With the abrupt transition to online learning, our professors and students have had to be inventive with their engagements. Associate Dean Paul Litton teaches criminal law, and to keep things interesting, he hosted a practice trial by Zoom for his students last week. He even changed into a Rockbridge green robe, which reflected the graduates of the jurisdiction. Below is…
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Professor Lande interviewed for Court ADR newsletter
The March 2020 issue of the Resolutions Systems Institute enewsletter, Court ADR Connection, features an interview with Professor John Lande. The enewsletter has a series called, “My Favorite Resource,” that features interviews with dispute resolution professionals across the country to learn about their favorite resource. Professor Lande shares the resources that he developed throughout his career – either on his…
Featured Student Leader: Carley Johansson
Current 2L Carley Johansson grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, before coming to Mizzou as an undergraduate. Before continuing her academic career at the Law School, Johansson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies and minors in Biological Sciences and American Constitutional Democracy. Johansson says that her experience in the Columbia community as an undergrad played…
SBA announces 2020-2021 Board of Governors
SBA is proud to announce its 2020-2021 Board of Governors President: Tori Schafer Vice President: Natasha Martinez Treasurer: John Middleton Secretary: Clinton Sinclair Congratulations to the new board! We wish you all the best for the upcoming school…
Riedy Clark elected as NALP Midwest School Regional Representative
Jennifer Riedy Clark was elected by her peers as the NALP Midwest School Regional Representative for 2020-2022. She is the director of public interest programs in Mizzou Law’s Office of Career Development and Student Services. NALP (formerly known as The National Association for Law Placement) is the national organization for law schools and legal employers “dedicated to facilitating legal career…
Professor Trachtenberg: Independent investigations needed for campus assault cases
In an article about campus sexual assault cases in the U.S., Universities follow similar playbook in sex assault response, Professor Ben Trachtenberg talks about the need for independent investigations to reinforce credibility and…
Mizzou Law ACS selected as chapter of the week
Mizzou Law’s American Constitution Society has been selected as Chapter of the Week by the ACS national organization. The Mizzou Law chapter was featured on ACS’ newsletter and social media, highlighting the group’s leadership on campus. Read the full story from ACS…
Featured Alumnus: Don M. Downing
After graduating from the University of Missouri in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Don M. Downing decided to continue his education, entering Mizzou’s School of Law. He knew that he would want to practice in Missouri and decided Mizzou would be the best place to make long-lasting connections. While at Mizzou Law, Downing was on the Missouri Law…
MU BOA announces the 2020 Mock Trial Competition winners
Congratulations to the 2020 Mock Trial Competition Champions! Caleb Rutledge Andrew Meyer Jessica Schmitz Gunnar…
Welcoming Thomas B. Bennett to the Mizzou Law Faculty
We at Mizzou Law are excited to welcome Thomas B. Bennett who will be joining our faculty in fall 2020 to teach civil procedure and constitutional law! Professor Bennett is currently a Furman Academic Fellow at NYU Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2012. He has also served as a law clerk in both the U.S. Court of…