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A year of service and study capped off by surprise scholarship

Robert Fitzgerald was recently awarded a MAX by AccessLex retroactive scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year. Fitzgerald, who will graduate on May 16, received the $40,000 award that will go toward his law school tuition. Fitzgerald was stunned by the news, which tops off his busy year of service and study.

SBA executive board sworn in

The Student Bar Association (SBA) swore in its new executive board and for the 2021-22 academic year on the evening of April 28. Stephon Burton will begin his term as president and Brianna Schmid will serve as vice president. Rounding out the executive board is Anabelle Nietupski who will fill the role of secretary.

Appellate Moot Court earns National Recognition at Admiralty Moot Court Competition

Two teams from the Duquesne School of Law's Appellate Moot Court Board earned national recognition for their strong performances at the 2021 Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition. Twenty-nine teams competed in the competition with Duquesne's team finishing in the final four.

Maria Comas to serve as NALP co-chair

Maria Comas, director of career services, will serve as NALP co-chair of the Small and Solo Career Services Office Section for the 21-22 NALP year. Her appointment is effective April 30.

Judge Kim Berkeley Clark to speak at commencement

Duquesne University's School of Law will host its 107th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 16, 2021. The day will begin with Baccalaureate Mass at 9 a.m., which will be livestreamed. The Commencement ceremony will be held in-person at 11 a.m. at the Cooper Fieldhouse, with masking and social distancing requirements. Duquesne President Ken Gormley, former dean of the law school, will confer the degrees and Dean April Mara Barton will preside. 157 students are expected to participate in the live ceremony, with Judge Kim Berkeley Clark as the event's distinguished speaker.