Briana Murphy – Public Interest Institute at Alabama Law
Briana Murphy (Class of 2025) discusses the benefits of the Public Interest Institute and its Summer Grant Program. She explains how it allowed her to work in the public interest sector during both of her summers at the University of Alabama School o...
Alabama Bar Association Congratulates Public Interest Institute for 25 Years
President Tom Perry (Class of 1986) offers his congratulations to the Law School in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Public Interest Institute.
Alabama Law Public Interest Institute Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Public Interest Institute at Alabama Law, Professor Pam Pierson (founder of the Institute) and Cassandra Adams (Assistant Dean for Public Interest Law and Assistant Professor in Residence) join Dean Bill ...
The Summer Scholars Program: Increasing Access to Legal Education
In June, the University of Alabama School of Law hosted its Summer Scholars program—a unique opportunity that introduces the study of law to currently enrolled college students. The students engaged in several activities formulated to help prepare ...
From High School Dropout to Law School Valedictorian
Swapanthi Mandalika-Reeves, whose academic journey began as a high school dropout, shares how service to others helped her overcome her own challenges and changed the trajectory of her career.
In late 2023, Swapanthi received the Women's White Colla...
Seminar: Former AL AG Bill Baxley Shares Experiences with Former AL AG and Senator Luther Strange
On Monday, March 18, 2024, former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley (Alabama Law Class of 1964) visited Alabama Attorney General and Senator Luther Strange's seminar class at Alabama Law to talk about his experiences while serving in state office....
An adapted reading of "A Realistic Look at Race Relations," a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This video is an adapted reading of "A Realistic Look at Race Relations," a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Excerpts from his speech are presented by the Black Law Students Association at The University of Alabama in partnership with the L...
Why Attend Alabama Law? The Impact of a Top Tier JD Program Supported by Generous Alumni & Donors
Current law students, Tyger Quarles and Lauren Chambliss share why they chose to attend The University of Alabama School of Law. They emphasize the importance of getting a law school education that provides great career opportunities while limiting s...
On Sunday, May 7, The University of Alabama School of Law hosted the 2023 Alabama Law Commencement Ceremony at Coleman Coliseum. During the celebration, the School of Law awarded Juris Doctor Degrees to 121 students—including three J.D. students wh...
Victor Methos, winner of the 2020 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, and the members of the Selection Committee discuss "The Hallows" in relation to "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Ten years ago, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the publication of â...
Celebrating 10 Years of Award-Winning Legal Fiction at the National Book Festival
National Book Festival Registration:
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Previous Winners of the Harper Lee Prize:
2011 John Grisham, The Confession
2012 Michael Connelly, The Fifth Witness
2013 Paul Goldstein, ...
General Charles Krulak, former commandant of the United States Marine Corps, visted Alabama Law Sept. 13. Krulak discussed his military experience, which includes time as a platoon commander in Vietnam and the Gulf War, and his four years as the 31st...
