The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is a public law school in Concord, New Hampshire, United States , associated with the University of New Hampshire . It is the only law school in the state and was founded in 1973 by Robert H. Rines and Frank DiPietro. The school is particularly well known for its Intellectual Property Law program.
78-791: The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law was founded in 1973 as the Franklin Pierce Law Center . At the time, it was affiliated with Franklin Pierce College , a private college in Rindge, New Hampshire , and operated under that college's charter. Both institutions are named for Franklin Pierce , the 14th President of the United States and the only to be from New Hampshire. The law center
156-508: A Masters of Intellectual Property (MIP), making it one of the only law schools in the United States offering a graduate degree in intellectual property specially designed for scientists, engineers and any interested persons not holding a law degree. The law school also collaborates with the greater University of New Hampshire System to offer three dual degree programs: JD/ MBA with the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics , JD/ MPP with
234-688: A constitution amendment to the constitution making the Chief Justice the administrative head of the court and giving the Judicial Branch greater control over itself. In 1983, the General Courts consolidated funding for all the state courts into the state's biennial budget. This abolished the prior practice of the superior and probate courts funded by the counties and the district courts by the cities and towns in which they were located. The Office of Administrative Services, now known as
312-780: A constitutional amendment, not by the legislature. In 1971, the General Court established by statute a " Unified Court System ," making the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court responsible for the efficient operation of all the courts in New Hampshire. The law stated the Supreme Court Chief Justice will have the advice and consent of the Chief Justice of the Superior Court. It also required both to seek cooperation from others interested in
390-693: A few miles from Mount Monadnock . The campus covers approximately 1,200 acres (4.9 km ). Kim Mooney has been president of Franklin Pierce University since 2016. The school also operates the College of Graduate and Professional Studies with campuses in Manchester, New Hampshire and Lebanon, New Hampshire , and Goodyear, Arizona . The college at Rindge houses three institutes: the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication;
468-415: A final decision on the merits issued in a landlord/tenant action or in a possessory action, both under RSA Chapter 540. Administrative appeals, interlocutory appeals and interlocutory transfers, and certain limited appeals from the decisions of the trial courts are also discretionary appeals. The court also has original jurisdiction to issue writs of certiorari, prohibition, habeas corpus and other writs, which
546-478: A limited duration, they named Kim Mooney, the institution's current provost and vice president for academic affairs, as the institution's sixth president. When Mooney began her tenure as president on August 1, 2016, she was the first alumna and woman to lead the institution. Kim Mooney was officially installed as the institution's sixth president on September 23, 2017, the same day as Family Day and Homecoming weekend. Franklin Pierce offers undergraduate programs in
624-473: A mix of in-person and remote instruction. Hybrid students come to the school for an intensive immersion programs four times per calendar year for a total of fourteen immersion sessions during the program. The Hybrid program focuses on Intellectual Property ("IP"), Technology, and Information Law. Hybrid students are typically already full-time professionals in the IP, technology, or privacy spheres. The Hybrid JD program
702-635: A new floor, and this became the Fitzwater Communication Center. In 2007, the college gained university status and was renamed Franklin Pierce University. In 2008, the White House was torn down, and a new classroom building called Petrocelli Hall was built in its place. In 2009, James F. Birge became the university's fourth president. In 2012, the university welcomed 550 freshmen, the largest group in its 50-year history, as well as 56 transfer students and 10 part-time students, for
780-432: A random basis from a pool of full-time justices of the superior court, then from a pool of full-time justices of the district and probate courts. Justices assigned to sit temporarily on the Supreme Court have all the authority of a Supreme Court justice to hear arguments, render decisions and file opinions. However, no justice shall be assigned to sit on the Supreme Court in the determination of any cause or matter upon which
858-661: A residential and a mostly online hybrid Juris Doctor (JD) program, as well as Master's degree , joint degree, and dual degree programs. The masters-level programs in law include the Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property (L.L.M-IP), Master of Laws in Commerce and Technology (LLM-CT), and Master of Laws in International Criminal Law and Justice (L.L.M-ICLJ). The school also confers
