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October 20, 2014
Professor Mechele Dickerson’s book on homeownership points to unfavorable facts in the housing industry In her latest book, Professor Mechele Dickerson analyzes a pillar of the American Dream: homeownership. Published this summer by Cambridge University Press, “Homeownership and America’s Financial Underclass: Flawed Premises, Broken Promises, New Prescriptions” outlines misconceptions of homeownership and the modern realities […] -
October 20, 2014
Texas Law Hosts Events to Celebrate National Pro Bono Week Oct. 19-25
The Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program at The University of Texas School of Law, in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s National Pro Bono Celebration, has planned several events for students and the community that highlight the role of Texas Law in delivering pro bono services. The events will take place during the […] -
October 15, 2014
Eight Texas Law Alumnae Among Texas Lawyer’s “2014 Winning Women”
Eight Texas Law alumnae from across the state were selected to be among Texas Lawyer‘s 20 “Winning Women.” The recipients were selected from nearly 150 nominations and recognized during a luncheon Oct. 8 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas. Read more about the “Winning Women” on Texas Lawyer‘s website. This year’s Texas Law honorees include: […] -
October 15, 2014
New Gift Raises Mithoff Family Support of Pro Bono Program to $2 Million
A recent $1 million gift to The University of Texas School of Law from Richard and Virginia “Ginni” Mithoff of Houston will support the school’s Pro Bono Program. The gift brings the Mithoffs’ total contributions to the program to $2 million. By participating in the Pro Bono Program, students increase access to justice and build […] -
October 10, 2014
Alumnus Harley Clark, ’62, Man Behind “Hook ’em, Horns” Sign, Dies at 78
Retired state District Judge and alumnus Harley Clark, ’62, of Austin, a venerated Texas Ex who became a part of Longhorn lore by introducing the “Hook ’em, Horns” hand sign at a University of Texas pep rally during the 1950s, died Thursday at the age of 78. He passed away at his beloved farm near […] -
October 8, 2014
Four students have been selected to serve as Public Service Scholars with the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law for the 2014-15 academic year. The University of Texas School of Law awards scholarships each year to a group of outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to studying, promoting and working in public service. […] -
September 16, 2014
“Change It Up!” Event Introduces Students to Lawyering for Social Change
More than 40 1Ls and transfer students gathered Friday, Sept. 5, for Texas Law’s second annual “Change It Up!,” a social justice orientation hosted by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, the Capital Punishment Center, the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, and 25 student groups. The orientation was designed to […] -
August 29, 2014
International Symposium Brings Together Corporate, Banking, and Finance Experts in Honor of Prize -
August 28, 2014
TribTalk Op-Ed: Professor F. Scott McCown Discusses Improvements on Texas’ Drug Problem
How Texas kicked its big drug problem By F. Scott McCown A decade ago, Texas had a serious drug problem. Psychotropic medications — like antipsychotics, stimulants, mood stabilizers, antidepressants and sedatives — were being overprescribed in the state’s foster care system, endangering the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens and costing the […] -
August 18, 2014
Students Awarded Equal Justice Scholarship and G. Rollie White Public Service Scholarship
The University of Texas School of Law has awarded its 10th Equal Justice Scholarship to Alexander Stamm. It also awarded the inaugural G. Rollie White Public Service Scholarship to Paige Duggins. Both scholarships are awarded to an incoming first-year student who has a demonstrated commitment to social justice. The students are selected through a competitive […] -
August 6, 2014
Cameras in the Courtroom: Longhorn Network Films Moot Court Competition
Earlier this spring, the Longhorn Network television channel filmed the 2014 Thad T. Hutcheson 1L Moot Court Competition at The University of Texas School of Law. Sixty-four Texas Law students tackled a case that had been set before the Texas Supreme Court. Two currently sitting justices from the court participated in the final-round panel. The […] -
July 25, 2014
Dickerson: Why blacks are really leaving Austin By Mechele Dickerson As recent reports note, blacks continue to leave Austin. Many say it is because of the city’s decision in the 1920s to create a “negro district” or because of ongoing tensions between the black community and the Austin Police Department. The main reason blacks are […]
