UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

JAMES E. ROGERS COLLEGE OF LAW

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 7

Legal Paraprofessional Summit

February 13-14

Giving Day

February 17

Mundheim Speaker Series with Byron Boston

Greetings,

This Giving Day, February 13 through 14, we encourage members of the LawCat community to support funds including the College of Law Student Scholarship Fund.

Arizona Law is committed to providing excellent legal education at a reasonable cost and scholarships are a major part of fulfilling that commitment. This week, read about the difference scholarships have made for current students.

A sincere thank you to all who support our students on Giving Day and throughout the year.

Onward!

Jason

FEATURE

Support Student Fellowships This Giving Day

This Valentine’s Day, University of Arizona Law is asking the LawCat community to show your Wildcat love by contributing during Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising effort from noon on Thursday, February 13, to noon on Friday, February 14, in support of students and the university.

Your generosity ensures that University of Arizona Law is able to train the next generation of leaders and lawyers and allows us to provide a modern, nimble legal education of the highest quality. A legal education is a life-changing experience, and with your support, we can give our students the resources they need to transform their passions and skills into fulfilling careers.

This week we feature one of the three programs supported through Giving Day 2025: the College of Law Student Scholarship Fund. See our Giving Day page to learn more about this and other programs supported through the generosity of Giving Day donors.

College of Law Student Scholarship Fund

Scholarship support makes a real difference in the careers and economic well-being of deserving students.

“The scholarships I have received make my legal education possible to the fullest extent. I am able to dedicate more time to my academics, community involvement and professional development instead of worrying about finding a second job,” said third-year law student Jocelyn Garcia of her scholarships.

“I am deeply grateful and honored to have received the James Glenton Boyer Memorial Scholarship. This generous award has given me the freedom to make career choices driven by passion and purpose, rather than the weight of post-graduation student loan payments. Attending law school at an exceptionally reasonable cost is a gift I will always cherish, and I am committed to making the most of this incredible opportunity at the James E. Rogers College of Law,” said Arizona Law second-year law student Audrey Conant.

“During my admissions process, I was very worried about financing my legal education. The James E. Rogers College of Law offered me a generous scholarship which has had a significant impact on my legal education. I am grateful for my scholarship because it alleviated my financial stress and allowed me to focus on my studies,” said Maya Davidson, second-year law student and recipient of the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship and Law Grad Tuition Scholarship.

Third-year law student Jordan Devorak a Dean’s Scholar and David B. Babbit Scholar said, “I am so thankful for my scholarship and how it allows me to focus on my studies. Arizona Law’s generous scholarship opportunities allow students like myself to strive for their highest potential without incurring excessive debt. Without my scholarship, I likely would not have been able to attend law school until later in life.”

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AROUND THE COLLEGE

Miller Named ABA 2024–2025 GPSolo Difference Makers Award Recipient

The American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division has named Ralph W. Bilby Professor of Law and former dean Marc L. Miller a recipient of the 2024–2025 GPSolo Difference Makers Award. The award recognizes extraordinary individuals and providers who make a difference by breaking down barriers or through community service, pro bono work or service to the profession.

The GPSolo Difference Makers Award was presented to Marc during the ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix. Read more about the award and other honorees here.

Simon’s New Book Featured in Faculty Book Talk

On January 27, Associate Clinical Professor of Law Diana Simon discussed her new book, “The Case for Effective Legal Writing: Court Opinions, Commentary, and Exercises,” with Susie Salmon, Director of Legal Writing at the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library’s Faculty Book Series.

The book, co-authored with Mark Cooney of Cooley Law School, is the first of its kind. It connects writing technique to real-world consequences and brings the courthouse to the legal writing classroom with dozens of court cases in which writing technique determined the outcome of — or was otherwise significant in — cases.

For more faculty news, see the latest For the Record newsletter.

Last Call: Legal Paraprofessional Summit This Friday

There is still time to register for the third annual Legal Paraprofessional Summit this Friday, February 7. Sponsored and hosted by the Legal Paraprofessional Program, the summit will feature a panel of licensed LPs speaking about their real-life experiences, courtroom advocacy training, an update from the Administrative Office of the Court and discussions about ethical practice and legal community standards.

Registration for the in-person program has closed, but you can register for online access. Up to five CLE hours are available.

IN THE NEWS

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The New York Times, featuring Justin Pidot

Trump Looks to Withhold Transportation Funds For Sanctuary Cities

PJ Media, featuring Justin Pidot

Crisis at DOJ’s Environment & Natural Resources Division

Legal Planet, commentary by Justin Pidot

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Scholarships give students like Jocelyn, Audrey, Maya and Jordan the opportunity to complete their legal education without the daunting financial burden that many young lawyers face. This support can make a major difference in the careers they are able to pursue.

Thank you to everyone who supports our students on Giving Day and beyond!

Warmly,