Justice Center participates in 2022 COH Academic Preview Day
Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students at the College of Health Spring Academic Preview Day on March 18 at the Professional Studies Building.
Justice Center News
House Votes to Reauthorize of Violence Against Women Act, including Safety for Native Americans
The House on Wednesday voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as part of its proposed $1.5 trillion spending package that includes $73.4 million for urban Indian health and $6.6 billion for Indian Health Services. Sen. Lisa Murkowski mentioned the Alaska Victimization Survey.
Legal Studies students learn about Willamette Law partnership program
UAA Legal Studies met with Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini to learn more about the law school application process and the direct admission program.
Slideshow: UAA Legal Studies students have their day in court
In mid-February, students in UAA legal studies professor Dr. Ryan Fortson's Trial and Advanced Litigation course (LEGL A487) had the opportunity to practice arguing a motion in front of a U.S. District Court judge in his courtroom in the James M. Fitzgerald U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in downtown Anchorage.
Alaska Court System faces significant trial backlog as courtrooms reopen from COVID-19 closures
Statistics kept by the Alaska Justice Information Center was featured in an Anchorage Daily News article about how the Alaska Court System faces significant trial backlog as courtrooms reopen.