School of Law

Leadership

Contact

301 Law Center
University, MS 38677
FSLABACH@OLEMISS.EDU
http://law.olemiss.edu

Overview

The School of Law offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.), a concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Accountancy (J.D./M.Accy.), and a concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Taxation (J.D./M.Tax.). The School of Law also offers a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in air and space law.

The J.D. curriculum of the School of Law consists of a 90-credit, full- time program. The vast majority of students complete the program in 36 months by attending primarily in the fall and spring semesters. A student may complete the program in 24 months by attending additional intersessions and summer semesters. A student may begin the first year of law school study either during the traditional fall semester or during the summer.

The LL.M. curriculum of the School of Law consists of a 26-credit program with full-time, part-time, and distance-learning options.

History/Mission/Purpose

The primary function of the school is to provide professional education required to prepare students for careers in the legal field. The law school, established in 1854, is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Accreditation

The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association, most recently in 2013. It has been continuously approved since 1930. The School of Law is also a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Other Information

Law Practice Before being admitted to the practice of law, graduates must take and pass a state bar examination.

Academics & Admissions

Admission Policies

Every J.D. applicant must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), register for the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS), and earn a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university prior to matriculation. Every LL.M. applicant must have a J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school or a first law degree (J.D., LL.B., and Bachelor of Laws) from a foreign law school.

Academic Regulations

College/School-wide Degree Requirements

J.D.
Core Curriculum

For the Juris Doctor degree, the requirements are: (1) successful completion of 90 credit hours of law courses (70 of which must be graded credit hours and 70 of which must come from courses that meet in regularly scheduled classroom hours), including the courses specifically required for graduation, and (2) an overall grade-point average of 2.00 (C) or better. The curriculum and courses required for graduation are subject to change at any time without prior notice at the direction of the law faculty.

Required Courses
First Year
LAWS 5501Constitutional Law I (one semester)3-4
LAWS 5505Contracts (one semester)3-6
LAWS 5510Criminal Law (one semester)2-3
LAWS 5515Civil Procedure I (one semester)1-4
LAWS 5525Property (one semester)3-6
LAWS 5900Professional Identity Formation (two semesters)1
LAWS 5930
& LAWS 5931		Legal Writing I
and Legal Writing II (two semesters)		2-7
One Skills/Drafting course 13
Upper-level (Second and Third Years)
LAWS 5515Civil Procedure I1-4
LAWS 6300Evidence (one semester)3-4
LAWS 6915Bar Exam Prep I (one semester during second year)3
LAWS 7915Bar Exam Prep II (one semester during third year)3
One Skills course 23
One Drafting course 23
One writing course 22-3
1

Courses fulfilling the skills requirement are designated each semester by the law faculty.

2

Courses fulfilling the Skills, Drafting, and Writing requirements are designated each semester by the law faculty

Course Loads

Course loads range from 10 to 18 hours of work per semester during the fall and spring, and up to 7 hours per semester during the summer semesters. The law school does not offer a part-time program, although a student may obtain permission to enroll in fewer than 10 hours for special reasons. A student may also enroll in fewer than 10 hours during the student's final semester if the student needs less than 10 hours for graduation.

Credit from Other Institutions

A student who obtains prior permission may enroll in classes at other ABA-approved institutions as visiting students. Transfer course work completed with a grade of C or better will be credited toward the J.D. degree.

LL.M. in Air and Space Law
Core Curriculum

For the Master of Laws degree, the requirements are: (1) successful completion of 26 credit hours of air and space law course work, including the courses specifically required for graduation, and (2) an overall grade-point average of 2.00 (C) or better. The curriculum and courses required for graduation are subject to change at any time without prior notice at the direction of the law faculty.

