UF Levin College of Law

10/14/2026

What skills will define the next generation of lawyers? 🤖⚖️

As AI transforms the legal landscape, the answer may look different than it does today.

On Serious About Law, UF Law Dean Merritt McAlister sits down with Professor Jane Bambauer, Associate Dean for Strategy and Innovation, to explore how artificial intelligence could reshape legal education and the profession — and why human judgment, creativity, and problem-solving may become more important than ever.

🎙️ Watch a preview of their conversation, then listen to the full episode: https://law.ufl.edu/serious-about-law/jane-bambauer/

10/12/2026

Where could your UF Law journey take you? 🌎

From Gainesville to Oxford, Cecily McLeod Elgart (JD 06) shares how UF Law helped broaden her horizons.

10/10/2026

The Homecoming nostalgia continues! 📸🐊

This time, we're heading back to 1966 for a look at Holland Hall's earliest days, from groundbreaking to construction.

Nearly 60 years later, generations of Gators have walked these halls, making memories and leaving their mark on UF Law. 🧡💙

10/10/2026

Before the Levin College of Law we know today… 📸🐊

We're taking a trip down memory lane this Homecoming weekend!

Swipe through for a look at UF Law through the years.

UF Law alumni, what's your favorite memory from law school? Share it with us below! 🧡💙

10/08/2026

Officially sworn in! 🐊⚖️

UF Law graduates celebrated a major milestone at swearing-in ceremonies on our campus and across Florida, officially joining the legal profession.

Congratulations to our newest attorneys!

See more photos: https://law.ufl.edu/news/uf-law-graduates-sworn-in-at-ceremonies-across-florida/

10/06/2026

UF Law 1Ls connected with attorneys and recruiters from 24 leading law firms at our annual Professional Development Conference last week.

Thank you to the firms and legal professionals who joined us to share their insights and engage with our students.

See highlights from the day: https://law.ufl.edu/news/uf-law-1ls-connect-with-leading-firms-at-professional-development-conference/

10/01/2026

There’s nothing like welcoming Gator lawyers back to Gainesville. 🐊

Hundreds of UF Law alumni, friends and students joined us Saturday for our second annual Alumni Tailgate — reconnecting with classmates and colleagues, celebrating the UF Law community and kicking off a great day in Gainesville that ended with a Gator win.

Thank you to everyone who came back to celebrate with us! 🧡💙

More photos: https://law.ufl.edu/news/uf-law-welcomed-back-alumni-for-a-weekend-of-networking-and-gator-pride/

09/29/2026

UF Law alumni returned to campus Friday to connect with current students and share perspectives from across the legal profession.

The evening brought together generations of Gator lawyers, creating new connections between our students and the alumni who continue to support and strengthen the UF Law community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🐊

View more photos: https://law.ufl.edu/news/uf-law-welcomed-back-alumni-for-a-weekend-of-networking-and-gator-pride/

09/25/2026

University of Florida President Stuart Bell has appointed Merritt McAlister as dean of the Levin College of Law following a nationwide search.

"The Levin College of Law, Florida’s premier law school, is nationally recognized for excellence in legal education, influential scholarship, and public service. The dean’s leadership is critical to continuing to enhance the college’s stature and extend its influence and impact. I am confident that Dean McAlister is the right leader for that role." - President Bell

Read full announcement via https://law.ufl.edu/news/merritt-mcalister-named-dean-of-the-university-of-florida-levin-college-of-law/

09/22/2026