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#1732787267388936-401: A retired supreme court justice is unavailable, a justice of the superior court who has retired from regular active service shall be continuously assigned to fill a vacancy. The selection of a retired supreme or superior court justice shall be on a random basis. However, if neither a retired supreme or superior court justice is available, then the selection of a replacement justice shall be made on
1014-528: A total of 616 new students. In the same year, the university completed $ 1 million in renovations to its dining hall as well as completed construction of the Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Health Science and Athletic Training Center to support its new Health Sciences program. Andrew Card began his tenure as the fifth president of Franklin Pierce University in December 2014. On August 28, 2015, President Card announced
1092-500: A variety of arts, sciences, and professional disciplines. The university also offers students master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificate programs in business, education, and health sciences. Franklin Pierce University has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges or its successor since 1968. The college at Rindge, Franklin Pierce's traditional undergraduate campus,
1170-455: A weight room and inclement-weather practice facility for Franklin Pierce's intercollegiate athletic programs. The Bubble is home to a complete cardio-strength area, a free weight area, two full tennis courts, two full basketball/volleyball courts, a 50-yard turf field and a two-lane track. Franklin Pierce currently houses all on-campus students in a variety of residence halls, from large dormitory-style to apartment-style living. Residence halls on
1248-769: Is ABA -approved and is the first Hybrid JD program with a focus in IP. In 2005, the New Hampshire Supreme Court launched an alternative bar licensing process at the UNH School of Law. The Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, a collaboration of the Court, the law school, the New Hampshire Board of Bar Examiners, and the New Hampshire Bar Association , is an intensive practice-based honors program that encompasses
1326-408: Is a private university in Rindge, New Hampshire , United States. It was founded as Franklin Pierce College in 1962, combining a liberal arts foundation with coursework for professional preparation. The school gained university status in 2007 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It has an enrollment of 1,400 students and overlooks Pearly Pond ,
1404-667: Is located on 40 University Drive in Rindge, New Hampshire , and is situated on 1,200 acres (490 ha) of land. Franklin Pierce's main academic buildings include Petrocelli Hall, Marcucella Hall, the Fitzwater Center, the Pappas Center, Monadnock Hall, Cheney Hall, and the Yvonne S. Boice Performing Arts Center. The Frank S. DiPietro Library serves as the main library on campus and also houses additional classrooms and student support services. The Emily Flint Campus Center
1482-566: Is necessary for the panel to issue an Order binding only the present case, it contains no precedential value. A split decision of the 3JX panel will cause a case to be rescheduled for oral argument in front of all five justices. The court is made up of a chief justice and four associate justices. Currently the members of the court are Chief Justice Gordon J. MacDonald , Associate Justice James P. Bassett , Associate Justice Anna Hantz Marconi , Associate Justice Patrick E. Donovan , and Associate Justice Melissa Beth Countway . Part II, Article 46 of
1560-487: Is seated in the state capital, Concord . The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices appointed by the Governor and Executive Council to serve during "good behavior" until retirement or the age of seventy. The senior member of the Court is able to specially assign lower-court judges, as well as retired justices, to fill vacancies on the Court. The Supreme Court is the administrative authority over
1638-485: Is the main student activities building on campus which houses the Marketplace Cafeteria (main dining hall), Raven's Nest (late-night dining), post office, and a number of other student services. The Grimshay-Gudewik Activity Center at Northfields or "The Bubble" is the hub of the university's Campus Recreation program. The Bubble serves as a recreation area for the entire campus population, as well as both
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#17327872673881716-614: The Carsey School of Public Policy , and a JD/ MSW . Students who complete specialized coursework may earn a Certificate in Entertainment Law, Health Law & Policy, Sports & Entertainment Law, Sports Law, or Intellectual Property Law. In 2019, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law welcomed its first Hybrid JD class. Students in the Hybrid program earn their JD in three and a half years and complete their classes through
1794-681: The University of New Hampshire . The school was renamed the University of New Hampshire School of Law when the affiliation became effective; the name "Franklin Pierce" was later retained for the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property. At the alumni reception during the INTA Annual Meeting in 2019, Dean Carpenter announced the incorporation of "Franklin Pierce" back into the school's name. The school