Required Courses
LL.M. Required Courses
LAWS 6700Public International Air Law (one semester)3
LAWS 6701Private International Air Law (one semester)1-3
LAWS 6702U.S. National Aviation Law (one semester)3
LAWS 6711Int'l Aviation Finance and Leasing Law (one semester)1-3
LAWS 7700International Space Law (one semester)3
LAWS 7701United States Domestic Space Law (one semester)3
LAWS 7715Comparative National Space Law (one semester)1-3
LAWS 7997AMaster's Thesis I (one semester)1
LAWS 7997BMaster's Thesis II (one semester)1
LAWS 7997CMaster's Thesis III (one semester) 11-6
1

The law faculty may also allow an LL.M. student to substitute a designated elective for a required course in prescribed circumstances.

Course Loads

For students in the full-time program, course loads are 10 credits during the fall and spring semesters, and 6 credits during the summer. For a student in the part-time program, course loads will vary. A part-time student will have 24 months to complete the program.

Credit from Other Institutions

The LL.M. program does not accept credit from other institutions.

Advising

For the J.D., the associate dean for academic affairs and the law registrar regularly advise students, along with members of the law faculty. The School of Law does not require academic advising. For the LL.M., the LL.M. program staff and instructors provide regular advising, along with other members of the law faculty.

Selecting and Changing Majors

Law schools, in general, do not offer majors. The School of Law, however, does offer three concentrations:

  1. Concentration in Criminal Law;
  2. Concentration in Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law; and
  3. Concentration in Business Law. Each of these concentrations allows a student who devotes 27 hours of J.D. study to the specific field to earn the relevant notation in addition to the J.D. degree. LL.M. programs, in general, do not offer majors.

Honor Code Policy

Law students must abide by the honor code of the School of Law, which governs the professional conduct of law students during their academic study. The code is administered by the Honor Council, which investigates the matter and conducts a hearing, if necessary.

Faculty in School of Law

Cameron Morgan Abel

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Dr
University, MS 38677
cmabel@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-3636

Julie Addison

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
jlhowell@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Matthew James Baker

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Dr.
University, MS 38677
mjbaker5@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6902

Barry Benson

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Chucky Mullins
University, MS 38677
bfbenson@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

William W Berry

Professor of Law, Associate Dean of Research, and Frank Montague Jr. Professorship of Legal Studies
Law Ctr
University, MS 38677
wwberry@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6859

Ralph Brashier

Adjunct Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rcbrashi@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Nikki Breeland

Adjunct Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
nlbreela@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Patrick Bryan

Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Child Advocacy Clinic
Khayat Law Center, 3rd floor
University, MS 38677
pkbryan@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Aaron Brynildson

Law Instructor
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
ambrynil@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6902

Tucker Carrington

Associate Dean of Clinical Programs, Director of the Innocence Project and Professor of Law
Robert Khayat School of Law #3049
University, MS 38677
carringw@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

David W Case

Professor of Law and Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada Lecturer in Law
3011 Law School
University, MS 38677
dwcase@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6843

Mary Ann Connell

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
481 Chucky Mullins Dr
University, MS 38677
connell@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Benjamin P Cooper

Professor of Law and Frank Montague Jr Professorship of Legal Studies & Professionalism
509 Law Center
University, MS 38677
bcooper@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6809

Marie Saliba Cope

Clinical Associate Professor of Law Instruction
1005 Law Center
University, MS 38677
mscope@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7413

Jade Craig

Assistant Professor of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Rm 7361
University, MS 38677
jacraig@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6902

William J Derrick

Professor of the Practice of Law
501 Law Center
University, MS 38677
wjderric@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6879

Brian Downing

Assistant Professor of Law
469 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
brdownin@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6837

Robert N Duran

Assistant Professor of Practice
2065 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rnduran1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Gray Edmondson

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
sgedmond@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Annie Edwards

Adjunct Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
almarsh1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Martin Edwards

Assistant Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
amedwar1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Antonia L Eliason

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
aeliason@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6883

Molly Fergusson

Professor of the Practice of Law
Law Center
University, MS 38677
mefergu1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6888

Victor Fleitas

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
vifleita@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Jim Gatto

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
jggatto@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Ronnie Gipson

Adjunct Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rrgipson@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

Karen Glover

Director of Academic Success Program and Assistant Professor of Practice
1009 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
kllott@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-3090

