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t is with the greatest pleasure that I take this
opportunity to welcome you to the Louis D.
Brandeis School of Law at the University of
Louisville and our community of remarkable
teachers, scholars, counselors, students and
staff professionals, all working together to train
lawyers who are thoughtful, anaylitical, broad-
minded and practice-ready upon graduation.
The Brandeis School of Law is the fifth-oldest
continually operating law school in the nation.
Our commitment to students has a long
tradition and deep roots. We built on this solid
foundation — and Justice Brandeis’ powerful
intellectual example — to provide today’s
students with outstanding instruction and
abundant practical opportunities, all designed
to deepen student skills and allow them to gain
experience both inside the classroom and out.
I encourage you to plan a visit to our Louisville
campus and find out what makes the Brandeis
School of Law so special. And I invite you to
join us as we continue to build upon our proud
history.
COLIN CRAWFORD Dean and Professor of Law
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University of Louisville Law
Review: Founded in 1961, the Uni-
versity of Louisville Law Review is
the principal publication of the
Brandeis School of Law. The Law
Review is a scholarly publication
devoted to developing the law,
evaluating legal institutions and
analyzing issues of law and public
policy. The Law Review features
student notes and articles written
by nationally and globally recog-
nized experts. The editorial board
and staff of the Law Review pub-
lish three issues per year and have
editorial control over its content.
Candidates for staff membership
on the Law Review are selected
during the spring semester of
their first or second year of law
school. The selection process is
chosen by the incoming editorial
board and typically consists of an
evaluation based on a review of
the candidate’s analysis of a legal
topic and cumulative GPA.
During the first year, members
submit a student note for poten-
tial publication in the following
year’s volume. The first-year
members also assist in publishing
the Law Review by performing
tasks such as proofreading and
cite checking. When first-year
members have completed the
requirements, they are accorded
second-year membership and
the opportunity to be considered
for editorial positions.
Journal of Law and Education:
(JLE) After more than a quarter
We also offer eight dual-degree programs:
• JD/Master of Arts in Bioethics
and Medical Humanities
• JD/Master of Arts in Humanities
• JD/Master of Arts in Political
Science
• JD/Master of Business
Administration
• JD/Master of Divinity
• JD/Master of Public
Administration
• JD/Master of Science in Social
Work
• JD/Master of Urban Planning
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
“I DECIDED TO PURSUE A JD ALONGSIDE MY MSSW BECAUSE IN MY SOCIAL POLICY CLASSES, I SAW THE TRUE IMPACT THOSE IN THE LEGAL FIELD CAN HAVE ON THE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS I PLAN TO WORK WITH. SOCIAL WORK AND LAW TRULY GO HAND IN HAND; SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE FOREMOST, AND THOSE IN THE LEGAL FIELD ARE ABLE TO HAVE A HAND IN POLICY WORK AND IMPLEMENTING LEGAL CHANGES.”
— EMILY PINEROLA, CLASS OF 2020
ACADEMICSThe University of Louisville
Brandeis School of Law is excep-
tional in many ways. We boast a
strong core curriculum, enhanced
by specialized and interdisciplin-
ary studies. Our faculty are dedi-
cated to guiding and supporting
students as they pursue their J.D.
degree.
The J.D. program requires the
completion of 90 credit hours.
First-year students will enroll in a
set of required core courses.
Second- and third-year students
may customize their curriculum
with a range of recommended
and elective courses, semi-
nars and externships. Students
may also earn up to six credits
through graduate courses of-
fered outside the law school.
In addition to the required core
courses, students must meet ad-
ditional graduation requirements,
including:
• Professional Responsibility
• Upper division writing
requirement
• Public service requirement
• 6 credit hours of experiential
courses
FALL SEMESTER HOURS
Contracts I 3
Torts I 3
Lawyering Skills I 3
Property I 3
Criminal Law 3
Total: 15
SPRING SEMESTER HOURS
Contracts II 3
Torts II 3
Lawyering Skills II 3
Property II 3
Civil Procedure I 3
Total: 15
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of a century, the JLE continues
to thrive as a leading journal in
the field of education. Subscrip-
tions to the internationally known
journal reach more than 14 coun-
tries. The JLE is also available
on the Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
databases.
Members of the JLE, attorneys
and academics write articles that
span across the constitutional
and civil spectrum that America’s
education system reflects.
Students can apply for member-
ship to the JLE in the spring of
their first year. Candidate selec-
tion is based solely on demon-
strated writing excellence.
