December 18, 2007

Law School Celebrates Wolf Law Library Dedication
On Dec. 6, the Marshall-Wythe community gathered to welcome the newest addition to the ‘family’ of the nation’s oldest law school. It was an afternoon that celebrated the generosity of donors, the talents of architects and builders, and last - but not least – the patience and good humor of the classes that studied amid the construction. Click here for story.

Law Professor James G. Dwyer Appointed College’s Class of 2010 Professor
Dwyer, a nationally recognized author on children’s rights, has been appointed to a three-year professorship created by students to recognize the College’s outstanding teachers and scholars. Click here for story.

Marshall-Wythe in the News

Professors Linda Malone and Paul Marcus have been quoted in media -- across the world -- in stories about suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. Click here for a round-up of the stories.

Judge LeRoy F. Millette, Jr., B.A. ’71, J.D. ’74, was appointed to the Court of Appeals of Virginia in November. Click here for the press release.

Judge Eileen A. Olds, J.D. ’82, was inaugurated president of the American Judges Association in September. Click here for the story.

Law School Lectures Inspire Audiences

U.S. Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters spoke about the need for new legislation and public policy to return to the historical underpinnings of American copyright law during the 2nd annual Stanley H. Mervis Lecture. Click here to read story.

Marshall-Wythe Foundation Professor Linda Malone shared her insights on global warming during the St. George Tucker Lecture. Click here to read more.

Students Reflect on Public Service Fellowship Experiences
Thanks to the Law School’s Summer Public Service Fellowship Program, our students have gained valuable work experience in the U.S. and in more than 20 other countries. In this issue of the E-News, four fellowship recipients reflect on their experiences.

Maire Corcoran ’09 Oklahoma Indian Legal Services	Seth Eddy ’09 Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in Nashville
Megan Erb ’08 Equal Opportunity Employment Commission	Ben Hughes ’09 U.S. Marshals Service

• Human Rights and National Security Law Distinguished Lecture Series: Jan. 23, Mark Drumbl, Washington and Lee Law School, “Atrocity, Punishment and International Law”; Jan. 29, Mitchell Reiss, William & Mary Law School, "The Northern Ireland Peace Process: How Pertinent a Model for Other Conflicts?" Click here for more information about the series.
• Institute of Bill of Rights Law and the William and Mary Law Review: Feb. 8, Conference on the Citizen Lawyer. Click here for list of participants and registration info.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
LRAP was created by the Law School to help make the choice of public service careers more viable for its graduates. Alumni who graduated in 2004 or later may apply for assistance. To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here.

Post a Position, Schedule an Interview
We encourage alumni to use the Employer Services page to schedule on-campus, off-campus, or videoconference interviews, request resume collection, or list positions to which students and/or graduates can apply. Click here to read more.

Click here to learn more about career services at the Law School, including services for graduates interested in changing jobs.

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