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The BYU Black Student Law Association (BLSA) hosted an event celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thursday, January 14, 2016. BYU undergrad Justin Tyree read, “Our God is Marching On,” by Dr. King. Following the speech a video titled, “King- A Brief Biography,” by David Chronister, was played. The…

Identical twins, Courtney and Cassidee Feinauer, have shared almost everything together — now including a BYU Law degree. “Regardless of the what and where I’ll be in ten years, thanks to BYU Law School I’ll be much better at the who I’ll be. I’m better prepared to be a successful in all areas of my life,” Adam Balinski, former TV reporter…

A mother, wife, and musician, Madelyn Blanchard found herself at a crossroads in 2012 when her husband unexpectedly lost his union job. Blanchard and her husband witnessed the law in action as the union attorney filed a grievance against her husband’s employer for not following its procedures to give employees feedback. “My eyes were opened…

Tanner Bean developed a love for trial work during law school and plans to pursue a career in litigation following graduation. “More than anything, being a part of BYU Law’s trial advocacy team was the most formative experience for me during law school,” he said. As a first-year law student, Bean applied what he learned…

Graduating student Kathleen Meredith waited more than ten years to come to BYU Law, but she says it “was more than worth the wait.” She initially applied to BYU Law when four of her five children were in their teens. At the time, she promised her family that the response from the Law School–whether she…

Andee DeVore planned to go to medical school so she could help others heal, but in coming to law school she has found unexpected opportunities to help others heal through the use of her legal skills. Read More Luke Bell will begin a clerkship with Judge Priscilla Owen on the United States Court of Appeals…

BYU Law is hosting the International Law Weekend West Conference this Friday, January 29, 2016. The conference theme is “International Law in a Divided World.” “International law plays an expanding role in law and politics.  This conference will provide students an opportunity to learn about current issues in international law, including the European migration crisis,…

The January Phi Delta Phi service project will take place on Saturday, January 30th from 10 AM – 3 PM. They will be helping the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center (RMIC) organize its office in accordance with its new client intake system. This is a great opportunity to learn more about innocence work and network with…

BYU Law hosted the final round of the Woody Deem Competition on January 29, 2016. The four finalists argued a civil case alleging unlawful and excessive force by a police officer on an intoxicated female suspect. The winner was Brandon Anderson with McCall Blake as the runner-up. The other two finalists were Colt Mund and Russ…

BYU Law Environment Energy and Resource Society (EERS) will host Provo Major John Curtis this Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at noon. He will speak on the environmental issues facing Provo. Following Mayor Curtis’ comments, there will be a Q&A session. Provo Mayor John R. Curtis took office on January 5, 2010, bringing with him extensive business…