1872-452: The 1987 trailers. In 1995, Walter Peterson stepped down and George Haggerty took over as college president. That year North Fields Activity Center, an athletic building also known as "the Bubble", was built, and Crestview was converted into strictly classroom buildings. In 1998, Cheshire Hall was built with suite-style housing and apartment-style housing. In 2002, the library building added
1950-563: The Administrative Office of the Courts, was established. The office consolidated functions such as personnel, accounting, technology and budgeting into one central office for the Judicial Branch. In May 2000, the Supreme Court announced the creation of a new Judicial Conduct Commission (JCC) that would be totally independent of the court system and have its own staff, office space, and funding. The Judicial Conduct Commission took
2028-593: The Buck Bowl, an intramural touch football tournament. The annual Barrister's Ball is organized by the Student Bar Association and takes place in the spring. With a tradition rich in public service, the school hosts a Pro Bono Week. Students run a variety of professional and cultural organizations, including the Student Bar Association (SBA) which serves as the student government. Students participate in three law journals— IDEA: The Law Review of
2106-559: The Class of 2022 were employed in bar passage-required jobs. The tuition at the University of New Hampshire School of Law for the 2023–2024 academic year is $ 40,000 for NH residents and $ 48,000 for non-residents. The Law School Transparency estimated debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $ 219,793; however, only 3.5% of students pay full price. For the class entering in 2023, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law accepted 51.74% of applicants with 33.51% of those accepted enrolling, while
2184-569: The Fieldhouse was built to accommodate sports programs. The school still lacked a full library, though a small limited one was in Monadnock, so in 1967 construction for a library/resource center began and was completed in 1969. The library moved from one of the classroom/dorm buildings to the resource center along with academic and administrative offices. Eventually years later, the television production center, radio station, computer labs, and
2262-875: The Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property , the University of New Hampshire Law Review , and the UNH Sports Law Review — and send Moot Court teams to competitions around the United States. The law school was originally located in a barn in East Concord before moving to its current location near White Park. An on-campus cafe is run by a nearby food cooperative . Students generally live close to campus, often renting rooms from local residents. 43°12′26″N 71°32′45″W / 43.20722°N 71.54583°W / 43.20722; -71.54583 Franklin Pierce College Franklin Pierce University
2340-484: The House "such resolutions, articles of impeachment, or other recommendations that it deems proper." The committee conducted its investigation and it proposed the House adopt HR 51, "A RESOLUTION recommending impeachment of supreme court chief justice David A. Brock," which is authored. The committee found by clear and convincing evidence that there were constitutional grounds for impeachment and subsequent removal if Brock
2418-650: The Intellectual Property Summer Institute (IPSI), where students and professionals from around the world gather to take IP courses and attend seminars from prominent IP practitioners and scholars. IPSI was first established in 1987 and was brought back in 2020. In 2023, IPSI was hosted by UNH Franklin Pierce in Silicon Valley. According to the 2022 ABA Employment Summary Report, 90% of the Class of 2022 obtained employment within ten months after graduation. 77% of graduates from
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2496-530: The Judicial Conduct Commission (2004) , from the JCC that RSA chapter 494-A was unconstitutional because it purported to authorize the JCC to impose disciplinary action on judges. The court ruled that the legislature had violated the separation of powers doctrine (Part I, Article 37) by encroaching on the power of the Supreme Court to regulate the conduct of the judiciary, by giving such power to
2574-546: The Manor), conference centers, cafeteria (moved from Edgewood), snack bar (which moved from Degregorio Building), and book store (also from the Degregorio building), among other uses. The former cafeteria became residence halls on one side and a workout room on the other side. The Degregorio building became the registrar's and bursar's office. A cable television system was installed in 1986 but dismantled in 2004 and replaced with
2652-471: The Manor, Rindge Hall, The White House, and Ravencroft Theatre. Many classes were conducted in downtown Rindge, while other buildings there were used as residence halls. In the winter of 1964, Crestview Hall was built, and by then the college had 150 students. That building was used for both dorms and classrooms, enabling the college to move completely to its current location. In the fall of 1965, Monadnock Hall
2730-646: The Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place, and Culture; and the New England Center for Civic Life. The school was founded by Frank S. DiPietro in 1962 as Franklin Pierce College, named after Franklin Pierce , the 14th president of the United States and the only U.S. president from New Hampshire. The school opened its doors to its first set of students in the winter of 1963. They began with just under 100 students and six full-time professors. The campus consisted of four older buildings known as
