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BYU Law congratulates Judson Burton, Jennifer Hales, and Hannah Marchant, who will represent the Law School at the national finals of the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition in Chicago this April after finishing in the top four teams at the San Francisco regional competition this weekend. Congratulations go out as well to Alan Dahl, Daniel…

BYU Law student Bronwen Dromey has traveled the globe researching sociological interests in countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Australia, Vietnam, and others in Southeast Asia. After winning BYU’s Y-Prize, she was able to travel to Uganda to help combat schistosomiasis, a parasitic worm that stunts growth, impairs brain functions, and causes other health problems and…

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, BYU Law student chapters of Women in Law and the American Constitution Society will host a panel to speak on “Steps Toward Women’s Equality.” Date: March 11, 2015 Time: 12 p.m. Location: JRCB 206 Speakers: 1. Jessica Preece is a BYU political science professor who has conducted research on women…

BYU Law graduate Ryan Tibbitts ’84 was a member of two BYU WAC championship football teams, including the 1980 Miracle Bowl Team. On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Tibbitts will share his insights on the 1980 Holiday Bowl and speak about his transition from playing football to practicing of law. Students will have the opportunity to…

BYU Law Professor Clark Asay will present on intellectual property law at the next World of Law lecture on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in JRCB 205.  After the presentation, food is provided and potential students have an opportunity to interact with faculty and current law students. Prior to entering legal academia, Professor…

BYU Law student chapters of Women in the Law and American Constitution Society hosted a panel entitled, “Steps Toward Women’s Equality.” BYU Law Professor and panelist Kif Augustine-Adams was joined by colleagues from the main campus: Professor Jessica Preece from the political science department and Professor Jini Roby from the social work department. Each offered…

This year’s Barrister’s Ball and Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the Provo Marriott Hotel. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Each year, the Law School honors many BYU law students for academic achievement, service to the Law School and surrounding community, and extracurricular accomplishments. The Student Bar Association…

BYU Law’s Moot Court National Team recently succeeded in a competition in San Francisco, qualifying for a position in the upcoming national finals in Chicago. Jennifer Hales, Hannah Marchant, and Judson Burton secured a place as one of the top four teams at the regional competition. The team’s faculty advisor, Kristin Gerdy, shared her excitement:…

The annual BYU Women in Law Luncheon recognizes the potential and power of women. It will be held Thursday, March 26, 2015, in the Garden Court at the BYU Wilkinson Center. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at noon. The luncheon is hosted by BYU Law’s student chapter of Women in Law (WIL). Attendees…

The Federalist Society is pleased to welcome Professor Gregory S. McNeal from Pepperdine School of Law. Professor McNeal has published research on the use of civilian drones. He will address recent legal developments in this emerging field of law. Professor McNeal specializes in law and public policy with a focus on security, technology and crime.…