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US News & World Report ranks KU Law among top 40 public law schools in 2021 rankings

KU Law is among the top 40 public law schools in the 2021 rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Law specialties ranking among the top 50 public law school programs include Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Contract-Commercial Law, Criminal Law and Environmental Law.

Book outlines how agriculture can be revolutionized, supported by new international bodies

Revolutionizing the way humans practice agriculture by implementing new practices supported by international bodies might sound like a radical idea. Yet it's possible, according to a University of Kansas legal expert whose new book shares how similar international bodies have already moved beyond…

Additional updates concerning KU Law classes and events

Several updates on law classes, events and other items related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Message from the Dean: KU Law response to COVID-19

The law school will have several operational changes in light of recent announcements.

KU Law team claims top advocacy prize at Indian law moot court competition

A University of Kansas School of Law team received the highest advocacy honors at the National Native American Law Students Association Moot Court Competition in Berkeley, California.

Alumnus pledges $1 million for future needs at School of Law

When Michael Davis was a professor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1971, he made a big impression on law student Christopher “Kit” Smith — so big that Smith and his wife, Diana, have pledged $1 million to create a fund at KU Law in Davis’ name.

Law Journal Symposium to explore ever-changing work environment

Legal scholars, academics, practitioners and policy experts will gather in Lawrence to discuss how changes to the work environment impact the legal landscape at the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy’s annual symposium.

Law students, Legal Services for Students can help file your taxes for free

Each spring, law students from KU provide free federal and state tax preparation services to those who qualify through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This year’s program runs from Feb. 20 through April 15.

KU law professor co-writes latest edition of frequently cited guide to civil litigation

KU law professor Lumen Mulligan has co-written a treatise that will help guide judges and attorneys through the ever-evolving field of civil procedure with in-depth, nuanced information on the rules guiding federal courts. “Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules and Commentary, 2020 edition” is…

Concerns about environmental disclosure from companies overblown, legal analysis finds

Companies often argue that requiring more information disclosures from public companies could overload investors. Those concerns are overblown, an analysis of comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission by a KU law professor shows.

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