Journal of Animal and Envi-
ronmental Law: (JAEL) is a
student-run and peer-reviewed
online publication focused on
presenting multidisciplinary per-
spectives on animal and environ-
mental issues.
The JAEL was founded in 2009
by a group of students and fac-
ulty with a passion for increasing
awareness and scholarship in the
budding areas of animal and en-
vironmental law. The JAEL pub-
lishes all of its content exclusively
online and uses a variety of social
media platforms to increase
scholarship and awareness on
pertinent legal issues. New jour-
nal members are selected based
upon their writing skills, research
ability and interest in environ-
mental law and animal law.
Elective Courses
See the elective courses offered at the Brandeis School of Law here:
louisville.edu/law/academics/academics/course-catalog-pdf
Part-time program
We are proud to offer a part-time
program to meet the needs of
students with outside obliga-
tions. Part-time students take a
reduced course load of 8-12 hours
per semester and graduate in 4-5
years.
First-year students in the part-
time program will enroll in a set
of required core courses.
Part-time students choose their
section for required first-year
courses and receive priority
registration for courses in all
subsequent semesters.
Academic Success
Your success is extremely import-
ant to us, and we’re committed to
providing you with the academic
support you need.
The Academic Success Program
is a resource to help students
develop the skills needed to suc-
ceed in law school.
Through structured study groups,
personalized academic counsel-
ing and bar exam prep courses,
we are here to help.
“BEING A PART-TIME LAW STUDENT, HAVING A FULL-TIME JOB AND A FAMILY IS A DIFFICULT BALANCE. LUCKILY, BRANDEIS IS A SCHOOL THAT UNDERSTANDS THE NEEDS OF ALL OF ITS STUDENTS, TRADITIONAL OR NONTRADITIONAL.”
— JOEY WILKERSON, CLASS OF 2018
FALL SEMESTER* HOURS
Contracts I 3
Torts I 3
Legal Writing I 3
Total: 9
SPRING SEMESTER* HOURS
Contracts II 3
Torts II 3
Legal Writing II 3
Total: 9
*Students who wish to add an additional
class in their first year may do so with
permission from the Assistant Dean for
Student Services.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
“UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CLINIC DIRECTOR, STUDENTS BUILD THEIR OWN CASES AND REPRESENT THEIR CLIENTS IN REAL COURT HEARINGS. FOR FUTURE LITIGATORS, THE ABILITY TO BUILD RAPPORT WITH LOCAL JUDGES BEFORE GRADUATION IS INVALUABLE. REGARDLESS OF YOUR FUTURE PRACTICE AREA, THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE CLIENT COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT IS ALSO PRICELESS.
“CLINIC IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF OUR SCHOOL’S COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY; IT IS INCREDIBLY FULFILLING TO HELP REAL PEOPLE IN NEED AS THEY SEEK THE PROTECTION OF THE COURT SYSTEM. IT IS NOT AN OVERSTATEMENT TO SAY THAT WE’RE CHANGING OUR CLIENTS’ LIVES, ALL WHILE PRACTICING A WIDE RANGE OF LAWYERING SKILLS. CLINIC HAS IT ALL!”
— PAIGE JOHNSON, CLASS OF 2017
CLINICS
Ackerson Law Clinic
The Ackerson Law Clinic represents clients in emer-
gency protective order hearings, divorce actions
and housing cases.
Since its beginning in spring 2010, the clinic has
represented more than 1,500 clients.
Students represent clients who are victims of do-
mestic violence in Jefferson Family Court or clients
who have forcible detainer (eviction) cases before
Jefferson District Court.
Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
The Entrepreneurship Law Clinic provides legal sup-
port primarily to the Entrepreneurship MBA program
at University of Louisville’s College of Business.
The clinic is run like the corporate department of a
law firm, with weekly firm meetings covering agree-
ments, accounting, intellectual property, ethics,
FDA approval and other topics.
Students also receive support from law school fac-
ulty and a number of local firms and meet with MBA
professors to get an understanding of their clients’
ideation process.
Mediation Clinic
The Brandeis School of Law opened a Mediation
Clinic in Fall 2017.
Open to 2Ls, the mediation clinic allows students
who have been certified as mediators to work with
pro se litigants in paternity and divorce cases.
We know that hands-on experience is key to leaving
law school practice-ready.
We offer several opportunities for practical expe-
rience, from clinics and externships to moot court
and mock trial teams.