2808-631: The New Hampshire Senate in 2000. Retired Associate Justice David Souter of the Supreme Court of the United States served on the New Hampshire Supreme Court from 1983 to 1990. The Colony of New Hampshire adopted the temporary 1776 Constitution . The newly formed legislature abolished the existing executive courts made up of the governor and council, and established the "Superior Court of Judicature" as
2886-603: The New Hampshire bar, but are exempt from taking the state's bar examination. Daniel Webster Scholar graduates may still qualify to sit for the bar examination in any other U.S. jurisdiction. The first class of Webster Scholars graduated in 2008. The New Hampshire Supreme Court allows second- and third-year law students to appear in court with a bar-licensed mentor. The clinical programs include work in Criminal Practice, Intellectual Property & Transaction, and International Technology Transfer. The school also hosts
2964-746: The Rindge campus include Granite Hall, New Hampshire Hall, Mount Washington Hall, Cheshire Hall, Edgewood Hall, Monadnock Hall, Mountain View and Northwoods Apartments, Lakeview Townhouses, and Sawmill Apartments. Pearly Pond is at the base of campus, and Mount Monadnock overlooks the area. Besides the campus in Rindge, Franklin Pierce also operates the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, which has three campuses: two in New Hampshire, Manchester and Lebanon , and another campus in Goodyear, Arizona . Franklin Pierce offers 24 varsity sports, of which one,
3042-602: The State trial courts and from many State administrative agencies. For many years, the Court did not accept every appeal from the lower courts. In 2003, the court only accepted 40 percent of the appeals. In January 2004, the Supreme Court instituted mandatory appeals on the final decisions on the merits from the Family Division and the District, Probate and Superior Courts, under Supreme Court Rule 7 . In mandatory appeals,
3120-521: The Supreme Court in outlying counties and that charging the legislature had failed to provide an honorable salaries for judges and interfered in court decisions. The removal trial in the Senate was postponed, but never took place as Woodbury resigned from the court. On March 31, 2000, State Attorney General Philip T. McLaughlin issued a report entitled "In re: W. Stephen Thayer, III and Related Matters," which brought to light information raising concerns about
3198-949: The Women's Ice Hockey team, competes at the NCAA Division I level within the New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA). The remaining 23 teams compete at the NCAA Division II level and, primarily, are members of the Northeast-10 Conference . Those programs include Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Football, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Track and Field, and Women's Volleyball. The university offers men's and women's rugby at
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3276-421: The additional buildings, the campus remained overcrowded as the student body grew to over 500 students. In the fall of 1966, Granite Hall opened as a dormitory with health services in the basement. In 1967, New Hampshire Hall opened for more dormitories with the fire department in the basement. Mt. Washington Hall was built as an extension to New Hampshire in 1968 and also housed the music department. Also that year,
3354-409: The administration of justice including other justices and judges, court clerks, the court accreditation committee, the state and local bar associations, and the judicial council. The 24-member Judicial Council is an ongoing, independent forum for consideration and discussion of issues involving the administration of justice. In 1978, New Hampshire voters approved the addition of Part II, Article 73-a,
3432-739: The administration of the judicial branch: The Advisory Committee on Rules, the Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, the Judicial Conduct Committee and Attorney Discipline System. One notable alumnus of the Court is former Associate Justice Josiah Bartlett , who in addition to his service on the court was a delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire, a signer of the Declaration of Independence , and governor of New Hampshire. Another
3510-446: The aforementioned appeals discretionary are: a post-conviction review proceeding; a proceeding involving the collateral challenge to a conviction or sentence; a sentence modification or suspension proceeding; an imposition of sentence proceeding; a parole revocation proceeding; or a probation revocation proceeding. On September 7, 2005, the Supreme Court adopted a temporary addition to the exceptions to mandatory appeals, adding appeals from
3588-578: The appeal of Thayer v. Thayer (his own divorce) and resulted in the criminal investigation of Thayer, which resulted in Thayer resigning to avoid prosecution. On April 9, 2000, the House voted 343 to 7 to approve HR 50 authorizing and directing the House Judiciary Committee "to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of David A. Brock, chief justice, and/or any other justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court" and to report to
