We couldn't let #NationalPuppyDay go by without introducing Weller, the newest four-legged Law Spider. If you're lucky, you'll meet him the next time he's in the Dean's Suite.
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Leading the Bar
Two double spiders lead Virginia’s two most prominent bar associations.
March 1, 2023
Richmond Law Welcomes Emroch Lecturer Richard Hasen
The University of Richmond School of Law will host Richard Hasen, professor of law and political science and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law as the 2023 Emroch Lecturer.
February 27, 2023
Student Spotlight: Diondra Musgrave, L’24
Diondra Musgrave, L’24, is putting her experience in politics to work as she pursues a joint MPA/JD.
February 24, 2023
Student Spotlight: Anika Rogers, L'24
Coming from humble beginnings, Anika Rogers, L’24, plans to use her law school education to bring others to the table.
February 17, 2023
Student Spotlight: Amari Wright, L’23
BLSA President Amari Wright shares how the University of Richmond School of Law is preparing her for her dream career.
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Catherine Hill of the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners stopped by campus this week to give our Law Spiders the inside scoop on how to prep for the Virginia bar exam. With just 50 days until the next filing deadline, now's the time for 3Ls to get their applications in.
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Last week we had the privilege of hosting Prof. Robert St. Martin of @TulaneLawSchool for our Law Race and Power Speaker Series. Prof. St. Martin read from his upcoming book and provided unparalleled insight from his deep well of critical race theory research and scholarship.
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The classes law students select can set the course of their careers. That's why Prof. Jessica Erickson, director of the @RichmondLawAndBusinessForum spoke with rising 2Ls and 3Ls this week to suggest course options for those those curious about taking their legal skills to the business world.
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Not many people know our law library started with the generosity of a woman named Harriet Purcell, whose donation of 700 books allowed us to establish a formal library in Residence Hall No. 1 in 1893. Today, we build on her gift as we work to remodel the Muse Library with state-of-the-art technology and services. #ThrowbackThursday #WomensHistoryMonth
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Need your bar application notarized? From Monday, March 13 through Wednesday, May 10, complimentary notary services will be available from 12-1 P.M. Monday through Friday in the Dean's Office.
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Thank you to John Greenewald for Zooming in to discuss the power of FOIA requests in the hunt for knowledge on earth and in the great unknown. #TheTruthIsOutThere #SunshineWeek
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In 2011, our very own Dean Wendy Perdue broke barriers on campus after being named the first woman to lead the School of Law. #WomensHistoryMonth #ThrowbackThursday
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#DidYouKnow Richmond Law’s London Externship Program places students in a four-week program working with barristers, solicitors, legal aide centers, and members of Parliament? Wigs are sadly not included.
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Whether you’re trading your textbooks for flip flops or cuddling up in bed with a good cup of coffee, we hope your #SpringBreak is relaxing and refreshing. Can’t wait to see you all again next week!
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#ThrowbackThursday to 1923 when Jane Brown Ranson shattered a glass ceiling by becoming the first female Richmond #LawSpider graduate. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Thank you to @EPAGov General Counsel Jeffrey Prieto for Zooming in to talk with with students about environmental law, the role of the EPA, and his career in government service.
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