Justice Center News

Society of Law & Justice members take a photo with Justice Center faculty members Read More

Justice Center faculty, staff, and students come together for Society of Law & Justice Social

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

The Society of Law & Justice held a spring social event on March 28 at PSB 166 that featured two guest speakers from the legal field, a donation drive, free swag, and free pizza.

Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students about the programs offered at the Justice Center Read More

Justice Center participates in 2022 COH Academic Preview Day

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students at the College of Health Spring Academic Preview Day on March 18 at the Professional Studies Building.

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House Votes to Reauthorize of Violence Against Women Act, including Safety for Native Americans

 |  Native News Online  | 

The House on Wednesday voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as part of its proposed $1.5 trillion spending package that includes $73.4 million for urban Indian health and $6.6 billion for Indian Health Services.⁠ Sen. Lisa Murkowski mentioned the Alaska Victimization Survey.

Legal Studies students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation Read More

Legal Studies students learn about Willamette Law partnership program

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

UAA Legal Studies met with Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini to learn more about the law school application process and the direct admission program.

A legal studies student argues a motion in front of a judge Read More

Slideshow: UAA Legal Studies students have their day in court

 |  Seawolf Weekly  | 

In mid-February, students in UAA legal studies professor Dr. Ryan Fortson's Trial and Advanced Litigation course (LEGL A487) had the opportunity to practice arguing a motion in front of a U.S. District Court judge in his courtroom in the James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in downtown Anchorage.⁠