Her dedication to preserving the history of Buchanan County’s schools reflects a lifetime of service to education and community. The following article, written by Chad Cooper and originally published by The...
Facing an exceptionally competitive field of 30 law schools from across the country, our team delivered strong performances in each round, tackling a complex Fourth Amendment issue based on Chatrie v. United...
The Appalachian School of Law Veterans Law Society (VLS) continues its mission of service and advocacy for veterans and military-connected families. Dedicated to improving access to essential resources, VLS...
What began as a simple community service event at Appalachian School of Law turned into something much bigger for one Buchanan County family. This Saturday, March 14th, the Appalachian Women in Law Society...
Appalachian Women in Law Society President shares a message honoring the power, resilience, and impact of women in the legal profession. During Women’s History Month, the Appalachian School of Law community is...
Hassani Law Firm recognized for excellence in immigration law based on verified client reviews Appalachian School of Law is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of alumna Ellie Hassani, Esq. (Class of December...
Black history does not end on February 28. In this powerful reflection, Student Bar Association President and former BLSA President Joseph L. Pullen, Jr. reminds us that Black history is not confined to a single...
Black history is more than remembrance — it is responsibility. In this reflection from Black Law Students Association (BLSA) President Arnando Smith, we are reminded that Black history is not simply a story of...
Several Appalachian School of Law students recently volunteered their time at the Community Arts Mainstage (CAM), assisting with an interactive escape room experience connected to the production of Misery. As...
Three 3L students from Appalachian School of Law recently advanced to the semifinal round of the regional Client Counseling Competition (CCC), demonstrating excellence in practical lawyering skills and client...
Appalachian School of Law Dean D.J. Western recently returned to Travis Air Force Base to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of a program he developed while serving as Chief Legal Officer and Staff Judge Advocate in...
The Appalachian International Law Society at the Appalachian School of Law has shared a message with the ASL community recognizing the beginning of Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent. As one of the...
February marks Black History Month — a time to honor, reflect on, and learn from the profound contributions, resilience, and leadership of Black Americans who have shaped our nation’s past and continue to...
This Valentine’s Day, students from the Appalachian School of Law chose to celebrate not with grand gestures, but with meaningful ones. A group of 17 ASL students came together to ensure that no one in the...
Appalachian School of Law proudly recognizes a defining moment of alumni leadership and service unfolding in Mercer County, West Virginia — one that reflects the strength, continuity, and impact of ASL graduates...
Dear Members of the Appalachian School of Law Community, Black history, to me, is not an abstraction or a chapter in a textbook. It is personal. It is lived. It is the quiet strength passed down through...
Appalachian School of Law is pleased to highlight Professor Thomas R. Scott for his recent expert contribution to WalletHub’s 2025 report on car insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The nationally...
We are proud to recognize Allainah Easterling, a third-year student at the Appalachian School of Law, for earning a professional certification from Harvard Law School in Financial Analysis and Valuation for...
Appalachian School of Law is pleased to announce the creation of the Steven R. Minor Memorial Scholarship. After graduating from the University of Virginia and then the College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe...
To the Appalachian School of Law Community, Today, on Purple Heart Day, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have been wounded...
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of James W. McGlothlin — a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and steadfast supporter of the Appalachian School of Law. A native of Buchanan...
Appalachian School of Law proudly congratulates Professor Thomas R. Scott on being featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s recent article on liability vs. full coverage auto insurance. His insights...
You can read more about the Legal Food Frenzy and ASL's win here and view the leaderboards...
On the eve of graduation, we pause to honor the Appalachian School of Law Class of 2025. Your years of hard work, perseverance, and purpose have brought you to this milestone. As we look forward to tomorrow’s...
A message to the Class of 2025 from Melanie Hicks, ASL Class of 2025 Valedictorian J.D. | Certified Paralegal | Criminal Defense Advocate Dear Fellow Graduates, As we begin to celebrate this momentous...
From courtroom victories to community impact, this academic year at ASL was one for the books. Here’s a look back at the milestones, memories, and meaningful moments that shaped our year. At ASL, we don’t just...
We are pleased to announce that Appalachian School of Law continues to surpass the ABA’s bar passage standards: • Class of 2023: 91.489% • Class of 2024: 81.081% (with additional opportunities still...
Each spring, during the next-to-last SBA meeting of the academic year, the newly elected Student Bar Association (SBA) board is officially sworn in — and this year’s new board is ready to serve. These students...
