James E. Rogers College of Law
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James E. Rogers College of Law is the law school at the University of Arizona
located in Tucson, Arizona
and was the first law school founded in the State of Arizona
, opening its doors in 1915. Formerly known as University of Arizona College of Law, it was renamed in 1999 in honor of noted broadcasting mogul and philanthropist James E. Rogers
, a 1962 graduate of the school, and chairman of Sunbelt Communications Company based in Las Vegas, Nevada
.
The core values of the College are justice, professional integrity, public leadership, and community service. Each entering class at Arizona Law has approximately 150 students, with a total student body of 500 students.
Arizona Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association
. It is consistently ranked in the top tier of law schools in the U.S., and is currently ranked 42nd nationally by U.S. News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools 2010." Arizona Law is one of 80 law schools nationwide to have a chapter of the Order of the Coif
.
Lawrence Ponoroff
is the current Dean. There are 36 full-time faculty members that include outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations for excellence. The school has been ranked in the top 20 law school faculties based on per capita scholarly impact. A number of the school's professors are preeminent experts in their field, including James Anaya (international human rights), Jean Braucher (bankruptcy law), Dan Dobbs (torts), Robert Glennon (environmental and water law), Boris Kozolchyk (international commercial law), and Tom Mauet (trial advocacy). Six Arizona scholars are noted in the list Most Cited Faculty by Specialty 2000-2007 compiled by Brian Leiter
: Gabriel J. Chin
, in Criminal Law and Procedure, Dan Dobbs in Torts, Marc Miller, in Criminal Law and Procedure, Carol Rose in Environmental Law, Theodore (Ted) Schneyer in Legal Ethics, and David Wexler
in Law and Social Science.
The law school's facility is newly renovated following a multi-million dollar project.
The complete alphabetical list of Programs & Centers includes:
The school offers J.D. students the opportunity to earn certificates in Criminal Law and Policy, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy and International Trade and Business Law. It also has programs in Environmental Law, Science and Policy, Federal, State and International Taxation, Intellectual Property Law, and International and Comparative Law.
served as the Jurist in Residence for the 2005-2006 academic term. In the spring semesters of 2006 through 2008, she taught a course on the Supreme Court that was originated by former Chief Justice, William H. Rehnquist.
In Fall 2006, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg
delivered the 27th Isaac Marks Lecture at the school, entitled "Reflections on Arizona’s Pace-Setting Justices: William Hubbs Rehnquist
and Sandra Day O’Connor.
In Spring 2006, 2003 Nobel Peace Prize
winner Shirin Ebadi
taught a course titled "Islam and Human Rights."
It also offers co-curricular programs involving client representation including:
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
located in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
and was the first law school founded in the State of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, opening its doors in 1915. Formerly known as University of Arizona College of Law, it was renamed in 1999 in honor of noted broadcasting mogul and philanthropist James E. Rogers
James E. Rogers
James E. Rogers served as interim chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education.-Early life and education:Rogers is a 1956 graduate of Las Vegas High School. He has degrees in accounting and law from the University of Arizona and a Master of Laws from the University of Southern California...
, a 1962 graduate of the school, and chairman of Sunbelt Communications Company based in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
.
The core values of the College are justice, professional integrity, public leadership, and community service. Each entering class at Arizona Law has approximately 150 students, with a total student body of 500 students.
Arizona Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
. It is consistently ranked in the top tier of law schools in the U.S., and is currently ranked 42nd nationally by U.S. News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools 2010." Arizona Law is one of 80 law schools nationwide to have a chapter of the Order of the Coif
Order of the Coif
The Order of the Coif is an honor society for United States law school graduates. A student at an American law school who earns a Juris Doctor degree and graduates in the top 10 percent of his or her class is eligible for membership if the student's law school has a chapter of the...
.
Lawrence Ponoroff
Lawrence Ponoroff
Lawrence Ponoroff is the current dean of the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. He was previously the 21st dean of Tulane Law School from 2001–2009, taking the reins from Edward F. Sherman after having taught at Tulane Law for six years...
is the current Dean. There are 36 full-time faculty members that include outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations for excellence. The school has been ranked in the top 20 law school faculties based on per capita scholarly impact. A number of the school's professors are preeminent experts in their field, including James Anaya (international human rights), Jean Braucher (bankruptcy law), Dan Dobbs (torts), Robert Glennon (environmental and water law), Boris Kozolchyk (international commercial law), and Tom Mauet (trial advocacy). Six Arizona scholars are noted in the list Most Cited Faculty by Specialty 2000-2007 compiled by Brian Leiter
Brian Leiter
Brian Leiter is an American philosopher and legal scholar who is currently John Wilson Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, and founder and Director of Chicago's new Center for Law, Philosophy, and Human Values and the editor of the Philosophical Gourmet Report. He taught from...
