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Tim Overton (Class of ‘07) equates serving others with empowering them as he draws on his unique life experiences, personal values, and the ideals instilled at BYU Law.  Tim’s legal education at BYU Law engrained the importance of learning and practicing the laws of men in the light of the laws of God and reinforced…

The National Native American Bar Association Foundation recently announced the first six recipients of its scholarship, one of which is a BYU Law student. Brandi Sweet has been chosen to receive the scholarship that celebrates students who demonstrate a commitment to contribute to the Native American community as future leaders. Sweet has long had an…

The graduating class of 2015 heard from two outstanding students, Sarah Jenkins and Grant Arnold, along with convocation speaker, Amy Chua, the John M. Duff Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School, who is known for authoring Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. The commencement exercises were held Friday, April 25, 2015. As representatives of the class, Jenkins and…

BYU Law student Shaunte Ruiz was awarded the Shawn Bentley Public Service Award at luncheon put on by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society DC/Mid-Atlantic Chapter. The award is in recognition of Ruiz’s dedication to public interest work, including a summer position with the Center for Children’s Law and Policy in Washington, D.C. “The value…

BYU Law is hosting a Law School Survival Skills luncheon for admitted students on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.  Recent graduate, Sam Noel, and third-year law student, Victoria Chen, will share their tips on how to have a successful law school experience. “I was very fortunate to hear tips from law students and practitioners before starting…

With the introduction of the Socratic method, rumors of rigorous classes, and anticipated long study hours, starting law school can be intimidating. However, BYU Law’s entering class can step through the doors with confidence after receiving survival tips from recent graduates and current students. BYU Law is hosting a series of Law School Survival Skills…

BYU Law Professor Fred Gedicks recorded a National Constitution Center podcast debate with Kevin Walsh from the University of Richmond on the Indiana and Arkansas RFRA controversies.

BYU Law Professor Brett Scharffs presented at a Symposium on Marxist Theories of Religion. The symposium was sponsored by the Institute of World Religions, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on May 30-31, 2015, in Beijing, China. Professor Scharffs’ presentation was titled, “The Relationship of Religion and the State: The Surprising Similarities and Important Differences in…

In June, Professor Scharffs participated in two teaching programs designed to create bridges between Islamic Law and Human Rights. One program was held at a leading secular university in Yogyakarta, Gadja Mada University, and the other was at an Islamic University in Malang, Muhammadiyah University. The programs bring together experts on Human Rights and on…