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USD Knudson School of Law Ranked in the Top Third of Law Schools for Trial Advocacy in the Nation
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USD Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement Ceremony
The University of South Dakota will honor over 2,100 graduating students at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 7 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
USD Knudson School of Law Ranked in the Top Third of Law Schools for Trial Advocacy in the Nation
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law was recently ranked No. 67 in trial advocacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, jumping 23 spots higher than last year.
Incoming Law Student Receives Life-Changing Scholarship
Peyton Mueller, an incoming University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law student, is the 2022 recipient of the Richard M. Brown and Sima J. Brown USD Knudson School of Law Scholarship, in Honor of Governor Kristi Noem.
Professor Emeritus Frank Pommersheim is 2022 Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank Pommersheim, professor emeritus in the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, is the recipient of the 2022 Lawrence R Baca Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented by the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Section at the 2022 Indian Law Conference, scheduled for April 7-8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Weaving Justice Into Rural South Dakota
Rachelle Norberg '18 makes connections that strengthen the community she serves.
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USD Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement Ceremony
The University of South Dakota will honor over 2,100 graduating students at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 7 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Professor Emeritus Frank Pommersheim is 2022 Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank Pommersheim, professor emeritus in the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, is the recipient of the 2022 Lawrence R Baca Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented by the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Section at the 2022 Indian Law Conference, scheduled for April 7-8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Weaving Justice Into Rural South Dakota
Rachelle Norberg '18 makes connections that strengthen the community she serves.
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USD Knudson School of Law Ranked in the Top Third of Law Schools for Trial Advocacy in the Nation
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law was recently ranked No. 67 in trial advocacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, jumping 23 spots higher than last year.
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Incoming Law Student Receives Life-Changing Scholarship
Summary: Peyton Mueller, an incoming University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law student, is the 2022 recipient of the Richard M. Brown and Sima J. Brown USD Knudson School of Law Scholarship, in Honor of Governor Kristi Noem.
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Guest Column | Erik Muckey
Lost&Found, a non-profit organization out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, works to eliminate suicide in young adults, ages 15-34, by connecting them with the tools and community for everyday resilience and self-care.