: Gabriel J. Chin
Gabriel J. Chin
Gabriel Jack Chin is an author, legal scholar, and Professor at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Chin is the Chester H. Smith Professor of Law and co-director of the Program in Criminal Law and Policy at the James E. Rogers College of Law, and Professor at the School of...
, in Criminal Law and Procedure, Dan Dobbs in Torts, Marc Miller, in Criminal Law and Procedure, Carol Rose in Environmental Law, Theodore (Ted) Schneyer in Legal Ethics, and David Wexler
David Wexler
David B. Wexler is a Professor of Law at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a Distinguished Research Professor of Law at the James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, Arizona, and the Director of the International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence.Wexler is credited with first...
in Law and Social Science.
The law school's facility is newly renovated following a multi-million dollar project.
Programs and centers
In addition to the J.D. program, the school offers LLM degrees in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy, and International Trade and Business Law. The International Trade and Business Law program is offered in coordination with the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade. Students finishing their LLM degree in either program may continue on to an S.J.D. degree after completing substantial original research into their field of study.The complete alphabetical list of Programs & Centers includes:
- Business Law Program
- Criminal Law and Policy Program
- Economics, Law, and the Environment
- Environmental Law, Science & Policy Program
- The Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program
- International Trade and Business Law Program
- JD Program
- Legal Writing Program
- National Law Center
- The Rogers Program on Law in Society
- The William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government
The school offers J.D. students the opportunity to earn certificates in Criminal Law and Policy, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy and International Trade and Business Law. It also has programs in Environmental Law, Science and Policy, Federal, State and International Taxation, Intellectual Property Law, and International and Comparative Law.
Student publications
There are three student publications: Arizona Law Review, Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, and Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy.Renowned visitors and lecturers
The following justices from the Supreme Court of the United States have visited Arizona Law as lecturers since 2009: John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States; Justice Antonin Scalia; Justice Stephen Breyer. Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'ConnorSandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor is an American jurist who was the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States. She served as an Associate Justice from 1981 until her retirement from the Court in 2006. O'Connor was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981...
served as the Jurist in Residence for the 2005-2006 academic term. In the spring semesters of 2006 through 2008, she taught a course on the Supreme Court that was originated by former Chief Justice, William H. Rehnquist.
In Fall 2006, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Ginsburg was appointed by President Bill Clinton and took the oath of office on August 10, 1993. She is the second female justice and the first Jewish female justice.She is generally viewed as belonging to...
delivered the 27th Isaac Marks Lecture at the school, entitled "Reflections on Arizona’s Pace-Setting Justices: William Hubbs Rehnquist
William Rehnquist
William Hubbs Rehnquist was an American lawyer, jurist, and political figure who served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States and later as the 16th Chief Justice of the United States...
and Sandra Day O’Connor.
In Spring 2006, 2003 Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel.-Background:According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who...
winner Shirin Ebadi
Shirin Ebadi
Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer, a former judge and human rights activist and founder of Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran. On 10 October 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially women's,...
taught a course titled "Islam and Human Rights."
Clinical Programs
The James E. Rogers College of Law offers a number of clinical programs, including:- Arizona Attorney General's Clinic
- Child and Family Law Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Immigration Law Clinic
- Indigenous Peoples Law Clinic
- Prosecution Clinic
It also offers co-curricular programs involving client representation including:
- Ninth Circuit Appellate Project
- The Justice Project
- Volunteer Lawyers Program
- NALSA Legal Referral Program (a collaboration with the Tucson Indian Center)
Notable alumni
- Bobby Ray BaldockBobby Ray BaldockBobby Ray Baldock is a United States federal judge.Baldock was born in Rocky, Oklahoma. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1956. He received a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1960. He was a Captain, Adjutant General Staff, New Mexico National Guard from 1960...
(born 1936), United States federal judge - Andrew Leo BettwyAndrew Leo BettwyAndrew Leo Bettwy, a Republican, served as Arizona State Land Commissioner from 1970 to 1978 under four Arizona governors.-Land Commissioner Years:...
(born 1920), former Arizona State Land Commissioner - William Docker BrowningWilliam Docker BrowningWilliam Docker Browning was a United States federal judge.Born in Tucson, Arizona, Browning received a B.S./B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1954 and an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1960. He was a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant from 1954 to 1957...
(1931–2008), United States federal judge - Dennis K. BurkeDennis K. BurkeDennis K. Burke is the former United States Attorney for the District of Arizona.-Early life and education:Burke was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1962. Burke received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1985 and earned his Juris Doctor from University of Arizona College of Law in 1988...
(born 1962), United States Attorney for the District of Arizona - David C. BuryDavid C. BuryDavid Charles Bury is a United States federal judge.Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bury received a B.S. from Oklahoma State University in 1964 and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1967. He was in private practice in Tucson, Arizona from 1967 to 2002.On September 10, 2001, Bury was...
