Recent UConn Law News

Professor Jon Bauer and Research and Instructional Services Librarian Tanya Johnson received the prestigious Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship (PAECES).

The School of Law is proud to share the stories behind nine of the students about to join the ranks of alumni.

In addition to his philanthropic support, Stuart F. Smith ’80 has shared his expertise and his personal and professional journeys with students to help them achieve their career goals.

Professor Rachel Timm and librarian Tanya Johnson were among the annual slate of promotions approved by the Board of Trustees.

The Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

Timm’s nomination for the student-voted award praised her for creating “a learning environment in which students feel confident and empowered.”

Professor VanCleave’s project aims to gather data on bail and detention practices and impacts that will inform discussions about the current practices and the necessary components of a bail reform package.

The annual awards recognize achievements in many areas of the law as well as contributions to the law school and the community.

The School of Law conferred 198 degrees — 143 juris doctor (JD), 54 master of laws (LLM), and one doctor of the science of laws (SJD).

Nearly 200 graduates celebrated Commencement at UConn Law

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