Student Accomplishments
NALSA Pro Bono Project Teaches High School Students About Trial Practice Through Mock Trial Competition
Posted Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:50:00 -0700
The Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) recently coached the Lakeside High School Trial Team in the Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition. The event was hosted by the Idaho Law Foundation. Read more
2L Randy Reed presented a 1-hour CLE to the Agriculture Law Section of the Idaho State Bar
Posted Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:07:00 -0800
On Jan. 28, 2L Randy Reed presented a 1-hour CLE to the Agriculture Law Section of the Idaho State Bar. Randy’s presentation was entitled “The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: New International Law with Implications for Idaho.” Read more
Business Law & Entrepreneurship Students Publish Articles on Hot Topics
Posted Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:11:00 -0800
Four 3Ls—Marissa Brakes, Kristine Browne, Jillian Christiansen, and Tatum Remely—recently published articles on cutting-edge issues in business law—debt collection during the pandemic, securities crowdfunding, RICO’s potential to stifle political protest, and the unintended impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) of 2017. Read more
2021 Idaho Critical Legal Studies Journal Symposium The Future of Work CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE: DECEMBER 30, 2020
Posted Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:28:00 -0800
The Idaho Critical Legal Studies Journal at the University of Idaho School of Law invites proposals for its annual symposium, which will be held via Zoom in April of 2021. This year’s topic, The Future of Work, will focus on COVID-19’s disparate impact on women and communities of color in the workforce, as well other contemporary issues in workforce law and policy in the United States. Read more
Veterans and Service Animals in Idaho: Know Your Rights
Posted Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:52:00 -0700
Second-year law students Hayden Cottle and Quindaro Frieder worked for Idaho Military Legal Alliance (IMLA) in Boise this summer, writing and creating three brochures about the rules pertaining to Veterans and Service Animals. The brochures are audience-focused and titled Service Animals: Do I Qualify?, Rights of the Business, and Rights of the Handler. Read more
During a COVID-19 Summer, 2L Brad Wanken Worked with the International Rescue Committee in Boise to Secure Settlement for Refugees
Posted Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:33:00 -0700
Second-year law student Brad Wanken spent his summer working globally from home with the immigration team at the International Rescue Committee in Boise. The IRC is a one of a handful of refugee placement organizations in the US, working to settle clients from all over the world. Read more
U of I team competes in HNBA Virtual Moot Court Competition
Posted Wed, 20 May 2020 13:54:00 -0700
In mid-March, the University of Idaho College of Law will be represented at the Hispanic National Moot Court Competition with its first-ever moot court team, Vivi Gonzalez and Maria Horta Vorse. Read more
Three U of I Law Students Win Idaho State Bar Business & Corporate Law Section Paper Competition
Posted Wed, 13 May 2020 14:51:00 -0700
Three University of Idaho College of Law students have won the Idaho State Bar Business & Corporate Law Section research and writing competition, each earning a scholarship award. Read more
2L Erika Melanson selected to serve as American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader
Posted Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:26:00 -0700
University of Idaho College of Law second-year student Erika Melanson will represent the law school as a Next Generation Leader (NGL) with the American Constitution Society (ACS) Read more
Judicial clerkship provides water rights experience in southern Idaho
Posted Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:07:00 -0800
Riley Newton worked with then-Professor, now Judge, Ramalingam to secure a judicial clerkship in Twin Falls with Judge Wildman, the Special Masters, and the staff attorney at the 5th Judicial District Court. The 5th District is designated as the primary court for adjudicating water rights. Read more