Kenny Griffis

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
tkgriffi@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

BEN Griffith

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
begriffi@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Jeremy Grunert

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Drive
University, MS 38677
jjgruner@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

Surya Gunasekara

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
sggunase@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Jacinta Andreanna Hall

Adjunct Professor of Law
Rck Law Center, Room 2065
University, MS 38677
jahall5@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Matthew Russell Hall

Associate Professor of Law and Jesse D Puckett Jr Lecturer
Robert C. Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
mrhall@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6853

Kimberly Hampton

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
kdmccray@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (661) 915-7361

Michelle L.D. Hanlon

Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law and Assistant Professor of Practice
3069 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
mlhanlon@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-2688

Andrea Harrington

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
ajharrin@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

Tom Henderson

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Drive
University, MS 38677
tlhende3@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Desiree Carole Hensley

Professor of Law and Director of the Housing Clinic
School of Law #3021
University, MS 38677
dhensley@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6896

Catie Hester

Assistant Professor of Practice
Rm 1047 Khayat Law Ctr
University, MS 38677
cashburn@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6912

Justin Huckaby

Director of Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law
1002 Khayat Law Ctr
University, MS 38677
jrhuckab@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6836

Cliff Johnson II

Clinical Professor of Law Instruction
RCK Center
University, MS 38677
jcjohns6@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

John Jones

Adjunct Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
jgjones3@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Reggie Jones

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rejones3@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Almas Khan

Assistant Professor of Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
bakhan@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Philip Levy

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies and Law Instruction
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
pmlevy@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Trey Lyons

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
gtlyons@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Suzy Marshall

Adjunct Professor of Law
RCK Law Center
University, MS 38677
sgmarsha@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Carole E Murphey

Director of Mississippi Judicial College
358 Kinard Hall
University, MS 38677
cmurphey@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5451

Troy Odom

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
tfodom@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Cal Peeler

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
cdpeeler@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Elizabeth F Percy

Professor of Law and Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government
Law Center
University, MS 38677
percy@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6848

Roy Percy

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
100 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rpercy@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Barbara Phillips

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
byphill1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Larry J Pittman

Professor of Law and Leonard B. Melvin Lecturer in Law
3089 Khayat Law Ctr
University, MS 38677
lpittman@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6845

Rosamond Posey

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rposey@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Ruth Pritchard-Kelly

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
rwpritch@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

Nina Rifkind

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
nlrifkin@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

C.J. Robison

Adjunct Professor of Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
cjrobiso@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

Ronald J Rychlak

Distinguished Professor of Law and Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government
915 Khayat Law Ctr
University, MS 38677
rrychlak@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6841

David Sanders

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
000 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
davesan@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Sarah Schnaithman

Adjunct Professor of Law
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
saschnai@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Catherine Servati

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
000 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
ccservat@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Jack Shelton

Adjunct Professor of Center for Air and Space Law
481 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
jkshelt1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6840

Kiger Sigh

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
klsigh@olemiss.edu — UM Profile

Hans P Sinha

Clinical Professor and Director of Externship Program
518 Lamar Law Center
University, MS 38677
hsinha@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6884

Fred Slabach

Dean of the School of Law and Professor of Law
Dean's Office Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
fslabach@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6900

Charles W Stotler

Assistant Professor of Practice
3012 Khayat Law Ctr
University, MS 38677
cstotler@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-2316

Ann Tweedy

Professor of Law
3rd floor Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
aetweedy@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-3199

Jamila Kamaria Alexander Virgil

Assistant Professor of Practice of Law
3rd Floor Khayat Law Center
Univeristy, MS 38677
javirgil@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-3199

Paul Watkins

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
pbwatkin@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Taylor Webb

Adjunct Professor of Law Instruction
0 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
thwebb@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

William Thomas Wilkins

Director of the Mississippi Law Research Institute
283-G Kinard Hall
University, MS 38677
wwilkins@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7730

Jack Williams

Professor of the Practice of Law
334B Law Center
University, MS 38677
cjxn@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Susan Winters