(born 1942), United States federal judge - Raner Collins (born 1952), United States federal judge
- Valdemar Aguirre CordovaValdemar Aguirre CordovaValdemar Aguirre Cordova was a United States federal judge.Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Cordova was in the United States Army during World War II, from 1940 to 1945. He received a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1950. He was in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona from 1950 to...
(1922–1988), United States federal judge - William C. FreyWilliam C. FreyWilliam C. Frey was a United States federal judge.Born in Tucson, Arizona, Frey was in the United States Army Major during World War II, from 1941 to 1946. He received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1947 and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1950. He was in private...
(1919–1979), United States federal judge - Irma Elsa GonzalezIrma Elsa GonzalezJudge Irma Elsa Gonzalez is a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. She was the first Mexican-American female federal judge. She was nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 9, 1992, to a seat vacated by J. Lawrence Irving. The U.S. Senate confirmed her...
(born 1948), U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of California - Charles Leach HardyCharles Leach HardyCharles Leach Hardy is a United States federal judge.Born in Los Angeles, California, Hardy received a B.S. from the University of Arizona in 1947 and an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1950. He was in the United States Army Captain, Field Artillery from 1941 to 1946. He was...
(born 1919), United States federal judge - Cindy K. JorgensonCindy K. JorgensonCindy Kelly Jorgenson is a District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. She joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush.-Early life and education:...
(born 1953), U.S District Court judge for the District of Arizona - Ann KirkpatrickAnn KirkpatrickAnn Kirkpatrick is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She earlier served in the Arizona House of Representatives. She was defeated by Republican Paul Gosar in the 2010 election...
(born 1950), former U.S. Representative from Arizona's 1st district - Jon KylJon KylJon Llewellyn Kyl is the junior U.S. Senator from Arizona and the Senate Minority Whip, the second-highest position in the Republican Senate leadership. In 2010 he was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world for his persuasive role in the Senate.The son...
(born 1942), U.S. Senator representing Arizona - Stephen M. McNameeStephen M. McNameeStephen M. McNamee is a United States federal judge.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, McNamee received a B.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 1964 and an M.A. from the University of Arizona in 1967. He received a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1969. He was an Attorney, Legal...
(born 1942), United States federal judge - Alfredo Chavez MarquezAlfredo Chavez MarquezAlfredo Chavez Marquez is a United States federal judge.Born in Winkelman, Arizona, Marquez was an Ensign in the United States Navy during World War II, from 1942 to 1945. He then received a B.A. from University of Arizona in 1948, and an LL.B. from University of Arizona College of Law in 1950...
(born 1922), United States federal judge - Charles Andrew MueckeCharles Andrew MueckeCharles Andrew Muecke was a United States federal judge.Born in New York, New York, Muecke received a B.A. from the College of William and Mary in 1941and an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1953. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Major during World War II, from 1942 to 1946, and...
(1918–2007), United States federal judge - Thomas W. Murphy (1935–1992), Associate Justice on the High Court of American Samoa
- Christina ReissChristina ReissChristina Clair Reiss is a United States district judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Vermont.- Early life and education :...
(born 1962), U.S. District Court judge for the District of Vermont - Mary Anne RicheyMary Anne RicheyMary Anne Richey was a United States federal judge.Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Richey was in the United States Army, Women's Army Service Pilots during World War II, from 1943 to 1945. She received an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1951. She was in private practice in...
(1917–1983), United States federal judge - John Roll (1947–2011), United States federal judge
- Paul Gerhardt RosenblattPaul Gerhardt RosenblattPaul Gerhardt Rosenblatt is a United States federal judge.Born in Prescott, Arizona, Rosenblatt received an A.B. from the University of Arizona in 1958 and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1963. He was an Assistant attorney general of State of Arizona from 1963 to 1966. He...
(born 1928), United States federal judge - Eldon RuddEldon RuddEldon Dean Rudd was a U.S. Republican politician.-Biography:Rudd was born in Camp Verde, Arizona. A 1939 graduate of Clarkdale High School in Clarkdale, Arizona, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1942 and served as a fighter pilot during World War II...
(1920–2002), former U.S. Representative from Arizona's 4th district - James A. TeilborgJames A. TeilborgJames A. Teilborg is a United States federal judge.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Teilborg received a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1966. He was in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona from 1967 to 2000...
(born 1942), United States federal judge - Harry Clay WestoverHarry Clay WestoverHarry Clay Westover was a United States federal judge.Born in Williamstown, Kentucky, Westover received an LL.B. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1918...
(1894–1983), United States federal judge - Frank R. ZapataFrank R. Zapata-Early life and education:Born in Safford, Arizona, Zapata received an A.A. from Eastern Arizona College in 1964, a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1966, and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973.-Career:...
(born 1944), United States federal judge
External links
- James E. Rogers College of Law
- National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade
- The William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government
- The Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program
- Arizona Legal Studies - University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law Faculty Scholarship