We are incredibly proud to celebrate three Appalachian School of Law graduates who have been named as judicial nominees for Letcher County in the 47th Judicial District. Being nominated for the bench is a...
From the East Coast to the West, Dedication in Every Step At Appalachian School of Law, we celebrate the leadership and advocacy of our Black Law Student Association (BLSA) President, 3L Michael Agwara. His...
Today is the 4th Annual Giving Day at the Appalachian School of Law! Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions our school makes to Appalachia and the global legal community. Your donations help empower...
Our own Professor Dawn Figueiras was published in the Rutgers Law Record for her article "Towards A Nextgen Law School Curriculum." You can read it...
Professor Tom Scott was recently asked by MoneyGeek to comment on Insurance topics as an Expert. Check out the articles below. With a record like Professor Scott’s, we can see why companies seek his knowledge...
We invite you to participate in this year's Memorial 5K! It will be a wonderful opportunity to come together before the Gala later that evening to honor the memory of Anthony Sutin, Thomas Blackwell, and Angela...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH AT 5:00 PM at the APPALACHIAN SCHOOL OF LAW DINNER - DANCING - RAFFLES - LIVE AUCTION MUST RSVP TO ATTEND- admission is free with RSVP by: PHONE: 276.244.1258 EMAIL:...
We are gearing up to celebrate 25 years of Appalachian graduates making an Appalachian Difference. Mark you calendar and make plans to celebrate with us at our October...
We have exciting news to share! Later this year, you will see a segment on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid! Read the article below, and be on the lookout for more...
This week began our two week orientation for incoming 1L class! Students signed in, took their ID photos, and had a full day of meeting Faculty and Staff around the school and getting oriented. After mingling with...
Join us for the first EMLF and Appalachian School of Law Moot Court Competition October 15-16, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. Registration: https://emlf.org/mootcourt2024/ Want to sponsor? For more...
Appalachian School of Law is saddened by the loss of Mr. Frank Kilgore. Mr. Kilgore was instrumental in starting ASL and is responsible for the compact that kept us in Buchanan County; just one example of his...
Appalachian School of Law’s Professor Thomas Scott was recently featured on WalletHub’s website as an expert for his advice in their article “Best Car Insurance in Virginia”. Read the piece...
Join us for a Community BBQ on June 27 at Noon in the Appalachian School of Law Courtyard celebrating Col. D. J. Western being named President and Dean at the Appalachian School of Law! The event is free and...
We are proud to share that our very own Professor Jeremy W. Hurley recently participated in the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Hybrid School Law Conference held at the Richmond Marriott Short Pump on May...
On Friday, April 12th, Appalachian School of Law hosted a full day speaking event featuring Brigadier General Sharon Shaffer (Ret.) of the U.S. Air Force. Brigadier General Shaffer retired from the U.S. Air...
One year ago, the Class of 2023 embarked on their journey to conquer the bar examination, and today, we are thrilled to share their incredible success story. Nearly 80% (78.72%) of our 2023 graduates have...
The Appalachian School of Law Class of 2024 commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, and was a wonderful event. Family, friends, peers, and future colleagues watched each of the 39 students cross...
Our summer semester means externships for our students. In an effort to take ASL's legal training to the world, Iyana Vhané will be learning about International Criminal Law and International Human Rights....
Dear Graduates, It is with great pride and immense pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you, the distinguished members of the Appalachian School of Law's 25th graduating class. As we...
Congratulations on your incredible achievement and contribution to the world. Shawn Smith is a distinguished leader whose expertise in operational management and strategic planning has profoundly impacted the...
As commencement approaches, we reflect on the year we have had at Appalachian school of law. Victories, growth, and legacy. Let’s look back at 2023-2024. In August and January, we welcomed our new 1L...
The Appalachian School of Law Class of 2024 commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Riverview Elementary/Middle School gymnasium. A class of 39 students will end their...
Our local CASA chapter has a great relationship with our students at Appalachian School of Law. Thursday, April 25, two of our students were presented with awards for their dedication and love for the children of...
On April 3rd 2024 ASL had the honor of hosting a distinguished panel from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, including Chief Judge Margaret Bartley, Judge Grant Jaquith, and Judge Amanda Meredith. Our...
