UVA Law Library

A display of nine books on a table. Signage reads, “you better lawyer up!”

Four books. Innocence by David Hosp, The Partner Track by Helen Wan, While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams, and Overruled by Lana Ferguson.

Five books. How Freaking Romantic by Emily Harding, Courtroom Drama by Neely Tubati Alexander, Secret Justice by Paul Goldstein, Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown, and The Art of the Law by Scott Douglas Gerber.

You checked out a book from the law library?

What like it’s hard?

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #LegallyBlonde #BookDisplay

Excited to see my contribution to the Virginia Lawyer mag's law libraries column- "Navigating the Legal Globe" -in print & online! @uvalawlibrary.bsky.social @uvalaw.bsky.social #VirginiaLawyer #LawLibrary #LawSchool #FCIL #LegalResearch #VirginiaStateBar
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Graphic with “good luck!” written on top of a white chocolate bar. Pieces of orange and blue candies are scattered around the border.

We may not have exam candy right now, but we can still wish you good luck on the (candy) bar! …get it??

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #BarExam

A display featuring iconic DVDs and books about sharks

Happy Shark Appreciation Day! It’s not up for de-bait; we plead gill-ty to having a fin-tastic dvd and leisure reading collection!🦈🌊🏄‍♀️

A display of 9 books on a large table. Signage features fantasy elements and says, “have a little escapism… as a treat.”

3 books. The Will of the Many by James Islington, When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi, and A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride.

3 books. The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty, A Dance of Lies by Brittney Arena, and Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle.

3 books. The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, and Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon.

Life can be stressful- check out these sci-fi/fantasy recommendations and take a break!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #SciFi

Happening Now: Senate Judiciary Committee Probes Biden's Mental Acuity YouTube video by The Hill

WATCH: Testifying at a Senate hearing, Prof. John Harrison says presidents may sign documents by autopen, but Congress can regulate that process. @thehill.com

In Blessing Youth Health-Care Ban, High Court Erases Transness Opinion: UVA Law's Craig Konnoth says the Supreme Court's reliance on diagnoses to decide when transgender minors can receive medical treatment creates an unclear standard, and the approach denies the...

In U.S. v. Skrmetti, #SCOTUS “didn’t just deny trans people equality — it stripped them out of legal existence,” argues Prof. Craig Konnoth. @bloomberglaw.com

Faculty Available for Comment on 2024 Supreme Court Term University of Virginia School of Law faculty are available to speak to the media about the 2024 Supreme Court term.

Prof. Alice Abrokwa says #SCOTUS’ ruling in Stanley v. City of Sanford reflects sharp and complicated disagreements on disability law among the justices on both substantive and procedural grounds.

I'm excited to attend & talk about Human Creativity & Legal Research at this symposium @uvalawlibrary.bsky.social #AI #LawLibrary #LawLibrarians #LegalEducation #LegalResearch

Graphic text: “June 19, 2025. The law library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.”

Graphic text reads, “A virtual walking tour. The historical landscape of north grounds. Watch the video.”

Tomorrow is National Trails Day! Take a stroll with us on a portion of the Rivanna Trail and learn more about the history of North Grounds. Link in bio!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #NationalTrailsDay

A book display on a large table featuring eight books. Signage reads, “book it to the beach.” Books featured from left to right: Courtroom Drama by Neely Tubati Alexander, What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon, One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton, Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery, Swept Away by Beth O’Leary, Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang, and Passion Project by London Sperry.

No matter where your summer adventures may take you, these beach reads are sure to keep you entertained!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #Summer #BeachReads

The library will be closed on Monday, May 26. Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the...

Prof. @amandafrost.bsky.social argues the Trump administration hurt its case on nationwide injunctions during arguments last week at #SCOTUS. @pbsnews.org

Smiling faces all around at the #UVALaw2025 graduation today. boxcast.tv/view/uva-law...

Some of our amazing student workers graduated this weekend! We are so proud of you!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #Graduation

A bust of Arthur J. Morris wearing a cap, gown, and hood. There is a sign that reads “congratulations class of 2025.”

Congratulations graduates! We wish you all the best!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #Graduation

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The late nights studying are almost over — exams end tomorrow at #UVALaw, the last for 3Ls. Graduation is up next!

