SCHOOL OF LAW
Leadership
- Richard Gershon - DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW AND PROFESSOR OF LAW
- Sandra Cox-McCarty - ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ADMINISTRATION
- Matthew Russell Hall - ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW AND JESSE D PUCKETT PROFESSOR
Contact
301 Law Center
University, MS 38677
IGERSHON@OLEMISS.EDU
http://law.olemiss.edu
Overview
The School of Law offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.), a concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Accountancy (JD/M.Accy) and a Concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Taxation (JD/M.Tax).
The curriculum of the School of Law consists of a three year full time program.
History/Mission/Purpose
The primary function of the school is to provide professional education required to prepare students for careers in the legal field. The law school, established in 1854, is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
Other Information
Law Practice Before being admitted to the practice of law, graduates must take and pass a state bar examination.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.