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Law
100 Khayat Law Center
University, MS 38677
swinters@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 925-3199

Emeritus Faculty

GUTHRIE T ABBOTT

PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW
3039 KHAYAT LAW CTR
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
gtabbott@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6851

JOHN R BRADLEY

PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW
LAW CENTER ROOM 2065
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
jbradley@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6821

LARRY S BUSH

Professor Emeritus of Law
543 LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
lwbush@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6843

Deborah H Bell

Professor Emerita of Law
RCK Law Center
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
dbell@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6867

Janice K Bounds

Assistant Dean and Associate Professor Emerita of Legal Studies
GEORGE STREET UNIVERSITY HOUSE
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
jbounds@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7900

Phillip Wayne Broadhead

Clinical Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus of Criminal Appeals
520 LAMAR LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
pwb@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5560

CHARLES L CLARK

Dean Emeritus, Institute for Continuing Studies
371 MARTINDALE
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
cclark@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7313

David Lamar Calder

Clinical Professor Emeritus of Law
Robert C Khayat Law Ctr Rm 3017, 418 Chucky Mullins Dr
University, MS 38677
dcalder@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7394

Marcia Sheryl Cole

Director of Internship and Community Engagement and Lecturer of Applied Gerontology Emeritus
P.O. BOX 1848. THE GEORGE ST HOUSE
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
mscole@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-1297

John M Czarnetzky

Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer
ROBERT C. KHAYAT. LAW CENTER, 481 COLISEUM DR., P.O.B. 1848
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
johnmc@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6807

Donna Raye Davis

Associate Professor Emerita of Law
3083 KHAYAT LAW CTR
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
donnad@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6861

Samuel M Davis

Dean Emeritus and Jamie L Whitten Chair Emeritus Law and Government
RCK LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
smdavis@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

Don Fruge'

Professor Emeritus of Law
ROBERT KHAYAT LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
dfruge@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

JOANNE IRENE GABRYNOWICZ

Director Emeritus of the National Center for Remote Sensing, Air and Space Law
1060 LAW SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
jgabryno@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6877

Kristy L Gilliland

Director of Law Library and Professor Emeritus of Law
Law Center
University, MS 38677
gillilan@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6836

Karen O Green

Professor Emerita of Law
503 LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
kgreen@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6820

Michael H Hoffheimer

Professor Emeritus of Law and Jamie L Whitten Chair of Law and Government
553 LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
mhoffhei@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6865

Linda Denise Keena

Associate Professor Emerita of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
M306 Mayes Hall
University, MS 38677
ldkeena@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7902

Patricia Krueger

Professor Emerita of the Practice of Law
Roberts C. Khayat Law Center, 481 Colisseum Dr
University, MS 38677
pkrueger@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6889

ROBERT A WEEMS

Professor Emeritus of Law
RCK LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
rweems@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7361

PARHAM HENRY WILLIAMS

Dean Emeritus of Law and Professor Emeritus of Law
547 LAW SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
phwilli1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-6847

Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards

School of Applied Sciences - Thomas A. Crowe Award

Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award

  • Ronald J Rychlak - Distinguished Professor of Law and Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government (2019)

The Distinguished Professor Award

The Award acknowledges outstanding faculty by conferring the honorific title of Distinguished Professor. Appointment as a Distinguished Professor is reserved for only the very best faculty members in recognition of sustained excellence.

  • Ronald J Rychlak - Distinguished Professor of Law and Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government (2020)

Staff Council Award - EEO5

  • POINDEXTER E BARNES - NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (1996)

Faculty Achievement Award

The Faculty Achievement Award is given annually to recognize unusual effort in the classroom, involvement with students, and active scholarship.

  • William W Berry - Professor of Law, Associate Dean of Research, and Frank Montague Jr. Professorship of Legal Studies (2022)
  • Michael H Hoffheimer - Professor Emeritus of Law and Jamie L Whitten Chair of Law and Government (2019)

Frist Service Award

  • THOMAS RAY MASON - DIRECTOR OF TRIAL ADVOCACY AND INTERN PROGRAM AND PROFESSOR OF LAW (2004)

Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award

The Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the University is selected from nominations submitted by students, alumni and faculty.