First-Gen Student Ready for Her Next-Gen Career Like many college students, Ugomma Ugwu-Uche ’25 explored a variety of fields while an undergraduate, from investment banking to scientific research, and ultimately majored in physics and anthropology...

Ugomma Ugwu-Uche ’25, whose journey began in Nigeria, will head to New York to practice intellectual property law following her graduation from #UVALaw.

Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06, a Former Souter Clerk, Remembers Justice Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06, a former clerk to Justice David H. Souter, and other University of Virginia School of Law alumni reflect on his legacy.

Dean Leslie Kendrick ’06, who clerked for #SCOTUS Justice David H. Souter, and other #UVALaw alumni reflect on his life and legacy.

5 Professors To Have Research Presented at Top Law and Economics Conference Five University of Virginia School of Law professors will have their research presented at the prestigious American Law and Economics Association annual meeting.

Five #UVALaw professors will have their research presented at the American Law and Economics Association annual meeting.

Graduating Student Seeks To Be the Advocate They Never Had Cam Moody will soon graduate from the University of Virginia School of Law, where they had a full-circle experience advocating for clients after growing up visiting courtrooms through the foster care ...

Graduating student Cam Moody attended #UVALaw to become the courtroom advocate they never had as a child in the foster care system. #UVALaw2025

Graphic text: “Summer Hours. Monday through Thursday: 8 A. M. to 9 P. M.. Friday through Sunday: 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.. We will be open 6 A. M. To 5 P. M. Friday, May 9.”

Summer hours start tomorrow!!☀️🏝️

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #Summer

A book display featuring nine books on a large table. Signage reads, “Buzzy Books,” and features flowers and bumblebees.

3 books from left to right: It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer, and Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.

2 books: The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner and Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory.

2 books: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood and Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole.

Can you bee-lieve this semester is almost over? Stop by and check out some new releases for your summer break!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #NewBooks #NewRelease

Let me see you flip it! Spring 2025 Grilled Cheese Night was a huge success!

#UVALaw #LawLibraries #GrilledCheese

A vertically oriented white graphic has red and black text on it. At the top it reads “Rare Book School at the University of Virginia 2025 Summer Lecture Series”. Below this, a vertical black bar on the left has vertical white text in caps reading, “JUNE” and “JULY”. To the right of this in black and red are the names and talk titles of the summer lectures. At the bottom, a dark red bar has a QR code and a URL leading to rarebookschool/programs/lectures.

Rare Book School is thrilled to announce this summer’s lecture series at the University of Virginia. All talks are free and open to the public.

For the first time, RBS also will offer an option to attend virtually via Zoom livestream. Details at rarebookschool.org/lectures.

Ep 156 ft. Paul Stephan Is There Any Law of State Succession? Syria, Ukraine and Greenland. The law of state succession to obligations comes mostly from a different era, when war and conquest were legal and borders changed

My guest appearance on Clauses and Controversies: soundcloud.com/clauses-cont...
Mitu, Mark and I discuss successor-state debtor and creditor issues with respect to Syria, Ukraine, and, speculatively, Greenland.

Leslie Kendrick and Ruth Buck

Ruth Buck and students

Ruth Buck and students

Ruth Buck and faculty

Faculty, staff and students celebrated Prof. Ruth Buck ’85 as she walked out of her last Legal Research and Writing class at #UVALaw. The Triple Hoo is retiring after 37 years on the faculty.

Edwin Kneedler, a ‘Citizen Lawyer,’ Gets a Standing Ovation at the Supreme Court In a remarkable scene, the justices applauded Edwin S. Kneedler, a government lawyer with a reputation for candor, care and integrity.

Edwin S. Kneedler ’74 received a standing ovation at #SCOTUS after concluding his 160th, and final, oral argument as deputy solicitor general. @nytimes.com

City Council's actions during public comment likely violate First Amendment, lawyers say City Council President Cynthia Newbille says the body's rules of procedure prohibit members of the public from referencing public officials when giving their remarks.

The Richmond City Council’s public comment policy at meetings likely violates the First Amendment, argues Prof. @kevinlcope.bsky.social.