlease join in congratulating the following students, who have been selected as new members of the Arizona Law Review : Chad Ambroday Andrew … [Read more...]Posted: 07/16/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Gregory Schneider, 3L, Preparing for Competition to Go to SpaceUPDATE: Gregory Schneider WINS contest to go into space. Read more here . Read more from Above the Law here . Congratulations, Gregory! Gregory Schneider , a 3L student at the College of Law, submitted a video about why he wants to … [Read more...]Posted: 05/02/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Elise Oviedo (3L) to be Honored by UA Hispanic Alumni ClubThe University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Club will honor Elise Oviedo (3L) along with 3 other students at its Celebration of Excellence luncheon , on April 26, 2012. Read more here . [Read more...]Posted: 04/24/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Raphael Avraham (3L) Selected for Professional Ethics FellowshipRaphael Avraham , a third-year JD/MBA student, was recently selected as a fellow in the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics ( FASPE ). He is one of 14 law students from throughout the country selected to participate … [Read more...]Posted: 04/11/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Student Vet Groups to Focus on Healthcare NeedsOn Thursday, April 12, 2012, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., two UA-student veterans’ groups, Med Vets and Law School Vets, will co-host a free public seminar to detail specific issues in serving veteran populations. Putting a Face on … [Read more...]Posted: 04/10/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
National Trial Competition Teams Find Success in San DiegoThe Law College’s 2 Trial Teams traveled to San Diego from February 16 - 18, 2012, to compete in the regional National Trial Competition tournament, where 28 teams from 14 schools competed. For the second time in three years, a … [Read more...]Posted: 02/27/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Richard Grand Legal Writing Competition Awards AnnouncedFive law students received recognition and cash awards for their writing skills in the 11th Annual Richard Grand Legal Writing Competition at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. This year, instead of receiving a … [Read more...]Posted: 02/24/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Gregory Schneider, 3L, Wants to Go to SpaceIn honor of the Seattle Space Needle's 50th Anniversary, they are holding a contest to send someone into space. Gregory Schneider , a 3L student at the College of Law, submitted a video about why he wants to go to space and was selected as one … [Read more...]Posted: 02/22/2012 Updated: 01/10/2013 |
Faculty in the News |
Arizona Republic Publishes Opinion Written by Prof. GlennonThe Arizona Republic published an opinion piece on January 5, 2013, on water sustainability written by Prof. Glennon and Peter Culp, a partner in the Phoenix office of Squire Sanders. Read the piece here . [Read more...]Posted: 01/10/2013 |
Prof. Merico's Abstract Accepted at International ConferenceProf. Merico has had her abstract, “Neurocognitive Biology of Legal Education,” accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Modifiability. Read more about the Conference, to … [Read more...]Posted: 01/02/2013 Updated: 01/04/2013 |
Prof. Orbach Interviewed Concerning Importance of Robert BorkProf. Orbach was interviewed for the Washington Post 's Wonkblog concerning the importance of the late judge Robert Bork in the field of antitrust. A lightly edited transcript of the interview is available here . UPDATE: Kevin Drum,at … [Read more...]Posted: 12/20/2012 Updated: 12/21/2012 |
Prof. Bambauer Interviewed for Lifehacker Podcast on Closure of 2 Usenet IndexersProf. Bambauer was recently interviewed for a Lifehacker podcast on the closure of the two primary indexers of Usenet. Find out more and listen to the podcast here . [Read more...]Posted: 12/14/2012 |
Prof. Glennon Discussed New US-Mexico Water AgreementProf. Glennon discussed the problems with the overallocation of water in the original Colorado River Compact and the importance of the new U.S. - Mexico Water Agreement on Fronteras: The Changing America Desk . Read a transcript or listen to … [Read more...]Posted: 12/10/2012 |
Prof. Williams Receives Museum of Contemporary Art Local Genius AwardThe Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has announced that legal scholar Robert A. Williams, Jr. , along with architect Rick Joy, evolutionary biologist Dr. Anna Dornhaus, ecologist Dr. Gary Nabhan, and bioanthropologist Dr. Peter Warshall, are … [Read more...]Posted: 12/10/2012 |