University of Nebraska College of Law

Professor Jessica Shoemaker has been named a fellow of Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for the 2026-27 academic year.

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Shoemaker named Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellow Jessica A. Shoemaker, Steinhart Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, has been named a fellow of Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for the 2026-27 academic year.

Tomorrow is a day of celebration!

Here are the details for guests coming to celebrate the Class of 2026:

- Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. Guests can use the concourse-level entrances on the north side.

- To maintain a secure environment, the Devaney Center enforces a clear-bag policy that limits the size and type of bag that may be brought inside.

- Seating will be limited due to construction at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, and seats are not guaranteed. All seating is first come, first served.

- Parking is available in Lot 58, East of the Devaney Center.

- A livestream of the ceremony is available at https://go.unl.edu/law-grad.

It was a great day at Nebraska Law! Congratulations to 3L Jake Ellis who received $25,000 from AccessLex Institute.

Congratulations to Hannah-Kate Kinney, '27 and Jack Kinney, '27, on winning the Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Competition this past weekend.

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Kinney and Kinney win national transactional law competition | College of Law | Nebraska University of Nebraska College of Law students Hannah-Kate Kinney, ’27, and Jack Kinney, ’27, were named champions at the Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Invitational, beating teams from 19 other law schools in complex business negotiation challenges.

Last week we hosted "Women Lead: The Power of We" in partnership with the Nebraska College of Business. It was an inspiring day filled with voices in business, law, education and community leadership. We're grateful to everyone who spent the day with us for meaningful conversation and valuable networking opportunities.

Earlier this month, Debtor Defense Clinic students Natalie Taylor ’27 (second from left), Andrew Dominguez Farias, ’27, (third from left), and Benedict Kennedy ’27, (right) testified in front of the Judiciary Committee in support of LB 871, a bill they drafted to update the dollar amounts for property, wage garnishment, and homestead exemptions.

This bill was introduced by Senator Danielle Conrad, ’03, with additional testimony in support from Debtor Defense Clinic Professor Kevin Ruser, Assistant Paralegal Barbara Robertson, and Legal Aid of Nebraska Attorney Roxanne Alhejaj.

Experiential learning opportunities like this provide clinic students like Natalie, Andrew, and Benedict with a real-world legal education while they work to make a difference in the community.

In-person classes and academic events are canceled, and all offices are closed on February 20, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students should check their Husker email or Canvas for instructional continuity plans. Employees use alternative work plans. Details at unl.edu.

The Nebraska Children’s Justice and Legal Advocacy Center is pleased to announce that the application for the 2026 Children’s Justice Attorney Education (CJAE) Fellowship Program is now available.

CJAE provides a holistic approach to supporting attorneys in rural Nebraska who are working in (or interested in) juvenile court advocacy. Over eight months, Fellows deepen their skills through intensive training, expert case consultation, and reflective practice. This is not a traditional CLE; participants receive ongoing support and practical consultation designed to create meaningful change in advocacy and outcomes for children and families.

Deadline is Feb 25th: https://buff.ly/XgEOUI7