“AS OPPOSED TO CLASSROOM MODULES OR HYPOTHETICALS, THE E-CLINIC PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY WHAT I HAD ALREADY LEARNED IN SCHOOL TO A REAL-WORLD SITUATION. KNOWING THE BUSINESS SCHOOL TEAMS RELIED ON OUR GROUP FOR ITS LEGAL NEEDS BROUGHT EXCITEMENT TO THE REPRESENTATION, AS WELL AS A KICK-START IN TASK, TIME AND CLIENT MANAGEMENT.”
— RUDY ELLIS, CLASS OF 2016, ASSOCIATE AT GOLDBERG SIMPSON
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EXTERNSHIPS
Through our externship program, upper-level students perform law-related work and
gain practical experience under the supervision of faculty and members of the bar.
A few of our externship placements are listed below, divided by area of law:
PRACTICE AREA SIMULATION COURSES LIVE CLIENT COURSES
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW • Land Use and Planning Law
• Land & Ecosystem Conservation
• Advanced Legal Research
• Kentucky Legal Research
• Legislation
• Immigration Externship
• Tax Externship
• Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet
• Fort Knox Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate Externship
BUSINESS LAW • Drafting
• Business Planning
• Real Estate Transactions
• Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration Practice & Procedure
• Negotiation
• Selected Problems in Civil Procedure
• Entrepreneurship Clinic
• Legal Aid Society Bankruptcy/Consumer
Law Clinic
• Tax Externship
• UofL Tech Transfer Externship
• Signature HealthCARE Externship
• Passport Health Plan Externship
• UofL Office of the General Counsel
Externship
COMPLIANCE • Advanced Legal Research • Signature HealthCARE Externship
• Passport Health Plan Externship
• UofL Athletics Compliance Externship
• UofL Office of the General Counsel
Externship
• Fort Knox Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate Externship
CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LITIGATION
• Trial Practice • DPA Juvenile Public Defender Clinic
• Louisville-Metro Public Defender Clinic
• Commonwealth’s Prosecution Clinic
• Kentucky Innocence Project Externship
• US Attorney’s Office Externship
• County Attorney’s Office Externship
• Fort Knox Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate Externship
• Indiana Department of Child Services
Externship
FAMILY LAW • Negotiation
• Mediation
• Dispute Resolution
• Selected Problems in Civil Procedure
• Robert & Sue Ellen Ackerson Law Clinic
• Legal Aid Society Family Law Clinic
• Indiana Department of Child Services
Externship
SPECIAL INTEREST ADVOCACY
• Brandeis Impact Litigation
Legislation
• ACLU Externship
Experiential Courses: By Practice Area
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MOOT COURT
Law students compete in more than 20 moot
court competitions each year, traveling around
the country and abroad.
Through the use of simulated appellate court,
moot court strengthens students’ skills in oral
advocacy and brief writing — skills that are
arguably the most critical to an aspiring attor-
ney’s success.
The moot court method of teaching requires
students to prepare and argue both sides of
a hypothetical legal issue in front of a panel
of judges. The judges fire questions at the
students to test their ability to respond under
pressure and maintain their position in both
law and fact.
Students have the opportunity to try out for
moot court teams based on subject area.
A sampling of recent competitions our stu-
dents have attended:
ABA Law Student Division Arbitration
Competition
Chicago
American Intellectual Property Law
Association Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court
Competition
Chicago
Florida Bar National Tax Moot Court
Competition
St. Pete Beach, FL
Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Moot
Court Competition
Buffalo, NY
Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law
Moot Court Competition
New York City
National Immigration Law Competition
New York City
Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court
Competition (trademark law) Washington, DC
Robert F. Wagner National Labor and
Employment Law Moot Court Competition
New York City
MOCK TRIAL
Through use of simulated trial court, mock trial
strengthens students’ skills in oral advocacy and
practical application of the rules of evidence. Stu-
dents prepare to represent clients on both sides
of a hypothetical criminal or civil trial, arguing
pretrial motions, delivering an opening statement,
conducting direct and cross-examination of wit-
nesses, making and responding to objections and
delivering closing arguments.
Students compete annually in the following com-
petitions on the local, regional and national level:
Intrastate Mock Trial Competition
American College of Trial Lawyers Mock Trial
Competition
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Whatever your interest, there’s a group for you. Student organizations are a great way to network with
students and local attorneys while building leadership skills.
Here are just a few examples. Join a group — or start your own.
