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Founded in 1921 and located in the historic West End of Hartford, the UConn School of Law

09/16/2026

Please join us for a discussion commemorating the 35th anniversary of Derrick Bell's Racial Realism speech at UConn Law.

Thursday, Sept. 24 | 5 p.m.
Stuart F. Smith Reading Room Starr Hall

The speech was a wake-up call to those seeking to advance racial justice, urging different civil rights strategies rooted in a realist understanding of the permanence of racism in the United States. The following spring, the Connecticut Law Review published his speech as well as responses by other scholars. We are hosting this roundtable conversation with Professors Devon Carbado (NYU School of Law), Robert S. Chang (UC Irvine School of Law), Ariela Gross (UCLA School of Law), and Alexis Hoag-Fordjour (Brooklyn Law School). Each scholar will revisit Professor Bell’s Racial Realism, considering its legacy and current relevance to today’s racial climate. In the spring, the Connecticut Law Review will publish essays by these scholars as well as additional invited contributions.

REGISTER: https://www.events.foundation.uconn.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=893656&

09/10/2026

Not even a little rain can keep us away from the Student Organization Fair! With nearly 50 student organizations, there's something for everyone — journals, affinity groups, athletics, policy, competition, practice area. These groups are such a crucial part of the vibrant community at UConn Law. Learn more, and find contact information for the various groups, at law.uconn.edu/studentorgs

09/04/2026

Meet the newest members of the UConn Law community!

This year's new JD, LLM, SJD, and exchange students come to Hartford with a wealth of experiences shaped by service, scholarship, professional achievement, and global engagement. Their perspectives and talents will enrich our classrooms, strengthen our community, and help shape the future of the legal profession. https://today.uconn.edu/2026/09/uconn-law-welcomes-a-new-class-of-scholars-advocates-and-leaders/

08/31/2026

Who says first-day-of-school photos are just for kids?

Our students kicked off the year by sharing their aspirations for the future. We're excited to see where their journeys lead and know they'll find success along the way.

08/30/2026

Welcome to UConn Law! This week was all about getting prepared, but you've made it through orientation and are ready to officially begin law school.

You met the experts to learn about what we do and the resources we offer. You have been briefed on academic preparedness, the justice gap, and the bar's character and fitness requirement. You have heard from current students and alumni about planning for your career. You met faculty in your practice area interest, sat in on sample classes, and learned about academic expectations. You addressed well-being in the law, cultural competence, and ran a scavenger hunt through the library and IT. You packed hygiene kits from Dignity Grows to support Husky Harvest and area organizations that support low-income communities.

Most importantly, you started to get to know your classmates and make the connections that will support you through law school.

08/27/2026

We're excited to welcome four new faculty members: Professors Gregory Antill and Melissa Stewart as well as Fellows Maegan Faitsch ’19 and Brianne Felsher!

Gregory Antill will teach Legal Profession. His scholarship applies developments in philosophy and cognitive science to traditional legal questions about mens rea, culpability, causation, and expert testimony.

Melissa Stewart will teach International Human Rights Law and Civil Procedure and holds a joint appointment with the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute. Her research combines theoretical and practical approaches to international law, with a focus on the rights of stateless people, refugees, migrants, immigrants, and internally displaced people.

Maegan Faitsch ’19 is the William R. Davis Clinical Teaching Fellow in the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic. She has represented immigrants and refugees in Connecticut for six years, and worked in the clinic as a student.

Brianne Felsher is the Stuart F. Smith Fellow. The study the legal history of q***r families and marriages in the United States from the early 1800s through World War I.

Read more at https://today.uconn.edu/2026/08/new-faculty-expand-uconn-laws-strengths-in-scholarship-teaching-and-advocacy/

08/25/2026

Mollie Teal interned at CVS Health this summer:

"My experience as a Legal Intern at CVS Health this summer has been an incredible opportunity to learn about the variety of in-house roles that exist in large corporations. Working for a Fortune 10 company that employs over 300,000 people nationwide has given me the opportunity to expand my understanding of multiple areas of the law; within the same week I observed an employment mediation with the EEOC, researched deposition notice requirements for the tort litigation team, and visited a distribution center to see how decisions from corporate impact the safety and productivity standards for thousands of workers. Working in the Aetna building has also given me a look into what a corporate career can look like here in Hartford. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to interact with attorneys across a multitude of practice areas."

08/21/2026

At UConn Law, support starts before the first day of class.

Through our Turbocharge Pre-Orientation program, incoming first-generation law students spent the week getting to know their classmates, building skills for law school, and connecting with faculty, alumni, and legal professionals. They also explored topics ranging from legal reasoning and research to networking and navigating the expectations of law school.

During Day at the Firm, they met practicing attorneys and learned more about the profession.

Special thanks to Day Pitney LLP for sponsoring this important program and supporting the Day at the Firm experience!

08/18/2026

This summer, Solaiman Chowdhury interned with the Social Equity Council:

"This internship gave me insight into the riveting world of cannabis regulation, and a new perspective upon the industry. I had the opportunity to support the agency in its mission to destigmatize cannabis and empower communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Beyond working with the legal team, I worked alongside researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to make Connecticut's cannabis industry more equitable. From conducting statutory research, to reviewing contracts, to even drafting operational policies, my internship with the Council has given me invaluable experience and a greater understanding of the practice of law.

My time with the Council has shown me the great impact lawyers can create. Whether drafting legislation, implementing regulations, or litigating matters, our work has meaningful consequences. As lawyers, we are entrusted with a great responsibility to serve others and to promote public prosperity. I am eternally grateful for the mentorship I received during my internship, and I hope to pay that I can forward in the near future."

08/14/2026

We love window shopping on campus ... but looking at the windows, not through them. Many of our most beautiful windows are either oriel windows or have tracery. Oriel windows are arranged in a bay, protruding from an upper floor, and are meant to allow light to enter from various directions. Tracery is the ornamental stone work separating glass in windows. All of it is gorgeous.

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