Law Professor Named a Forbes Contributor
Fri, 19 Jun 2015Liberty University School of Law A Liberty University School of Law professor continues to grow as a voice in tax and legal services. Professor Timothy M. Todd was recently named a contributor to Forbes, and will submit articles regarding taxes, tax planning, and tax cases on Forbes.com. Todd, a lawyer and certified […]
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10 years ago | Read MoreLiberty Alumni Successfully Argue State Supreme Court Cases
Fri, 12 Jun 2015Dave Thompson Liberty University School of Law alumni continue to excel in their fields. During the past three weeks, two Liberty University School of Law alumni have successfully argued cases before their respective state supreme courts. On June 4, Brandon Osterbind (’08) successfully argued the appeal of a Lynchburg woman who argued […]
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10 years ago | Read MoreSchool of Law Observes Child Abuse Awareness Week
Thu, 16 Apr 2015Dave Thompson Hundreds of pinwheels lined the front lawn Friday morning at Liberty University School of Law, in honor of victims of child abuse. Child Abuse Awareness Week at the School of Law provided an opportunity for child advocates, future attorneys, academics and prosecutors to provide valuable insight into the dark […]
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10 years ago | Read MoreSemifinal Finish at Nationals Caps Strong Moot Court Year
Tue, 14 Apr 2015Dave Thompson “Liberty can compete with any moot court program in the country.” Professor Scott Thompson had nothing but praise for the team he coached to the semifinals of the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition. As Director of the Center for Lawyering Skills at Liberty University School of Law, Thompson […]
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Mon, 13 Apr 2015Dave Thompson For Nate Hibben, being a lawyer is a calling. Being a competent lawyer is a higher calling. The 2009 Liberty University School of Law graduate started his own practice in Torrington, Wyo., in 2011, and has been serving a population of about 6,800 since, covering almost every law except […]
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Moot Court Wins Securities Tournament in First Appearance
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Dave Thompson The moot court program at Liberty University School of Law continues to see a level of success unprecedented in the school’s brief history. Liberty took first place this weekend in the Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Moot Court Competition, besting a field that reads like a who’s who […]
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Tue, 24 Mar 2015Dave Thompson King Solomon wrote in the book of Proverbs, “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Mike Smith, a 2007 graduate of Liberty University School of Law, is perhaps more familiar with that idea than many people. In 2003, Smith didn’t even know a lawyer, […]
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Moot Court Program Currently Ranked Eighth in Nation
Fri, 13 Mar 2015Dave Thompson The moot court program at Liberty University School of Law is having unprecedented success this year and currently sits in eighth place in national moot court rankings as compiled by the University of Houston. After competing in just five tournaments, Liberty’s program is ranked ahead of perennial competitors like […]
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Liberty Law Graduate to Fill Vacant Commonwealth’s Attorney Position
Thu, 12 Mar 2015Dave Thompson For Lyle Carver, the opportunity to study at a brand new law school still striving for its first provisional accreditation was an exciting challenge. Now, ten years after he moved to Lynchburg and enrolled in the second graduating class at Liberty University School of Law, Carver stands ready to take […]
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Mediation Team Wins Regionals, as Competition Teams Continue to Impress
Tue, 24 Feb 2015Dave Thompson Liberty University School of Law competition teams continued their hot streak this year, as the school’s mediation team won the regional ABA Representation in Mediation competition in Gainesville, Fla. over the weekend. Professor Basyle Tchividjian and Director of Academic Support Caleb Sweazey coached the teams. Alexandra Hubbard and Hope […]
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