During the week of April 8th, 2024, Judges and legal employers widely recognize moot court as a law school activity that prepares students for the practice of law. The ASL students in Legal Process II recently had...
The Appalachian School of Law was honored to host an enlightening presentation by The Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, Inc., known as “AppalReD Legal Aid,” on Friday, March 22 during Professor...
We are honored to welcome the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to Appalachian School of Law on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. This is a unique opportunity for our students and staff to hear oral...
Appalachian School of Law is proud to introduce our newest Student Bar Association Officers, Justices, and Senators. According to Americanbar.org, Student Bar Associations are an integral part of the Law Student...
Update: The Appalachian School of Law Child Welfare Moot Court Team did the school proud by making it to the elimination rounds at the Capital competition. The team will use this experience to set their sites...
Joshua Marant (2L), Richard Rundle (2L), and Emma Walpole Lassiter (2L) made it to the semifinals of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition and won Best New Team. It was an impressive 20-school field...
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg March is Women’s History Month. In the Article “See Her, Hear Her: The...
Appalachian School of Law’s student group, Appalachian Women in Law Society (AWILS), is partnering with the Grundy Womans Club to provide formal wear to students in Buchanan County. Donations are being accepted...
Some Black History Month closing remarks from our BLSA President, Lauren Stewart: Beginning in 1976, Black History Month was enacted to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in...
Greetings and Happy Black History Month to my ASL Family, For the entire month of February, all across America schools, churches, clubs, even the Super Bowl, studied and paid tribute to the contributions African...
Today, two bright Appalachian School of Law students, Tyler Starnes 3L and Meredith Waugh 3L, travel to New York City to compete in the 2024 Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition...
Appalachian School of Law is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the Fall semester, 2023. The Dean's List is comprised of all full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours of numerically-graded...
This past fall, as many students were preparing for finals, three of our students at Appalachian School of Law were setting up a table in the library to tackle an entry assignment for the American Red Cross’s...
Near the conclusion of the fall semester, students in the Appellate Advocacy Courses took part in an intraschool Moot Court Competition. Students had the option of arguing a Criminal Law issue or an Environmental...
Today marked the beginning of orientation for our spring-start students. One of the many ways Appalachian School of Law sets itself apart from other programs is the option to begin your J.D. journey in the fall...
TODAY IS THE DAY! Appalachian School of Law’s Third annual Giving Day is now! Hear why this piece of heart in Appalachia can use your gifts to make dreams come true. “A donation to Appalachian School of...
Follow the link below to give now and hear exactly why ASL will use these funds to make a difference. GIVE...
Introducing the Blackwell Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi 23’-24’ members. The International Legal Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi, was established in 1869 at the University of Michigan. The oldest, and most notable,...
Today our faculty, students, and staff gathered in the Lions Lounge of the Appalachian School of Law for a luncheon and tree lighting/decorating. The Shack catered the luncheon as everyone talked, laughed, hung...
In celebration of breast cancer awareness month, the Appalachian Women in Law Society (AWILS) hosted a Paint N’ Sip event. The SBA provided funds for food and supplies. Proceeds from this event were used to...
ASL Professor Dawn Figueiras published a new article on the University of St. Thomas’ Holloran Center Professional Identity Implementation Blog on July 26, 2023. This article, “One Year Later: An Update on One...
Appalachian School of Law is proud to announce that we are a Virginia Law Foundation 2023 Grant recipient. With an award of $25,000 in support of our Medical-Legal Partnership, a collaboration with Ballad...
On behalf of the Honorable Jerry Kilgore, Chairman of the ASL Board of Trustees: The Appalachian School of Law (ASL) is proud to announce the appointment of Colonel David “D.J.” Western as the Interim...
Katie is a 2009 graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. In 2012, Katie earned her J.D. from Appalachian School of Law where she held a position as a Court Appointed Special...
Ashley Stricklen, a third-year student at ASL, recently won second place in the Family Law Writing Competition sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Chapter of the American...
On May 13, 2023, the Appalachian School of Law (ASL) held a remarkable commencement celebration to honor the graduating class of 2023. The ceremony was a seamless and joyous send-off for the accomplished students...
Practice Focused, Prepared to Serve — Appalachian School of Law (ASL) continues to uphold its professional and educational aspirations by producing impressive results in the February 2023 administration of the...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held a special session of court at the Appalachian School of Law on April 13. The Fourth Circuit sits by invitation at “Law School Sessions”...
