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This is the official Appalachian School of Law page. Our Program:

What sets ASL apart is its deep commitment to community service and leadership.

ASL takes an innovative approach to education, going beyond just talking about the law to actually experiencing it through an emphasis on practical skills and an incomparable externship program. The curriculum is rigorous, but students are supported by a mentoring faculty, dedicated staff, and encouraging classmates. ASL maintains a focus on dispute resolution, ethics, and professional responsibil

ity. Our Faculty:

ASL professors aren't just exceptional law scholars. They've also been in the trenches, practicing what they teach. They're approachable, accessible, and devoted to students' success. Our Commitment:

ASL's commitment is three-fold: to advance the legal profession, to serve the community, and to produce civic-minded lawyers. The school strives to produce alumni with heart who have the drive to not only reach their goals, but help their communities in the process. Whatever a student's definition of success, ASL's goal is to provide the tools to make it happen. ASL is committed to developing community-minded leaders. That's why students fulfill 25 hours of community service each semester, a standard matched by only about a dozen law schools in the country. Recent graduates volunteered nearly 25,000 hours during three years at ASL. See also our official Instagram:
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And our official Twitter:
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For any of your admissions related needs visit the Official Appalachian School of Law Admissions page! https://www.facebook.com/theAppalachianSchoolofLaw?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

09/03/2026

Sometimes opening a door starts long before someone is ready to walk through it.

ASL Admissions representative Glenna Owens recently visited the new Southern Gap High School College Fair to introduce students to the possibilities that may lie ahead.

Law school comes after earning an undergraduate degree, but it is never too early for students to begin imagining themselves as future attorneys, advocates and leaders.

For ASL, there is something especially meaningful about having those conversations with students right here at home. We want young people throughout our region to know that opportunities in the legal profession are within reach—and that a law school in their own community can someday be part of that journey.

We are proud to support Southern Gap High School in its inaugural year and proud to help our local students dream a little bigger about where their education might take them.

The door is here. We want them to know it can be open to them, too.

09/02/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, an opportunity to remind our community that seeking support is a sign of taking care of yourself—and that help is available.

Law school can bring demanding schedules, high expectations and significant personal and professional pressures. No one has to navigate those challenges alone.

The Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (VJLAP) provides complimentary, confidential and non-disciplinary assistance to law students, lawyers, judges, legal professionals and their families facing mental health or substance use concerns.

VJLAP’s confidential 24-hour help line is available at 1-877-545-4682.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is also available 24 hours a day. Call or text 988, or connect through 988lifeline.org. You do not have to wait until a situation becomes a crisis to reach out for support.

At Appalachian School of Law, caring for our community includes making sure our students know where to turn when they need help—and reminding one another that asking for support is always appropriate.

***dePreventionMonth

09/01/2026

The Appalachian School of Law Veterans Law Society is back in full swing this fall.

VLS members have been busy recruiting, connecting with students, and sharing the many ways the organization works to support service members and veterans throughout our region.

From tabling events to one-on-one conversations, the Veterans Law Society is working to grow its mission of Advocacy, Service, and Support while building a community of students committed to serving those who have served.

The organization also wants local veterans to know that help may be available. If you are a veteran — or know a veteran — who needs legal advocacy or assistance, the ASL Veterans Law Society would like to hear from you and help connect you with available resources.

We’re excited to see the Veterans Law Society active on campus and continuing to expand its service to both the ASL community and veterans across our region.

08/31/2026

Join us Saturday, October 3, for the Street McGlothlin Memorial Golf Tournament & Gala!

Spend the day on the course at Willowbrook Country Club, then head back to ASL for an evening of dinner, drinks, live entertainment, and time with the ASL community.

Golf registration includes lunch and Gala tickets for each golfer and their guest. Extras (or “Trash”) will also be available for purchase at the tournament.

🏆 And don’t forget the Hole-in-One Challenge — the first golfer to make a hole-in-one on the first hole will win a 2023 Coleman DR48V-S Golf Cart !

Not a golfer? Come join us for the evening! Gala-only tickets are available.

We also have several sponsorship opportunities available for individuals, businesses, law firms, and organizations.

Check out the flyer and invitation below for all the details, registration information, and sponsorship opportunities.
Registration and payment link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff8z0gmFjdHFZR9EpZTiuUYbTlSXMbCvAZBV8YjGldvW0P_A/viewform

Golf. Gala. Great company. We hope to see you October 3!

08/28/2026

Tomorrow Appalachian School of Law !!

08/27/2026

One of the first traditions our students experience at the Appalachian School of Law is also one we hope they remember long after orientation.

During orientation, members of the Class of 2029 joined Chief Justice Cleo E. Powell of the Supreme Court of Virginia as she administered their Professionalism Oath — a commitment to the integrity, civility, service and responsibility expected of members of the legal profession.

Over the past two years, ASL has added another meaningful piece to this tradition: the person who administers a class’s Professionalism Oath during orientation is invited to return three years later to address that same class as they graduate and prepare to enter the profession.

