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Though some Supreme Court watchers speculate about how the faith of #SCOTUS justices shapes their rulings, Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock suggests caution in ascribing a particular decision to religious influence. @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2025/09/30/p...

Prof. Micah Schwartzman ’05 discusses a possible conflict between new worship services and messaging at the Pentagon and the Constitution’s establishment clause. @rns.org @micahschwartzman.bsky.social religionnews.com/2025/09/29/c...

A new book by #UVALaw Prof. G. Edward White explores the life and legacy of #SCOTUS Justice Robert H. Jackson. www.law.virginia.edu/news/202510/...

My piece on the Trump tariffs litigation in the Supreme Court has just dropped: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/ieep... Headline: The administration does not have the legal basis it claims to impose these tariffs.

#UVALaw students and recent grads share what they’ve learned and experienced doing pro bono work. www.law.virginia.edu/pro-bono/wha...

The Roberts Court at 20, panel discussion, Featuring Xiao Wang, Stephanie Barclay, Kannon Shanmugam, Jonathan Adler, Benjamin Mizer, and moderated by Chief Legal Correspondent of CBS News, Jan Crawford!, buff.ly/ICVzziy

LISTEN: How could a U.S. bailout of Argentina affect holders of sovereign bonds? Profs. Mitu Gulati and Mark Weidemaier of the University of North Carolina weigh in.

🚨 Special Feature — #17 Caleb Nelson @uvalaw.bsky.social — “Must Administrative Officers Serve at the President’s Pleasure?” Part of @nyulaw.bsky.social Democracy Project: 100 Ideas in 100 Days 👉 Read this important piece here: democracyproject.org/posts/must-a...

Join me and @uvalaw.bsky.social 3L, Kyndall Walker, as we discuss "Contract or Prison," in The Chicago Law Review, with @notredamelaw.bsky.social Professor Sadie Blanchard

Griff Aldrich ’99, the new associate head coach of @uvamenshoops.bsky.social, shares lessons from the law and coaching on the “Admissible” podcast.

@masonlec.bsky.social #EmergingLawPoliticalEconomy Author+Comment: ✍️ Paul G. Mahoney – Interim President of UVA and @uvalaw.bsky.social Professor 📑 President Mahoney comments on the previous post’s paper by Prof. Todd Zywicki of Antonin Scalia Law Read the paper🔗 tinyurl.com/dma5m28j

Triple Hoo John D. Fowler Jr. ’86 discusses his goals as the new chair of the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees.

WATCH: At the #UVA Miller Center’s Conference on the American Presidency, Prof. Aditya Bamzai says the debate over the president’s power to remove executive officers is one of the oldest questions in constitutional law.

The first week of fall is adding color to North Grounds. Break out the pumpkin spice!

I’m on Substack, discussing some of the issues and readings I’m covering in my Repugnant Transactions course this year. Join me there if you’re up for hearing about blood, our first segment this year

Charlene Wang ’15 trades law for lit with her debut novel, “I’ll Follow You,” published by Mindy Kaling’s imprint.

Meet five new students with demonstrated leadership qualities who received a Karsh-Dillard Scholarship at #UVALaw. www.law.virginia.edu/news/202509/...

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflected on her journey to the Supreme Court of the United States and discussed her memoir during an event at #UVALaw sponsored by the Education Rights Institute. www.law.virginia.edu/news/202509/...

Team Law Library was in their element at United Way’s Day of Caring yesterday! New Beginnings Christian Community Church needed some help reorganizing their library, and we were happy to lend our experience! @unitedwaycville.bsky.social #UVALaw #LawLibraries #UnitedWayDayOfCaring

LISTEN: On the latest “Admissible,” Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 talks to Prof. Xiao Wang about the #UVALaw Supreme Court Litigation Clinic’s work and two #SCOTUS wins this year.

This seems like a perfect time for courts confronting questions on grants to read Ann Woolhandler's paper @uvalaw.bsky.social papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

WATCH: Prof. George Geis leads a mock class and demonstrates how cold-calling works with help from #UVALaw students during orientation.

