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New York State’s law school has two alumnae—both currently serving as appellate division justices—nominated for elevation to the state’s top court.

University at Buffalo School of Law graduates saw a significant increase in the passage rate for first-time New York State bar exam takers, jumping from 72.5% in 2019 to 83.9%. While the overall first-time passage rate for graduates of any of the 15 law schools in New York State increased by 2.1%, UB School of Law saw an increase of 11.4%.

Represented by the Civil Rights & Transparency Clinic at the University at Buffalo School of Law, the New York Coalition for Open Government won a lawsuit against Niagara County that requires the release of years of financial disclosures of county officials.

Her appointment comes at a tipping-point moment in history. Mutua says she recognizes that anyone concerned with ensuring and expanding civil rights in America can see opportunity in the current moment.

Since fall 2018, the School of Law has offered a Veterans Legal Practicum to serve the legal needs of those who have served and their families. As part of this grant, the practicum established “help desks” at the law school’s clinic, WNY Heroes in Erie County and SERV Niagara.

University at Buffalo School of Law’s Puerto Rico Recovery Assistance Legal Clinic is preparing for its fifth service-learning trip to the island where a #UBLawResponds team of students and faculty will continue legal and policy work to support a resilient Puerto Rico.

The Niagara River – and pro bono work by University at Buffalo School of Law students – is gaining national prominence as the river and its corridor are named a Wetland of International Importance and part of the Ramsar Convention.

Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States will visit Buffalo on August 26. SUNY Chancellor to present Justice Ginsburg with Honorary Doctoral Degree in Law at UB ceremony.

America’s leading progressive legal organization has selected Mohammed Alam ’20 as one of 26 Next Generation Leaders.

Matthew K. Pelkey has joined the law school to lead the new Entrepreneurship Law Center in conjunction with the University’s Office of Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. proved to be personable, even witty, in front of an invitation-only crowd, affording attendees a rare personal glimpse into the mind of one of the nation’s most powerful jurists.

Highly motivated Medaille College students who want to build on their undergraduate education with top-notch legal training will be able to earn both bachelor’s and law degrees in just six years, under a new agreement between Medaille and University at Buffalo School of Law.

The Advocacy Institute – the School of Law’s newest signature initiative to train students to become the best advocates in the profession – has taken a major step forward with the naming of a high-profile National Advisory Board.

A panel of law professors became the Party of No on April 13, as they responded to students’ questions in a forum titled “2016 Presidential Campaign Promises: Can They Be Achieved?”

David Manch ’70 has made a major gift to establish the Professor Kenneth F. Joyce Excellence in Teaching Fund.