Students in the News

Madalyn Dowell 3L and Veterans Legal Services Clinic Student “Fostering trust and collaborating with clients is a universal skill in all facets of law, and it’s one I will carry … Student Spotlight: Madalyn Dowell

Fouz Abu-Obeid 3L and two-year RWA Teaching Assistant “That moment when something finally clicks for someone else — that’s why I love being a TA.” Fouz Abu-Obeid is a third-year … Student Spotlight: Fouz Abu-Obeid

In the quiet months after her husband’s death, April Muhammad found herself searching for direction. She had poured years into caregiving and motherhood, and for the first time in a … A Calling Reclaimed: April Muhammad’s Path from Grief to the Law

A student team from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law earned national recognition last week after finishing as runner-up at the 8th Annual MLK National Civil … Bowen Law Mock Trial Team Earns Runner-Up at National Civil Rights Competition

In Arkansas jails, individuals with severe mental illness can go weeks, sometimes months, without medication, treatment, or meaningful contact. The consequences are quiet and devastating, unfolding out of sight and … A Bowen Graduate’s Mission: Connecting Law, Mental Health and Justice in Arkansas

The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law officially welcomed its newest Juris Doctor students during the annual Pledge of Professionalism and Pinning Ceremony, held last night in … Bowen Law Welcomes New Students with Pledge of Professionalism and Pinning Ceremony

One hundred fifty-two incoming students at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law began their legal education not in lecture halls but with work gloves and paint … New Students Begin Legal Education with Community Service at Dunbar Middle School

As a child, Chris Carlisle sat captivated beside his family, eyes glued to episodes of Matlock and Perry Mason flickering across their living-room television. In those evenings filled with dramatic … Detours to Determination: Chris Carlisle’s Path to Law School Graduation

Story by Felisha Weaver; Portrait by Larry Rhodes When Olivia Halsey walks across the stage on May 17 to receive her J.D. from the William H. Bowen School of Law, … A Degree of Perseverance: How Olivia Halsey Conquered Law School and the Crown

Story by Felisha Weaver; Portrait by Larry Rhodes Transformative leadership is not a cliché to Clifford McLeod, it’s his legacy. The outgoing Student Bar Association (SBA) president and May 2025 … A Legacy of Leadership: Clifford McLeod’s Impact at Bowen