School of Law

Professor and Senior Scholar Steve Friedland spoke with FOX 8 about a clause in the state constitution that prohibits "any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God" from holding office.

Professor of Law and Dean Emeritx Luke Bierman spoke with the flagship publication of the North Carolina Bar Association about his tenure as dean of Elon University's downtown Greensboro law school and the achievements of its students, graduates, faculty, and staff.

The survey of N.C. attorneys under the age of 45 also found that most believe being an attorney allows them to make society a better place, with more than half at least somewhat interested in seeking political office.

Professor Scott Gaylord will help guide the North Carolina Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism in promoting “appropriate professional behavior … respect for others, and a commitment to the values underpinning the rule of law and administration of justice.”

Short text messages sent via Remind. Eye-catching graphics using Canva. Classroom polls and games with Kahoot! As Jenny Lane L’15, Mindy Cyr, and Haley Mendola L’18 detailed at a January 28 conference, teaching bar exam prep online courses can require new ways to keep students engaged.

Dedicated spaces for reflection and lactation now allow for faith-based student groups, nursing parents, and anyone in need of contemplative solitude to make use of quiet areas at Elon University’s downtown Greensboro campus.

Chief Justice Paul Newby has announced that Grant Buckner L’13 will oversee the processing of cases, represent the Supreme Court within the state’s judicial branch, and manage employees who support its efficient operations and archiving of records, among other duties.

Stacie Dooley will oversee a team of five staff members in the Office of Career & Student Development after serving for seven years as Elon Law’s director of student life.

The former dean of Elon University School of Law concluded his leadership role on December 31 and will return to the faculty after a yearlong sabbatical.

Before her December graduation, Mara Weisman L’21 published an article in the official journal of the American Immigration Lawyers Association to explain a law that puts nearly 50,000 people at risk of deportation despite their childhood adoptions by families in the United States.