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Congratulations to Dean Emerita Patricia Bennett, who received the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit!

Read more about this honor, presented during the Firth Circuit Judicial Conference, and Dean Bennett’s legacy of leadership here:

Former MC Law dean receives Fifth Circuit professionalism award Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Justice Carl E. Stewart, left, and Lt. Gen. Joseph Berger, executive director of American Inns of Court, present the 2026 American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit to Patricia....

Behind every successful student is a strong support system, and Assistant Dean Ellen Robb has helped make that possible for countless students at MC Law.

Recently featured for her impact on student success, Robb was also named Director of Career Services of the Year by Education Insider, a well-deserved recognition of her leadership, dedication, and commitment to helping students launch successful legal careers.

MC Law Career Services Leader Ellen Robb Featured for Impact on Student Success MC Law Assistant Dean of Career Services Ellen Robb was recently featured in Education Insider Magazine in an article highlighting her approach to guiding law students “with perspective and purpose.”

Today, we celebrate the MC Law Class of 2026!

As part of today’s Commencement ceremony, university leadership presented a posthumous Honorary Doctor of Laws degree to the family of Mississippi civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers. MC Law alumnus and State Treasurer David McRae delivered the commencement address.

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

Read more: https://law.mc.edu/about/news/civil-rights-leader-medgar-evers-receives-posthumous-honorary-degree-mc-law-spring-commencement

May 1st is reserved as a day of reflection on the role of the law and its importance for society, known as Law Day!

In celebration of this day, our annual Law Day ceremony was held last night to recognize students for their remarkable achievements.

This day is made possible by generous scholarship donors that have made yearly commitments to our students and their future contributions to the community.

MC Law was honored to host a retirement reception celebrating Professor Shirley Kennedy and her distinguished career of service, teaching, and advocacy, where colleagues, alumni, and friends gathered to reflect on her enduring impact in experiential legal education.

Throughout her tenure, Professor Kennedy has been a tireless advocate for children and families. As Director of the Child Advocacy Program and the Family and Children’s Law Center, she led critical initiatives including the Adoption Legal Clinic, Youth Court Clinic, and Guardian ad Litem Clinic, while also teaching and mentoring countless students.

On her last day of class, students, faculty and staff were present to thank her for her service with a “clap out.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to Professor Kennedy for over 25 years of service to MC Law and the community, and wish her all the best in her well-earned retirement.

MC Law is leading the way when it comes to practical AI training for law students:

https://mississippitoday.org/2026/04/20/law-school-ai-education-mississippi/

Read more about MC Law's new Center for AI Policy and Technology Leadership below!

https://law.mc.edu/about/news/mc-law-becomes-first-law-school-in-the-southeast-to-require-ai-certification-for-all-students

Mississippi law school is the first in the Southeast to require AI education - Mississippi Today Mississippi College School of Law is one of the first schools in the nation to tackle the growing influence of artificial intelligence in jurisprudence by

Happy 50th, MC Law!

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming alumni and friends to celebrate with a party on our newly updated patio.

It was a wonderful time of fellowship with our MC Law family.

We’re grateful for the last 50 years of success and excited to look ahead to the next 50!

There's still time to join us for next week's upcoming CLEs!

Register here: https://law.mc.edu/about/continuing-legal-education

MC Law has earned the prestigious 2026-2027 Gold Military Friendly® Schools designation, a recognition that highlights its exceptional commitment to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families.

This honor reflects MC Law’s ongoing mission to provide accessible, high-quality legal education while creating pathways for those who have served.

MC Law Earns Prestigious 2026-2027 Gold Military Friendly® Schools Graduate School Designation The 2026-2027 Gold Military Friendly® Schools designation, awarded annually, is considered a leading benchmark for colleges and universities that prioritize the success of military-connected students.

For students considering law school, cost is a big factor.

MC Law continues to have the lowest tuition among private law schools in the Southeast, along with accelerated pathways like 3+3 and fast-track options.

Find out more at the link below:

MC Law maintains the lowest tuition of any private law school in the Southeast As conversations surrounding rising tuition and student debt continue nationwide, MC Law is doubling down on a simple promise of more opportunity at a lower cost.