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The Richmond Law Experience

Feature Stories

Students present research in South Korea
A second trip to South Korea was the culmination of a research project for students in Prof. Spalding's Corruption in International Sports Course.
'Learning from Doing' in D.C.
Launched in 2015 to offer students the chance to gain practical experience in federal agencies and nonprofits, the D.C. Externship Program at Richmond Law is now in its third year – and continues to see growth.
Business, law professors collaborate for introductory courses
Professors are offering crash courses in their disciplines to students outside their schools.
New professorship honors Dennis I. Belcher
A recent gift from friends, family, and colleagues honors this 1976 alumnus in a significant way.
Gift from the Lipman Foundation permanently endows Richmond Law clinic
A recent $2.4 million gift from the Lipman Foundation will establish a permanent endowment at the University of Richmond School of Law to support the Jeanette Lipman Legal Clinic for Families and Children. 
Senator Kaine visits Richmond Law
During an October 2017 visit to Richmond Law, Senator Tim Kaine engaged in conversation with students and hosted a lecture on signs of stress and resilience when it comes to the constitution.
Student Profiles: Andre Keels, L'18
Andre Keels, L’18, started his professional career in the legal field – but not the one you might expect.
Erwin Chemerinsky on free speech and legal ed
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law joined the University of Richmond School of Law on Thursday, October 12, for a day of conversation.
Richmond Law alum serves as DA in Philadelphia
Kelley Hodge, L’96, was elected interim District Attorney of Philadelphia on July 20. Four days later, she was sworn in. She’ll serve in this interim position until January 2018 – a short amount of time to fit in a good deal of work. But she’s well prepared for the job.
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The University of Richmond School of Law Alumni Magazine  •  Winter 2018

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