National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law

The University of Mississippi School of Law established the National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law in 2000 to examine important issues related to the criminal justice system. The center has four major initiatives and selectively supports special projects and published works: The National Programs Initiative, Criminal Appeals Program, Fourth Amendment Initiative, and Prosecutorial Externship Programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law is a part of the University of Mississippi School of Law. It focuses on issues relating to the criminal justice system and receives funding from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Award Number 2000-DD-VX-0032. Its purpose is to promote the two concepts that make up the title of the Center. The concept of “justice” appeals to basic notions of equality, equity, and fairness. It often has an emotive component: the result was simply not fair. In contrast the phrase, the “rule of law,” refers to the requirement that certain procedures and principles must be followed in each case to reach a correct result. Neither concept is sufficient; both must be utilized to ensure that the criminal justice system fulfills its function in society. The Center implements its mission through projects, conferences, educational programs, and publications that examine important criminal law and procedure issues.

Thomas K. Clancy, Director

For more information on the NCJRL, contact:

Thomas K. Clancy, Director
National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law and Visiting Professor of Law
The University of Mississippi School of Law
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677-1848

phone: 662-915-6918
e-mail: tclancy@olemiss.edu
www.olemiss.edu/depts/law_school/ruleoflaw

The Office of Professional Development and Non-Credit Education works with the National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law to coordinate conferences and events such as: Cyber-Crime Training for State Assistant Attorney’s General with the National Association of Attorneys General, annual Fourth Amendment Conference, Safety Net Conference, and NCJRL Appellate Judicial Conference: Advanced Search and Seizure Training.

Contact Information

Lynne M. Geller, Director
Office of Professional Development and Non-Credit Education
E.F. Yerby Conference Center
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677-0879

phone: 662-915-7283
e-mail: cegeller@olemiss.edu