Join me & @uvalaw.bsky.social 3L Denise Azadeh as we discuss the End Kidney Deaths Act w/ Elaine Perlman

With more than 30 faculty members, #UVALaw’s Program in Constitutional Law offers an unparalleled variety of lecture courses, seminars and clinics in the field. #ConstitutionDay

Prof. John Duffy was appointed to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Public Advisory Committee, among other recent achievements and accolades for members of the #UVALaw community.

Prof. Juliet Hatchett ’15 says the city of Norfolk is “dragging its feet” to compensate #UVALaw Innocence Clinic client Gilbert Merritt for a wrongful conviction. @pilotonline.com

LISTEN: @umnlawschool.bsky.social Prof. @jillhasday.bsky.social says at a LawTech Center event that sexism still affects constitutional law, political decision-making and everyday life — and that remembering women’s historical struggle matters.

75 years ago today, Gregory Hayes Swanson ’51 enrolled in classes at #UVALaw, becoming the first Black student at the Law School and UVA. Read about his journey and life on Grounds.

Session 3 on Proof — philosophy and law of evidence, with Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Ed Chang, Alex Stein, and Kim Ferzan.

On Oct 6, Leon Szeptycki with @uvalaw.bsky.social will moderate a discussion on connecting research with communities. What does community-engaged research mean? Why is it so important? And what are some of the pitfalls? Register to be there-https://environmentalfuturesforum.org/register

The 310 members of #UVALaw2028 come from 131 undergraduate institutions and were selected from a pool of 6,743 applicants. Read about five of these first-year students.

Prof. Elizabeth Rowe weighs in on whether a pair of federal appeals court rulings clarify the level of detail plaintiffs must provide in trade secrets lawsuits. @bloomberglaw.com

I got to talk with WUSA9 news about DC grand juries and US Attorney Pirro's disgraceful attack on jurors (along with the legendary Prof. Abbe Smith): www.wusa9.com/article/news...

WATCH: Scholars discuss Vice Dean Ashley Deeks’ new book, “The Double Black Box: National Security, Artificial Intelligence, and the Struggle for Democratic Accountability.”

Will Giles ’07 has been named principal deputy chief counsel of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, an independent bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department. @law360.bsky.social

WATCH: Visit #UVALaw and learn more about the #lawschool through a video tour with recent grads Andrew Searles and Asha Talia Chadha.

In the latest PLACE Blog, Elizabeth Putfark ’24 of the Southern Environmental Law Center discusses how engaging with the environmental law opportunities at #UVALaw set her up for success.

A seized Russian yacht up for auction is a “floating lawsuit” but could still find a buyer, says Prof. @pbs3.bsky.social ’77.

@bloomberglaw.com and @law360.bsky.social have recognized six #UVALaw alumni for their accomplishments and as up-and-coming leaders in the field.

Today, I joined @uvalaw.bsky.social students and the Charlottesville community to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Swanson decision. Gregory Swanson’s admission to the law school laid the foundation for  desegregating UVA, opening the door for me to attend the law school 44 years later.

It's here!! 🎉

Ethan Benson ’28 fueled his love of history working as a manager of a shipwreck exploration company before enrolling at #UVALaw.

LISTEN: On the season 7 kickoff for “Admissible,” Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 talks to @uvamenshoops.bsky.social associate head coach Griff Aldrich ’99 about the transformation of college sports and how skills learned in #lawschool apply to all areas of life.

WATCH: Prof. Saikrishna Prakash discusses how the Constitution and the presidency were shaped by the demands of the late 18th century and how both continue to evolve.

WATCH: Prof. Sarah Stewart Ware talks to new students about how to prepare for law school classes and read cases.

WATCH: Thinking about applying to #UVALaw? Recent grads Andrew Searles and Asha Talia Chadha offer a tour around the #lawschool.

1Ls Morgan Gaspar and Sarah Beddingfield, the first Roadmap Scholars to matriculate at #UVALaw, discuss their journey to #lawschool.

Prof. @daniellecitron.bsky.social will be a panelist Oct. 30 for “Media, Social Media, and the Changing Election Information Environment in 2026,” part of UCLA Law’s Safeguarding Democracy Project.