UH law school earns an A+ for diversity
The UH law school has moved up to the top grade and is now ranked fourth in the country by the National Jurist magazine for 2019.
Whale carcass attracts expertise of UH professors
The sperm whale carcass that has plagued Oʻahu waters is providing scientists a unique opportunity to study the species and its ecological and cultural importance.
UH law students join forces to help deployed service members
UH law students volunteer their time in court on behalf of deployed service members.
Dual degrees in law and social work offered at UH
The partnership will give students the opportunity to earn two advanced degrees in four years.
Estimated $19B damage to Hawaiʻi by 2100, U.S. National Climate Assessment
Strained freshwater supplies, damaged coastal infrastructure, coral reef death and greater stresses on native biodiversity are among the major concerns and challenges detailed in the Fourth official U.S. National Climate Assessment.
UH law school faculty recognized by local law firm
Alison Conner, Charles Lawrence and Nicholas Mirkay are Carlsmith Ball Scholars for their expertise in China law, social justice and tax expertise, respectively.
Hawaiʻi Innocence Project wins competitive grant for DNA testing
The project is a student-staffed, carefully supervised law clinic that uses DNA and other methods to identify and seek exoneration of factually innocent inmates.
UH law school duo helps refugees at U.S. border detention center
Legal preparation often may make the difference when asylum-seekers finally come before an interview officer.
UH law school recognized nationally for supporting student diversity
The Princeton Review also ranks the William S. Richardson School of Law for being the most chosen by older adults.
Native Hawaiian law digital archive receives international award
The UH law school received an International Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums award for Punawaiola, a digital archives project of Hawaiian kingdom historical and legal materials.