  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (2016)
  • William W Berry - Professor of Law, Associate Dean of Research, and Frank Montague Jr. Professorship of Legal Studies (2013)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (1994)
  • GUTHRIE T ABBOTT - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (1986)

School of Law Outstanding Teacher of the Year

  • Ira Richard Gershon - Professor of Law Instruction (2023)
  • Matthew Russell Hall - Associate Professor of Law and Jesse D Puckett Jr Lecturer (2022)
  • Matthew Russell Hall - Associate Professor of Law and Jesse D Puckett Jr Lecturer (2021)
  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (2020)
  • Antonia L Eliason - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law (2019)
  • Donna Raye Davis - Associate Professor Emerita of Law (2018)
  • Larry J Pittman - Professor of Law and Leonard B. Melvin Lecturer in Law (2017)
  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (2016)
  • Samuel M Davis - Dean Emeritus and Jamie L Whitten Chair Emeritus Law and Government (2015)
  • Mercer E Bullard - Assistant Professor of Finance (2014)
  • RICHARD L BARNES - PROFESSOR OF LAW (2013)
  • JOHN R BRADLEY - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (2013)
  • JACK W NOWLIN - SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN, PROFESSOR OF LAW AND JESSIE D.PUCKETT JR. LECTURER (2012)
  • William J Derrick - Professor of the Practice of Law (2011)
  • Deborah H Bell - Professor Emerita of Law (2010)
  • JACK W NOWLIN - SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN, PROFESSOR OF LAW AND JESSIE D.PUCKETT JR. LECTURER (2006)
  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (2005)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (2003)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (2002)
  • GUTHRIE T ABBOTT - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (2001)
  • GEORGE C COCHRAN - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (2000)
  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (1999)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (1999)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (1998)
  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (1997)
  • GUTHRIE T ABBOTT - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (1992)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (1989)
  • GEORGE C COCHRAN - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (1985)
  • GUTHRIE T ABBOTT - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (1984)
  • Deborah H Bell - Professor Emerita of Law (1983)
  • Karen O Green - Professor Emerita of Law (1982)
  • ROBERT A WEEMS - Professor Emeritus of Law (1980)
  • GUTHRIE T ABBOTT - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (1976)
  • GUTHRIE T ABBOTT - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (1974)

School of Law Ben Hardy Faculty Service Award

The Ben A. Hardy Faculty Excellence Award recognizes outstanding teaching, scholarship and service by a faculty member of the School of Law. The recipient is selected annually by the Dean and the President of the Law School Student Body.

  • Lisa Shaw Roy - Professor of Law and Jesse D. Puckett Jr Lecturer (2023)
  • Yvette Theresa Butler - Assistant Professor of Law (2022)
  • John M Czarnetzky - Professor Emeritus of Law and Mitchell, McNutt and Sams Distinguished Lecturer (2021)
  • Michael H Hoffheimer - Professor Emeritus of Law and Jamie L Whitten Chair of Law and Government (2020)
  • Phillip Wayne Broadhead - Clinical Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus of Criminal Appeals (2019)
  • Matthew Russell Hall - Associate Professor of Law and Jesse D Puckett Jr Lecturer (2018)
  • Ronald J Rychlak - Distinguished Professor of Law and Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government (2017)
  • Michele Alexandre - ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE, PROFESSOR OF LAW, AND LEONARD B MELVIN LECTURER IN LAW (2016)
  • Donna Raye Davis - Associate Professor Emerita of Law (2015)
  • Karen O Green - Professor Emerita of Law (2014)
  • Elizabeth F Percy - Professor of Law and Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government (2013)

Joan K. Murphy Outstanding Faculty Award

The Joan K. Murphy Outstanding Staff Award is selected annually by the Student Bar Association (SBA) Senate and presented to a member of the law school staff in recognition of outstanding contribution to the faculty, staff, and student body.