3666-442: The appellate court with four justices. The Court follows the common law and since Tomson v. Ward (1816) has published official law reports of its precedential opinions. In 1876, an act was passed creating the "Supreme Court" as New Hampshire's highest court. In 1901, the legislature established two courts to take the place of the existing Supreme Court. Jurisdiction over "law terms" during which court decisions were appealed,
3744-508: The cable TV system headend would be located there. In 1971, Marcucella Hall was built for classrooms, enabling most of the classrooms in Crestview and all of the ones in Monadnock to relocate there. The Manor remained a student center as Rindge Hall became financial aid and registration offices. Franklin Pierce held its first graduation in 1967 and became accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in 1968. While
3822-460: The case to the Senate for trial. The House voted to accept the committee's recommendation that Horton (187 to 134) and Broderick (176 to 144) not face impeachment. The state constitution does not provide for the level of evidence required to determine whether such conduct is impeachable, or the number of votes required to convict, unlike the U.S. Constitution. The Senate conducted a three-week trial and ultimately acquitted Brock of all charges, finding
3900-472: The charges were not serious enough to warrant impeachment or that the evidence presented at trial was not persuasive. The Senate chose to require a two-thirds vote to convict, but let each senator to decide for themselves if the evidence rose to the level of finding Brock was "guilty" of the articles of impeachment. Fifteen senators were needed for a conviction, only seven voted to convict and fifteen voted to acquit. The court has four committees that advise it on
3978-655: The club level, with both programs recognized by the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU). Franklin Pierce University has almost 30 clubs and organizations on campus ranging from academics (Criminal Justice, Education, History, etc.) to community service to performing arts. The Pierce Media Group, or PMG, is the campus media group that consists of the Pierce Arrow , PMG News Center, FPTV 25, The Talon 105.3FM WFPC-LP, Ravens Sports Network, Four Corners Marketing, and thefitzonline.com. All
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#17327872673884056-405: The college was overcrowded by 1970 despite building projects, the student body began to shrink by 1972. The college stayed roughly the same size throughout the 1970s. Financially, the school began to suffer by 1972 and by 1975 was in serious financial distress. In 1975, Frank DiPietro stepped down as college president, and former New Hampshire governor Walter Peterson took over. Under Peterson, over
4134-621: The commission. The court hears a variety of cases, most of which are either mandatory or discretionary appeals from the lower courts. In January 2004, the court began accepting all appeals from the trial court for the first time in 25 years. Below, fiscal year caseload statistics are shown for the Family Divisions, District Courts, Probate Courts and the Superior Courts in the 2003 and 2004 fiscal years show this change. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction to review appeals from
4212-523: The conduct of justices of the Supreme Court. The key to the investigation was an unsigned memo, attributed to Supreme Court Clerk Howard Zibel, which was delivered to the Attorney General by Brock's personal lawyer. The Zibel memo detailed ethical violations by members of the Supreme Court witnessed by the author; which surrounded the conduct of Justice W. Steven T. Thayer III in the Feld's Case and
4290-436: The constitution states otherwise. Part II, Article 78 limits judges of any court from holding court once that judge has reached the age of seventy years. According to RSA 490:3 , when a justice of the Supreme Court has retired, is disqualified, or is unable to sit on a case, the chief justice or senior associate justice of the supreme court may assign a justice of the supreme court who has retired from regular active service. If
4368-453: The court has discretion to decide which cases to hear. If a discretionary appeal is accepted, it typically follows the same process as a mandatory appeal. In December 2000, the Supreme Court instituted a Three Judges Expedited (3JX) summary procedure to reduce cases requiring oral argument. The 3JX panel consists of three justices who hear shortened arguments of cases containing less precedential value. A unanimous judgement of all three justices
4446-484: The demolition of the Ravencroft Theatre and Crestview Hall, two buildings which had been closed and vacant since 2003 and 2008 respectively. Although not officially announced, the university has plans to build a new science center to support its growing health and natural sciences division on the site of the demolished Crestview Hall. This new building would replace Marcucella Hall, which currently functions as
4524-594: The enrolled students had an average 156 LSAT score and 3.48 college GPA. Students from around the world attend UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, and the school celebrates the traditions and cultures of its many international students throughout the year. The school hosts events such as Lunar New Year and the Indian "festival of lights" or Diwali . Each summer, UNH Law holds the Intellectual Property Summer Institute. During Orientation Week, students partake in an annual ice cream social. Fall midterms are closely followed by