• American Constitution Society
• Black Law Students Association
• Business Law Society
• Federalist Society
• Honor Council
• Labor and Employment Law Society
• Lambda Law Caucus
• Parents Attending Law School
• Sports and Entertainment Society
• Student Bar Foundation
• Veterans Advocacy Organization
• Women’s Law Caucus
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FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE REAL WORLD
We are excited to offer courses that go beyond the
classroom.
In spring 2017, the Brandeis School of Law
launched an impact litigation practicum.
Using the concept of the Brandeis brief,
students incorporated social science
research into legal arguments.
Working with their professor and
local attorneys, these students
submitted an amicus brief to the
U.S. Supreme Court.
Poverty, Health and the Law
This course provides substantive,
practical and ethical context for
redressing health disparities of
poor and vulnerable populations
through an interdisciplinary,
problem-solving approach.
In 2017, students in this class
focused on a range of systemic is-
sues relating to housing and eco-
nomic development in Louisville.
“HOW OFTEN DOES A LAW STUDENT GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT A BRIEF TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT? NOT ONLY WAS THIS EXPERIENCE EXCITING, IT COMPELLED ME TO DO MY ABSOLUTE BEST WORK. SO MUCH OF LAW SCHOOL IS THEORY; IT WAS A NICE CHANGE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE THAT HAS A REAL-WORLD IMPACT.”
— ABBY BRAUNE, CLASS OF 2017
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Central High School Partnership
The Central High School Partnership is an effort between Louisville’s Central High School
and the Brandeis School of Law to promote diversity in the legal profession.
Central students visit the law school and participate in writing competitions and other
enrichment activities with an ultimate goal of setting them up for success in college and,
perhaps, law school.
Law students receive public service credit by teaching legal issues and critical legal skills
to the high school students. More than 150 Brandeis students and more than 500 Central
High students have participated in the program since it began in 2001.
“THE PROGRAM HAD SUCH A BIG IMPACT ON US. THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF LAW TOOK AN INTEREST IN ME WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND FOLLOWED ME EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. THEY INVESTED IN ME AND BELIEVED IN ME. IT FEELS LIKE HOME HERE.”
— MASHAYLA HAYS, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011 AND BRANDEIS CLASS OF 2018
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PUBLIC SERVICE
Our namesake, Supreme Court
Justice Louis D. Brandeis, was
known as “the people’s lawyer”
for his commitment to pro bono
work and public service.
We’re proud to carry on that
tradition today, and all Brandeis
School of Law students are
required to complete 30 hours of
law-related public service.
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The Class of 2017 completed nearly 4,000 hours of
public service, averaging out to more than 41 hours
per student.
That public service is coordinated via the Samuel L.
Greenebaum Public Service Program.
The Greenebaum Public Service Program gives
students the opportunity to develop skills working
with real clients and real legal issues. With appro-
priate supervision, students perform law-related
tasks such as research, writing, client interviews,
policy analysis, document preparation and in-court
assistance.
There are several aspects of the Greenebaum
Program:
Pro Bono Graduation Requirement
The Brandeis School of Law requires each law
student to complete 30 hours of legal public service
to graduate.
The Greenebaum Program administers this pro
bono requirement and works with each law student
to match them with volunteer opportunities that fit
their interests.
First-Year Student Weeklong Projects
1L students can opt to perform their 30-hour public
service requirement in one week during the winter
break after their first semester.
Paid Summer Fellowships
The Greenebaum Program provides paid fellowships
for students to work during the summer for a legal
aid agency throughout the state and the coun-
try. Some fellowships are designated for a specific
agency; however, students can also apply for a sum-
mer fellowship at an agency of their choice anywhere
in the country.
Public Service Internships
The Greenebaum Public Service Program has more
than 150 pre-approved volunteer placements with
nonprofits, judges and government agencies. Stu-
dents may review the opportunities and work during
the summer or school year at these placements.
“AS A GREENEBAUM FELLOW, I WAS A JUDICIAL INTERN FOR JUDGE IRV MAZE AT THE COURT OF APPEALS OF KENTUCKY. I REVIEWED THE CASE FILE, RESEARCHED AND WROTE A DRAFT OF A CIVIL OPINION.”
— ANESHA BLAKEY, CLASS OF 2018
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FACULTY“THE SMALL-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT HELPS ENSURE THAT STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND INTERESTS CAN FIND THEIR UNIQUE VOICE WITH STRONG FACULTY CHAMPIONS. HAVING PREVIOUSLY TAUGHT AT SCHOOLS WITH 300-500 STUDENTS IN THE ENTERING CLASS, EVEN THE MOST DEDICATED AND WELL-INTENTIONED FACULTY CAN ONLY REACH SO MANY STUDENTS.
