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Welcome From Dean Leslie Kendrick

Leslie Kendrick

Part of what drew me to the University of Virginia 20 years ago was it felt like it was a real community — it felt like a place where you could put down roots. I remember what it was like to start here as a first-year law student, and how nervous I was, but also how incredibly thrilled I was to start my legal education. I didn’t even know at the time all the great opportunities I would have in terms of classes, summer jobs and work after law school, as well as all the amazing speakers to see, and activities and organizations to be a part of. More

Welcome From the Student Bar Association 

George Nalbandian

To the Class of 2030, congratulations! It must be a relief to be at least partially finished with law school applications. Two years ago, I was in your position, weighing different law school admissions. Choosing a law school to commit to for the next three years is a difficult decision. I could not be happier with my choice to attend UVA Law. More