Edwards Urges Class of 2005 to Help Others in Need
With the presidential campaign behind him and his focus now on ending poverty in America, John Edwards issued a simple challenge on Sunday, May 15, to graduates of the Law School help others in need. Law Professor Mechele Dickerson and Donald G. Owens 71 are among the special honorees. Click here to read more. Click here to see photos.
Law School Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony
The Law School hosted its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Members of the Class of 2005 received awards and special recognitions and, in addition, Dennis C. Hensley 70 was inducted as an honorary member of the Order of the Coif. Click here to read more. Click here to see photos.
Alumni Weekend 2005
The Law School welcomed nearly 400 law alumni and their guests back to Williamsburg for Alumni Weekend on April 15-16. Highlights included the Deans reception, picnic on the Law School lawn, and reunion class dinners. During the weekends festivities, the Class of 1975 announced the creation of the Class of 1975 Timothy J. Sullivan Classroom. Click here to read more and see the photos.
Classroom Dedicated in Dean Spongs Honor
The Class of 1983 William B. Spong, Jr. Classroom was formally dedicated on April 15 during Alumni Weekend. Law School Foundation Board member James D. Penny 83 cut the ribbon and spoke on behalf of his class. Click here to read more.
Law Schools Sets New Records for Summer Public Service Fellowships
The Law School has awarded $256,000 in public service fellowships to 90 students, who will work for 72 organizations in 19 states, the District of Columbia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, and Myanmar during summer 2005. The amount of funding, the number of students, and the number of organizations are records for the Law School. Click here to read more.
Courtroom 21 Project Offers Training for the Legal Community
The Courtroom 21 Project, a joint project of the Law School and the National Center for State Courts, offers training and legal education programs throughout the year. Upcoming programs include Technology-Enhanced Trial Certification Course for Litigators, June 13-14; Digital Discovery in the Real World - Tools to Equip a Lawyer in Trial or an ADR Setting, June 24; "Courtroom Technology: A Survey Course for Litigators," Oct.10; and Persuasive Courtroom Presentation Technology: A Hands-On Course for Litigators, Oct. 11. Click here for course descriptions and to register on-line.
List a Position with the Office of Career Services
The Law Schools Office of Career Services (OCS) welcomes hearing from alumni who are aware of openings in their firms or organizations for experienced attorneys, entry-level positions for third-year students or recent graduates, or summer positions for first- and second-year students. Please contact OCS by phone (757/221-3805), fax (757/221-1611), or email (lawocs@wm.edu). Click here to learn more career services at the Law School, including services for graduates interested in changing jobs.
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