For the Class of 2029, Chief Justice Powell’s message was therefore more than part of orientation. It was the beginning of a conversation we look forward to continuing with her at their commencement.

Chief Justice Powell also spoke with students in her role as ASL’s diversity mentor, encouraging them to value the different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives their classmates bring to the law school and, eventually, to the profession.

The oath is an early reminder that law school is about more than learning the law. It is also about learning how to serve, listen, lead and uphold the responsibilities that come with becoming an attorney.

08/25/2026

The Veterans Law Society is honored to announce that General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, USAF (Ret), will be joining us as a guest speaker on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 12:15 to 1:15 PM here at the Appalachian School of Law. Fittingly, September 18 is also the Air Force’s Birthday, and we could not think of a better way to celebrate it.

General Newton is a retired four-star general with a 34-and-a-half-year career in the United States Air Force. He flew 269 combat missions in Vietnam, and in 1974 he became the first African American pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds. He went on to command three wings and an air division before finishing his career as Commander of Air Education and Training Command, responsible for recruiting, training, and education for the entire Air Force.

After more than three decades of service, General Newton transitioned into the private sector where he served as Executive Vice President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines. He was also responsible for worldwide customer satisfaction and the continued growth of the Military Engine business which had $1.3 billion in annual revenue.

President Bush appointed him to the 2005 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission, and President Obama later named him a Commissioner for the White House Fellows Program. Today he serves on the boards of the National Business Aviation Association, the University of South Carolina Beaufort, Polaris Tech Charter School, and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. In September 2025, he was inducted into the US National Aviation Hall of Fame.

General Newton has also been gracious enough to spend two hours before his presentation meeting one-on-one with students. A Google Form with available times will be sent out soon for anyone who would like to sign up.

It is a tremendous honor to welcome someone of General Newton’s caliber to our school, and we hope to see you there. The flyer is attached, and we will share more details as the day gets closer.

This event is open to the public. Lunch will be provided at no charge, and no RSVP is required.

See you there!

08/24/2026

Mental wellness is an important part of succeeding in law school, and ASL students have support available throughout that journey.

During 1L Orientation, Dr. Rick Carroll, PhD, LPC, ACS, spoke with our newest students about mental health, adjustment to law school and the importance of building a strong community around themselves.

Dr. Carroll has provided counseling and support services to the ASL community since 2018. ASL makes his services available **at no cost to students** as part of the school’s commitment to helping them navigate the academic, personal and professional challenges of law school and positioning them for success.

His work includes individual counseling addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, relationships, communication, coping skills and self-care. He also works with peer-to-peer mentors, provides educational presentations, assists with approved accommodations and serves on ASL’s Intervention, Assessment and Response Team.

During his presentation, Dr. Carroll shared the story of the redwood trees. Redwoods can reach nearly 350 feet tall, live for thousands of years and withstand fires, insects and drought—but even these extraordinarily strong trees cannot thrive alone. Their roots intertwine with those of surrounding trees, creating stability when storms arrive.

The same lesson can apply to law school.

“We could all benefit from being more like the Redwoods in this sense.”

Law school may be competitive, but students do not have to navigate its challenges alone. Building relationships, asking for help and supporting one another can make all the difference.

For Dr. Carroll, one of the greatest rewards comes each May when he watches students graduate—sometimes students who once wondered during their first semester whether earning their law degree was possible.

“I like to think I’ve had a slight thumbprint on some of those students who persevered and are now on their way to living their dream of becoming an attorney.”

08/19/2026

Appalachian School of Law and West Virginia Public Defender Services have announced a new partnership designed to expand experiential learning opportunities for ASL students while helping address a growing shortage of attorneys serving West Virginia communities.

The need is significant. A report released August 10 by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia found that 46 of West Virginia’s 55 counties qualify as legal deserts, and the shortage of attorneys available for court-appointed work is expected to worsen over the next five years.

Through the initiative, eligible ASL students will work within existing Public Defender Corporations and, under the supervision of public defender attorneys, represent individuals who cannot afford counsel in criminal proceedings. Students are expected to participate in proceedings in magistrate and circuit courts throughout southern West Virginia, with opportunities that may also extend to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

“The core mission of ASL is to provide lawyers in underserved areas of Appalachia,” said Will Thompson, dean of students. “This partnership will give our students experience in courtrooms while providing a critical service for our surrounding community. We also expect this program to increase job prospects for our students and expand the legal talent pool for these underserved areas.”

The initiative was developed through the work of West Virginia Public Defender Services Executive Director Dana Eddy, Thompson, and ASL student Riley Petroski.

By connecting legal education, professional preparation and community service, the partnership directly advances ASL’s mission of preparing lawyers to serve the communities that need them most.

08/17/2026

The 2026–27 academic year is officially underway at the Appalachian School of Law.

After two full weeks of orientation, our incoming 1L students have now joined the rest of the ASL student body as classes begin on campus.

We are excited to welcome our students, faculty and staff back to class and look forward to another year of learning, service and opportunity at ASL.

Welcome back. Let’s get to work.

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1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+12769354349

Website

http://www.asl.edu/

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