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The Delta Institute for AI and the Law Launches at Memphis Law
The law school is proud to announce the launch of the Delta Institute for AI and the Law (DIAL), which will focus on fostering AI literacy and accessibility in the interest of justice. To learn more about DIAL, it's mission, research pillars, and more, please CLICK HERE.
Memphis Law Students Pass July 2026 Bar Exam at Highest Rate in 13 Years.
The law school is proud to announce that our students who took the TN Bar Exam for the first time in July 2026 passed at the highest rate we have recorded since 2013 - an 86.54% passage rate!
DIAL Hosts A.I. Week @ Memphis Law
Join the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and the Delta Institute for AI and the Law (DIAL) for a week devoted to examining how artificial intelligence is impacting the law. CLICK HERE for the agenda for the week.
David E. McKinney Law Fellowship
Memphis Law alum David E. McKinney (JD '07) and his family recently announced the funding and launch of the new "David E. McKinney Law Fellowship" at the law school. Read more about this announcement and awared by clicking here.
University of Memphis School of Law & UT Martin form 3+3 Degree Program
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and the University of Tennessee at Martin signed a memorandum of understanding this Fall, which enables students at UT Martin seeking a degree in the legal field to complete their bachelor’s degree with a year at Memphis Law that would go toward a postgraduate degree from that institution. Click HERE for more information.
Professor Lynda Black Recognized as NCAA DI Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year
University of Memphis Faculty Athletics Representative and law school Professor Lynda Black has been named the 2026 NCAA Division I Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) of the Year, recognizing her outstanding service and leadership on behalf of student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics. Click here to read more.
Alumni Spotlight: The Vergos Family
The Vergos family name is at the heights of BBQ royalty thanks to the world-famous Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous in downtown Memphis. But three of these BBQ scions all decided to call the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law home as well. John Vergos ('73), Ellen Vergos ('76), and Anna Vergos Blair ('10) all graced the halls of Memphis Law over the years on their way to becoming attorneys. Two of them found their way back to running one of the world's most famous restaurants, while the other is a Memphsi legal industry all-star. Read more in ML- Memphis Law Magazine.
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