News Archive

Members of the University of Virginia’s Black Law Students Association journeyed to Cape Town, South Africa, for their annual service trip abroad, volunteering pro bono hours to refugees and mothers while discovering memorable cultural connections.

Blake Morant ’78, former dean of the George Washington University School of Law, will speak Jan. 25 at the University of Virginia School of Law as part of UVA’s Community MLK Celebration.

Dean Risa Goluboff of the University of Virginia School of Law was elected to the Association of American Law Schools Executive Committee and named a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation trustee. The news is among other achievements and recognition for members of the Law School community.

These 10 stories from the past year highlight the range of service projects and profile students who have dedicated their time to serving the greater good at the University of Virginia School of Law.

From pandemic hobbyist to star player, law student Lauralei Singsank ’24 talks about what it took to score the winning shot for the University of Virginia at the pickleball collegiate national championship in November.

Second-year University of Virginia School of Law student Bryce Campanelli discusses how his interest in energy policy led him to pursue a J.D., and he and his classmates’ plans to raise awareness of men’s mental health through running.

Third-year students Sean Gray and Aquila Maliyekkal won the 95th William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition at the University of Virginia School of Law on Thursday.

With Veterans Day approaching, Lt. Cmdr. Eli Sinai, a first-year law student at the University of Virginia School of Law, reflected on the path that led him from naval aviation to his new dream of serving the United States through the legal system — with a connection to “Top Gun: Maverick” in between.

Second-year student Regan Osborn at the University of Virginia School of Law discusses how sports prepared her for law school and why mock trial was her most rewarding experience at UVA.

Haley Gorman ’24 and Kevin Hoang ’25 were recently recognized for having the highest GPAs in their classes at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Third-year student Kirsten Clark at the University of Virginia School of Law, a former therapist, discusses how therapy and lawyering skills intersect, and what she enjoys about representing the school as an ambassador.

Members of the University of Virginia School of Law community have recently been singled out for excellence. Among the accolades, Professor Michael Livermore will be in Paris this school year through a fellowship dedicated to addressing looming global challenges.

Linda G. Howard ’73, the first woman and first Black student to serve as president of the student council at the University of Virginia School of law, died Friday at age 74.

University of Virginia School of Law third-year students Julia Jean “JJ” Citron, James Hornsby, Keegan Hudson and Elizabeth Putfark have been named this year’s Ritter Scholars.

Meet five new students with demonstrated leadership qualities who received a Karsh-Dillard Scholarship at the University of Virginia School of Law.

First-year students Hannah “Mel” Borja and Carter Farnsworth are this year’s recipients of the Virginia Public Service Scholarships, a full-tuition award given to University of Virginia School of Law students who are pursuing public service careers.