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The Elon Law Difference

Elon offers students an innovative program of legal education, with a nationally recognized preceptor program in which attorneys mentor law students, a comprehensive leadership program, an emphasis on hands-on learning and skills development, and an integrated approach to career and professional development, all in a personalized, supportive learning environment. Learn more

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Report features Elon Law alumni excelling in the profession

Seventeen Elon Law alumni, excelling in judicial clerkships, business law and public interest law, are featured in the 2012 Alumni Profile Series.

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NC Business Court Judge Gale with Elon Law student Justin Ramey

Elon ranked among nation’s most innovative law schools

The National Jurist ranks Elon as one of the top 20 innovative law schools.

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Elon Law & The Washington Center announce externship program

The new program creates Washington, D.C. externship opportunities for law students in federal agencies, legislative offices and nonprofits.

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Elon Law Professor Henry Gabriel with law student

Scholarship with impact

Law scholars at Elon recently have represented the U.S. at international meetings and produced scholarship that informs regional, national and international policy debates.

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Elon Law and MBA students engage Southeast Asia

Twenty-three law and MBA students traveled to Vietnam and Singapore in January of 2013 to explore the dynamics of modern global trade and to develop knowledge and skill in international law and commerce.

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Leadership Students

Finding Solutions for Nonprofits in the Region

In Elon Law's 2013 Public Law and Leadership course, students identified solutions to legal issues confronting nonprofits that advocate for safe and affordable housing, educational opportunities of homeless youth, broader distribution of news about homelessness, and the dissemination of theater scholarships nationally.

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News

Elon Law students join leadership of ABA Law Student Division

Ian Phillips will serve as Executive Lieutenant Governor and Brian Park will serve as Lieutenant Governor for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for the Fourth Circuit of the American Bar Association Law Student Division.

Scott Gaylord named Jennings Professor

Elon Law Professor Scott Gaylord has been named Jennings Professor and Emerging Scholar in recognition of his teaching and scholarship. 

New members elected to Elon’s Law School Advisory Board

 

Marc D. Bishop, a partner with the law firm of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, and Ronny B. Lancaster, Senior Vice President for Government Relations at Assurant Inc., have joined the Elon University Law School Advisory Board.

 

Elon Law students teach at high schools in Street Law course

For the fifth consecutive year, Elon Law students taught at public high schools through an innovative Street Law course offered in the spring semester. 

Judge Teresa Vincent recognized at Women’s Law Association dinner

On April 17 the Elon Law Women’s Law Association celebrated students, faculty and legal professionals at the 5th Annual Women in the Profession Dinner. This year’s honoree for the “Outstanding Woman in the Profession” award was the Honorable Judge Teresa H. Vincent.

Elon Law students participate in international arbitration conference

Brenna Ragghianti and Andrew Scott engaged lawyers, law scholars, intergovernmental officials and senior corporate leaders at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (ATLAS) annual conference in April. 

Elon Law students recognized for pro bono service 

At Elon Law’s April Reception with the Legal Community, 43 students were recognized for significant pro bono and community service, including third-year law student Kaitlin Shimansky who was recognized for contributing the most pro bono hours while at Elon with 445 hours logged. 

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Events

Law Alumni Kickoff – May 23

The Elon University School of Law Alumni Association invites all law alumni, members of the Class of 2013 and the faculty and administration of Elon Law to a special reception welcoming the Class of 2013 into the Alumni Association.

Law School Commencement - May 25

Elon Law's 5th Annual Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. "Under the Oaks" at Elon University.

Memorial Day - May 27
Summer Session 1 - Classes Begin - May 28
Admitted Student Day-May 29
Elon Law Class of 2016 Admitted Student Day
Summer Session I - Last Day of Classes - June 21
Summer Session I - Exam Period - June 25-27
Summer Session II - Classes Begin - July 1
Independence Day - July 4
Summer Session II - Last Day of Classes - Aug. 2
Summer Session II - Exam Period - Aug. 6-8

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