“WHEN OUR STUDENTS CROSS THAT GRADUATION STAGE IN MAY, OUR FACULTY KNOW THE NAMES OF THOSE GRADUATES, THEY’VE CHAMPIONED FOR THOSE STUDENTS TO GET MEANINGFUL JOBS AND EXPERIENCES AND THEY KNOW THE BARRIERS EACH STUDENT HAS OVERCOME TO ACHIEVE WHAT THEY’VE ACHIEVED.”
— PROFESSOR JAMIE ABRAMS
Our professors bring a variety of strengths to the
Brandeis School of Law.
They are committed to their students, creating
an environment rich in innovative thinking, rigorous
dialogue and academic excellence.
Brandeis School of Law faculty are experts in a
variety of topics ranging from civil rights to intel-
lectual property. Our professors have appeared as
legal experts on national news programs; helped
train metropolitan police departments on minority
outreach; helped educate undocumented detain-
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Immigration law: A a nationally
recognized scholar in immigra-
tion law, Professor Enid Tru-
cios-Haynes is a regular speaker
on immigration issues and is
active in local immigrant rights
organizations. She directs an
immigration externship as well as a public service
placement in the Greenebaum Public Service Pro-
gram. With a team of volunteers, she leads regular
“Know Your Rights” presentations at the Boone
County Jail, where detainees are held in the custody
of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
bureau of the Department of Homeland Security.
Corporate law: Professor
Lisa Nicholson’s teaching and
research interests concentrate
on issues related to corporate
law and securities regulation,
including the accountability of
corporate actors for corporate
wrongdoing and the professional responsibility of
lawyers in these settings.
Criminal law: Professor Luke
Milligan’s research centers on
criminal procedure, privacy and
theories of judging. His articles
have appeared in the Boston
University Law Review, Cardozo
Law Review, Cato Supreme Court
Review, Emory Law Journal, Georgia Law Review,
Hastings Law Journal, Richmond Law Review, and
Washington & Lee Law Review, among many others.
Milligan maintains a modest law practice, repre-
senting individuals in criminal matters ranging from
identity theft to terroristic threatening to murder. He
is a commissioner of the statewide public defender
system and a barrister in the American Inns of Court.
ees about their rights; spoken all over the world on
everything from disability laws to privacy rights;
published books about mental illness; consulted
international constitutional committees; advised
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and have had
interpretations and amicus briefs presented before
the United States Supreme Court.
A few of their areas of expertise:
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Land use and the environment:
Professor Tony Arnold’s highly
interdisciplinary research at the
intersection of land, water, the
environment and governance
institutions is nationally and in-
ternationally recognized. He has
taught or been a visiting scholar
at some of the nation’s leading
universities, including Stanford
University, UCLA, the Universi-
ty of Florida, the University of
Puerto Rico and the University of
Wyoming. He is a faculty affiliate
of the Ostrom Workshop in Polit-
ical Theory and Policy Analysis,
as well as several other research
centers nationwide.
The Human Rights Advocacy Pro-
gram is an innovative approach
to applying the law to real-world
issues.
Guided by two faculty mem-
bers, funded student fellows
engage with the local immigrant,
noncitizen and refugee commu-
nity to advocate for their human
rights.
This advocacy has taken many
forms, from hosting a pro bono
immigration clinic to creating a
resource guide for the commu-
nity. The program also regu-
larly hosts visits to a Kentucky
U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement detention center,
where volunteers conduct “Know
Your Rights” presentations and
conduct intake interviews for
detainees.
HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROGRAM
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“I WAS DRAWN TO THE PROGRAM’S FOCUS ON BRIDGING THE LEGAL GAPS IN SERVICES FOR LOUISVILLE’S REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT POPULATION. THE MISSION OF THE PROGRAM HITS CLOSE TO HOME FOR ME BECAUSE MY MOTHER WAS A REFUGEE HERSELF AND SHE OFTEN TOLD ME STORIES OF THE STIGMA SHE EXPERIENCED AND THE DIFFICULTY SHE HAD IN NAVIGATING THE AMERICAN SYSTEM. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, I HAVE GAINED SO MUCH MORE INSIGHT INTO THE DAILY STRUGGLES OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES AND THAT KNOWLEDGE HAS BEEN INVALUABLE.”
