Brandeis School of Law

Brandeis School of Law

UofL cheerleaders, 1959. Photo courtesy of UofL Archives and Special Collections.

A glance at UofL’s women’s history: From Lucy Freibert to Neeli Bendapudi

In 1907, UofL’s College of Liberal Arts opened on West Broadway, offering more than a dozen departments and admitting “both ladies and gentlemen.” The...
Professor Mark Rothstein

UofL professor concerned about use of DNA tests to underwrite life insurance

With just a small sample of saliva, doctor-ordered or direct-to-consumer genetics tests like 23andMe can provide insight into a person’s current health and likelihood...
Brittany Greenwell and Clara Wilson are UofL ambassadors for Vote Everywhere, a nationwide, nonpartisan effort by the Andrew Goodman Foundation to encourage citizens to get involved in the democratic process.

Student ambassadors work to get out the vote

Brittany Greenwell could hardly wait to be old enough to register to vote. “I was really excited. I was waiting for that day.” She realized...

UofL alumnus ‘paw’-ing it forward

What do lawn care equipment and dogs have to do with each other? If you ask Kris Kiser ('88), he’ll proudly say: Everything. A little...
Chief Judge Denise Clayton

Brandeis Law alumna makes Kentucky history

Judge Denise Clayton, a 1976 graduate of the Brandeis School of Law, made history in June 2018 when she was sworn in as chief...
Bryan Mercke

Brandeis Law student accepts job at largest public defenders office in the country

When he graduates from the Brandeis School of Law in May, Bryan Mercke will head to California, where he's accepted a clerkship with the...

Law symposium to address legal role in #MeToo movement Feb. 9

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law will delve into the protections the law offers for victims of sexual assault...
Brandeis Law student Melissa Gibson's Instagram profile spreads a message of body positivity.

UofL law student garners 230K Instagram followers through body positive messaging

When Brandeis School of Law student Melissa Gibson started her Instagram account three years ago, she was figuring out her own body image.  Now, with...

Student finds ‘true fulfillment’ in International Service Learning Program

Forty-seven students, faculty and staff members flew from Louisville to Cebu, a province of the Philippines, last month with the International Service Learning Program with...
Over winter break, 17 UofL students headed to Atlanta to participate in an alternative service break trip.

UofL students ‘more equipped to serve’ after alternative winter break

During winter break, most UofL students headed home to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. But break was slightly different for 17 students,...