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The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Part-Time/Hybrid JD Program, delivered through a combination of online, asynchronous coursework and in-person, residential weekends, is designed to develop attorneys to practice law with confidence, competence, and integrity.
09.18.26: Congratulations to our LMU Law 3Ls who were accepted as members of the Hamilton Burnett chapter of the American Inns of Court —a professional organization of law students, attorneys, and judges. The following 3Ls were recognized: Keaundra Allen, Olivia Brown, Lora Smith, Kaden Tackett, Naimad Delgado, Samantha Sharp, Josh Brown, Erica Glover, Grayson Breedlove, and Carlee Sullins.
LMU Law featured in the ABA Journal and TBA Today:
The ABA Journal and the TBA Today newsletter featured LMU Law for joining a new consortium with three other law schools with ABA-approved distance education programs, giving our part-time hybrid students access to specialized online courses at no extra cost starting Spring 2026.
LMU Law Dean Matthew Lyon says, “Even though our part-time hybrid students already attend law school with students from all over the country, the opportunity to actually be enrolled in classes with students enrolled in different law schools will enrich their law school experiences.”
Read More: ABA Journal / TBA Today
Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, LMU LAW is committed to producing practice-ready graduates who benefit from an innovative curriculum and supportive learning environment. Far from your stereotypical law school, LMU LAW is a close-knit community filled with people who care where students build relationships that last.
Classes at LMU LAW are “sustainably small,” offering students individual attention unmatched at most other schools. Students are more than a number here, enjoying enviable access to our expert faculty. Whether you pursue full- or part-time studies, you will graduate prepared and excited for a fulfilling career in the law.
Achieve your Juris Doctor (JD) at LMU Law as a full-time student on our campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Achieve your Juris Doctor (JD) at LMU Law as a part-time/hybrid student through a combination of online coursework and long residential weekends on our campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.
LMU Law Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
August 18, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) has announced the addition of four new faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year. Holly Whitehill, Katherine Goodner, Alexander Nicoll, and Kacey Hovden have joined the law school as assistant professors, bringing extensive experience in legal practice, advocacy, academic support, and legal education
LMU Law Establishes the Martha J. Yoakum Endowed Scholarship
July 30, 2026
The Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) has established the Martha J. Yoakum Endowed Scholarship, an endowed fund that will support students from rural Tennessee pursuing a legal education while honoring the legacy of longtime public defender Martha J. Yoakum.
Lincoln Memorial University Honors Duncan School of Law Alumni in 40 Under Forty Program
June 8, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has recognized six outstanding graduates from the Duncan School of Law (DSOL) as part of its 40 Under Forty program, which celebrates young alumni who demonstrate strong leadership, career success and meaningful contributions to their communities.
Nov 6: Pro Bono Club Interest Meeting, Room 101, 12:30 p.m.
Nov 6: OUTLaw hosts Huckaby, Room 201, 12:15 p.m. (PE)
Nov 7: Chess Club Tournament, Room 325, TBD
Nov 9: BLSA hosts Courteney Barnes-Anderson '20, Room 201, 12:00 p.m. (PE)
Nov 9: 3L & 4L Bar Meeting, Room 101, 12:00 p.m.
Nov 10: PLSA 1L Panel, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m. (PE)
Nov. 12: Christian Legal Society hosts Dean Lyon, Courtroom, 12:30 p.m. (PE)
Nov 13-16: PTH residential weekend (1Ls/2Ls)
Nov 13: WOLS hosts Friendsgiving, Atrium, 12:00 p.m.
Nov 14: Debt Relief Legal Advice Clinic, PD’s Community Law Office (PB)
Nov 16: Personal Injury Law Society & Veterans Advocacy Society hosts Marcos Garza, Courtroom, 12:30 p.m. (PE)
Nov 17: Breakfast with LMU Law Alumni, Atrium, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Nov 17: Character & Fitness/Pro-Bono Presentation, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m. (PE)
Nov 19: Breakfast with Career Services, Room 322, 10:00 a.m.
Nov 20 - 22: Mock Trial Intramural Competition