— SUE ENG LY, CLASS OF 2019 AND HUMAN RIGHTS FELLOW
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Our alumni work in all 50 states in a variety of roles,
from legal practice to higher education to business.
NOTABLE ALUMNI
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HOWARD FINEMAN (’80) Global Editorial Director of The Huffington Post
NANCY S. NIEDERMAN (’80)Hollywood legal executive,
outside counsel for motion
picture studios
ERNIE ALLEN (’72) Founder, National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children;
2016 University of Louisville
Alumnus of the Year
WILLIAM MCANULTY (’74) The first African-American
Justice to serve on the Kentucky
Supreme Court
DOUGLASS FARNSLEY (’76) Past president, Kentucky Bar
Association; member, Stites &
Harbison PLLC
LUCY LEE HELM (’82) EVP and Chief Partner Officer
of Starbucks
JUDGE DENISE CLAYTON (’76) The first African-American
woman to serve on the Kentucky
Court of Appeals
FORMER U.S. SENATOR CHRISTOPHER DODD (’72) Chairman and CEO of the Motion
Picture Association of America
STEVE TRAGER (’85) Chairman and CEO, Republic
Bank & Trust Co.
MARSHALL MATZ (’71) Agriculture attorney, co-founder
of World Food Program — USA
CAMPUS AND CITYYour life in Louisville
As the hottest legal market in the
state, Louisville is a great place to
learn and live.
Situated on the banks of the Ohio
River, America’s 17th largest city
boasts a cost of living that is sub-
stantially lower than the national
average, with a broad range of
affordable housing options from
high-rise apartments and historic
Victorian homes to suburban
communities and rural farms.
Louisville is home to a vibrant
arts, sports and dining scene, as
well as one of the country’s finest
park systems.
“LOUISVILLE’S PROXIMITY TO FORT KNOX IS WHAT BROUGHT ME TO KENTUCKY. I LIKE THAT KENTUCKY IS GEOGRAPHICALLY CENTRALLY LOCATED IN THE U.S. AND MAKES IT EASY TO TRAVEL TO MANY CLOSE CITIES FOR NEW ADVENTURES AND FUN. THE PEOPLE HERE ARE SOME OF THE NICEST YOU WILL EVER MEET. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY IS IN ABUNDANCE.”
— ANDREW D’AMELIO, CLASS OF 2018 CAPTAIN, U.S. ARMY
APPLY AND VISIT
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Applications are accepted October 1 through April 15.
Schedule a Visit
We encourage all interested students to visit the
Brandeis School of Law. During the academic year,
candidates can tour the Brandeis School, observe
a first-year class, and/or meet with admissions
representatives. To schedule your visit, fill out
our Visit Request Form at louisville.edu/law/
admissions/visit-the-law-school.
Contact Admissions
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (502) 852-6391
Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
Brandeis School of Law
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Applicants and Students with Disabilities
The Brandeis School of Law complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements
regarding students and applicants with disabilities.
Under these laws, no qualified individual with a
disability shall be denied access to or participation
in services, programs and activities of the Brandeis
School of Law and the University of Louisville
campus programming.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Financial Assistance
The Brandeis School of Law offers scholarships on
the basis of academic merit. Accepted candidates
are automatically considered for merit-based
scholarships and no separate application is required.
Scholarship decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Applications completed on or before March 1 will
qualify for priority scholarship consideration.
For these candidates, any scholarship offer will
accompany the offer of admissions.
Applications completed after March 1 will be
considered for merit-based scholarships only
as scholarship funds are available. For these
candidates, further information on the scholarship
review process will accompany the offer of
admission.
Estate Planning and Elder Law Fellowship
The Estate Planning and Elder Law Fellowship
will allow students to work with faculty and local
practitioners on topics such as succession, long-
term care and end-of-life planning. Learn more
about the program and how to apply at louisville.
edu/law/epel
Human Rights Fellowship
The Human Rights Advocacy Program funds
student fellows as they work with faculty members,
community leaders and fellow students who share
a passion and commitment to action for the human
rights of immigrants, noncitizens and refugees.
Learn more about that program and how to apply at
louisville.edu/law/bhrap.
Resilience Justice Fellowship
Resilience Justice Fellowships are two-year funded
fellowships available to law and graduate students
interested in the interdisciplinary research of justice
and environmental responsibility. Law students are
eligible to apply after their first semester. Contact
Professor Tony Arnold at tony.arnold@louisville.
edu to inquire about availability and to apply.
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