Alumni Newsletter | Liberty University School of Law

Liberty Law announces Honors Program to reward academic excellence

7 years ago

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 Len Stevens, Liberty University External Communications Liberty University School of Law announces the launch of its new Honors Program designed to reward high-performing students with extraordinary experiences that will augment an already-outstanding program of legal education. Professor Tory L. Lucas is the Director of the Honors...

‘A Calling to Serve’

7 years ago

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 Drew Menard/Liberty News Service Since she was a little girl, Taylor Noonan has cared about human rights issues. “I have a passion to advocate for people who do not have a voice,” she said. “I want to stand up for the rights of the downtrodden and...

Filing Taxes is Easy with Liberty’s Student-Led Vita Program

7 years ago

Mon, 12 Feb 2018Emily Smith, Liberty ChampionWith taxes due April 17, Liberty University School of Law students are preparing by hosting a free tax filing service, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, at the law school for two weeks in February. Read full Liberty Champion article here.

Caren Harp Sworn In As Head of Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

7 years ago

Tue, 23 Jan 2018John Kelly, The Chronicle of Social ChangeFormer Arkansas prosecutor Caren Harp, President Trump’s pick to serve as administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), was sworn in on Friday and has taken over for Acting Administrator Eileen Garry, who has returned to her role...

Law professor tapped for lead role in Department of Justice

7 years ago

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 Liberty News Service The White House announced Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump plans to appoint Liberty University School of Law Associate Professor Caren Harp to be the administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Department of Justice. Read the full Liberty News Service article here.

Liberty alumni receive Buckley Awards for protecting religious freedom

8 years ago

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 Liberty University News Service Two Liberty University alumni were recently honored for their advocacy of religious liberty and promotion of freedom-minded principles by America’s Future Foundation (AFF). Read full Liberty University News Service article here.

Law School Partners With VLAS To Allow Students To Represent Real-Life Clients

8 years ago

Tue, 07 Nov 2017Liberty ChampionA new partnership between the Liberty University School of Law and Virginia Legal Aid Society is bringing hands-on experience of representing clients lacking financial resources to four third-year law students for the next two years. B. Keith Faulkner, dean of the Liberty School of Law, began...

Liberty Law team sweeps top awards at Notre Dame tournament

8 years ago

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 Liberty University News Service Liberty University School of Law Moot Court Team members claimed the championship title at the Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom over the weekend. The duo of Levi Mauldin and Tom Morris ran the table at Notre Dame, defeating teams from...

Liberty Law students taking their experience inside courtroom

8 years ago

Mon, 09 Oct 2017Irisha Jones, WSLSLYNCHBURG, Va.- - Students at Liberty University are getting intensive classroom training and guidance from legal experts. LU School of Law and Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc are working to give four students experience in the courtroom by letting them represent clients through a legal clinic. Read WSLS news...

Recent law grad makes headlines with nearly $7 million judgment

8 years ago

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 Liberty University News Service Students at Liberty University School of Law are trained for more than just success; they are trained to make a difference in others’ lives. For alumnus Thomas A. Vick (’14), that means defending victims and reflecting his Christian values in the workplace. Read Liberty University News...