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Student Spotlight: Ku'Ikaika Calderon on interning in D.C.

 |  Shelby Downey-Kriegh  | 

Legal Studies and Criminology major, Ku'Ikaika Calderon, completed an internship with Senator Dan Sullivan in Washington, D.C.

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UAA College of Health faculty and alumni publish report on Alaska Native disparities in Alaska jails and prisons

 |  Brad A. Myrstol, Cheryl Jones, Rus'sel Sampson, Bri Moffat  | 

This report presents an exploratory study of racial disparities in Alaska’s correctional system, combining a review of national research with an analysis of Alaska Department of Corrections (ADOC) booking data.

Students engage in a trial simulation in the new Havelock Classroom. One student stands at the podium and speaks into the microphone. On either side, students sit at the prosecution and defense tables. Audience members observe from the gallery area behind them. Read More

From classroom to courtroom: UAA opens the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Center

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

With the recent opening of the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom, students now have access to a premier, experiential learning environment to master their craft. The courtroom will also serve as a community resource where Alaska’s legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.

Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers stands at the podium in the Havelock Courtroom and addresses an audience of faculty, staff, and others at the dedication event. Behind her are celebratory balloon pillars. Read More

Courtroom simulator gives UAA law students realistic trial experience

 |  Jamey Bradbury  |  ,

The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides UAA students and others with hands-on, experiential learning in a setting identical to courts in which they will eventually practice law. The classroom is named after John E. Havelock, founding director of the UAA Justice Center.

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UAA opens new trial simulation courtroom for justice students

 |  Nathan Espindula  |  , ,

The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in Alaska. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.