Alumni Newsletter | Liberty University School of Law

Liberty leaders, faculty, and students meet with U.S. policymakers in D.C.

7 years ago

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 Liberty University News Service As part of a larger commitment to make an impact on public policy and on higher education issues affecting our nation, faculty and staff members from various Liberty University departments made the trip to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to converse with legislators and...

Liberty Law team wins one of the nation’s top Moot Court tournaments

7 years ago

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 Liberty University News Service Representing the Liberty University School of Law, the team of Tom Morris and Alex Stauch went undefeated to claim the championship at the 33rd Annual Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition last weekend at Brooklyn Law School. The competition, which included teams from over...

Liberty Law team nationals-bound after winning regional tournament

7 years ago

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 Liberty University News Service A team of Liberty University School of Law Moot Court competitors is headed to the National Finals of the American Bar Association (ABA) National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC) after being declared regional champions in Brooklyn, N.Y., in February. Read full Liberty News story here.

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

8 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

8 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...