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UNH Law Announces Tuition Discount Program for New Hampshire Residents and UNH Students
The University of New Hampshire School of Law Board of Trustees recently approved a tuition waiver program for New Hampshire residents and UNH students. According to John D. Hutson, Dean & President of the law school, "This new tuition policy signals our investment in New Hampshire residents and UNH students. We hope that all of our state's best and brightest students will give serious consideration to attending UNH School of Law." The tuition waivers of $4,000 each will be available for … -
Gov. Lynch’s Judiciary Nominations: 3 of 4 Have Ties to UNH Law
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch announced judicial nominees he will present to the Executive Council for approval; of the four, three have strong ties to the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Senior Associate Supreme Court Justice Linda Dalianis will be nominated for the position of Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. She will take the seat of retiring Chief Justice John T. Broderick, Jr. who has been selected to become the next dean and president of UNH … -
UNH Law Hosts Exhibits of Hand-Hooked Rugs and Woodblock Prints
Two art exhibits are currently on view at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, Two White St. The shows feature hand-hooked rugs by members of the White Mountain Woolen Magic New Hampshire Chapter and a solo exhibit of woodblock prints by Matt Brown of Lyme, NH. Both exhibits are open daily to the public, free of charge. Entitled Rug Hooking Gone Legal, the rug exhibit consists of more than 40 pieces, on display through Saturday, December 18. An all … -
Dean-designate Broderick Honored by NHCLU
Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr., Dean-designate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law, was presented with the Bill of Rights Award by the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union on November 14, 2010. He was honored for his ongoing commitment to access to justice issues during his term on the New Hampshire Supreme Court. In his remarks, he noted the importance of the courts in the United States and their role in achieving justice. In attendance were a number … -
UNH Law Teen Court Honored at Spirit of NH Awards
The University of New Hampshire School of Law chapter of Teen Court (UNH Law Teen Court) was honored recently at the annual Spirit of New Hampshire awards. Each fall, the statewide recognition celebration is hosted by Volunteer NH in collaboration with the Office of the Governor. Spirit of New Hampshire awards honor outstanding contributions to volunteerism throughout the state of New Hampshire. The UNH Law Teen Court team was a finalist in the Higher Education category of the Volunteer Program Champion … -
Strains of UNH Law Amicus Brief Heard in Federal Circuit’s Hyatt v Kappos Decision
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down a decision in Hyatt v Kappos November 8 that was in many ways similar to the points urged by the Law School’s IP Amicus Brief Clinic last May. According to Professor Jeff Hawley, Director of the IP Amicus Brief Clinic, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found: 1) No new issues are to be considered in the District of Columbia district court in an action under Section 145; 2) … -
UNH Law Announces Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr. as New Dean
After completing a national search, the University of New Hampshire School of Law has named outgoing Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr. of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, as its new Dean and President. He will replace retiring Dean John D. Hutson, who has led the school since 2000. “In Justice Broderick, we have found someone with years of high level experience as a lawyer, teacher, and appellate judge who can inspire faculty, students, and staff to take the University of … -
UNH Law Announces Board of Trustees
The University of New Hampshire School of Law, formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center, has announced its Board of Trustees: Douglas J. Wood, JD '76, University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center), is Chair of the Board. He is a member of the Advertising, Technology & Media Law Group of Reed Smith LLP in New York, NY. Cathy J. Green, JD '77, UNH School of Law, is the Vice Chair of the Board. She is a partner … -
3 UNH Law Alumni Elected to U.S. Congress
Yesterday's election brought out record numbers of voters across the nation, and its results ensure that three University of New Hampshire School of Law alumni will be seeing each other regularly on the U.S. Capitol House floor. Representative Donna F. Edwards, JD '89, was re-elected to serve Maryland's 4th Congressional District. She serves on the Committees on Science and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure. She was was named last month as one of "10 Best Members of Congress" by Esquire magazine …