4602-543: The justice has previously sat or for which such justice is not otherwise disqualified nor without the justice's own consent. The state constitution provides two methods for removing judicial officers, based on who is bringing such action: In 1790, the first impeachment trial of a Supreme Court justice was commenced against Judge Woodbury Langdon from Portsmouth , a brother of Governor John Langdon . The House of Representatives voted 35–29 to impeach him for neglecting his duties; finding that he had failed to attend sessions of
4680-635: The last two years of law school. Students apply to the program during the spring of their 1L (first) year. Enrollment in the program is limited to 24 students per class year. Once accepted to the program, students go through a rigorous program of clinical experiences under the supervision of judges, lawyers, and bar examiners, and compile a portfolio of work. Graduates of the program must pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) and meet character and fitness requirements to be admitted to
4758-586: The media outlets are a part of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication. Any student can easily participate in any facet of the PMG, even if they have no experience in marketing, advertising, production, or journalism. Franklin Pierce University holds an FCC broadcast license for WFPC-LP , The Talon 105.3 FM. The station features hourly news briefs that consist of information from the Associated Press news feed and student sources. The Pierce Arrow ,
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#17327872673884836-414: The next five years, the college returned to financial solvency. In the late 1970s to the early 1980s, the focus was maintenance of the student body rather than growth. By the early '80s, the college was ready for expansion. In 1985, the Emily Flint Campus Center began to be built and opened in the fall of 1986. This would house the post office (moved from Degregorio building), Student Activities (moved from
4914-411: The parties generally are given the opportunity to submit a transcript of the lower court proceedings and to file written briefs. After the briefs are filed, the Supreme Court decides if the case will be decided after oral argument or on the briefs alone. The court will then issue a final decision in the form of a brief order, an order with some explanation, or a full written opinion. Conditions which make
4992-410: The place of the prior Judicial Conduct Committee, which the court had created in 1977. In 2004, RSA Chapter 494-A came into effect codified the JCC as being completely independent of the New Hampshire court system and other branches of government. The legislature effectively left the rules the JCC intact, except where they contradicted the RSA Chapter 494-A. The Supreme Court took an appeal, Petition of
5070-476: The state constitution, states all judicial officers (among the other constitutional officers) shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor and Executive Council. It also states that such nominations shall be made at least three days prior to such appointment and no such appointment shall take place unless a majority of the council agrees. Part II, Article 73 of the state constitution states all judicial officers shall hold their offices during good behavior, unless
5148-423: The state's judicial system. The Court has both mandatory and discretionary appellate jurisdiction. In 2000, the Court created a "Three Judges Expedited" or 3JX panel to issue decisions in cases of less precedential value, with its decision only binding on the present case. In 2004, the court began accepting all appeals from the trial courts for the first time in 25 years. From 1776 to 1876, the then four-member court
5226-513: The student newspaper, is the oldest student group on campus. FPTV 25 offers both student-created content and studio-produced feature-length films. Two feature films are shown monthly. FPTV 25 has a mix of entertainment and sports programming as well as a weekly thirty-minute newscast. Four Corners Marketing offers students the opportunity to sell advertisements both to clubs on campus as well as businesses off campus to be placed in The Pierce Arrow or FPTV25. Ravens Sports Network broadcasts games of
5304-407: The top 10 intellectual property law schools in the United States for the past 30 years. In its 2021 ranking of "America's Best Intellectual Property Law Programs", U.S. News & World Report ranked UNH Law's program 4th in the nation in the intellectual property specialty rankings. Among online law schools, UNH was ranked #1 by Best Value Schools in 2022. The UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law both
5382-409: The town of Rindge Fire Department and responds to all fire related emergencies on campus. The company is headed by four student fire officers, as well as a varying number of student members serving as firefighters. New Hampshire Supreme Court The New Hampshire Supreme Court is the supreme court of the U.S. state of New Hampshire and sole appellate court of the state. The Supreme Court
5460-426: The town's cable system. In 1987, trailers were added to house students. In 1988, apartment-type residences for juniors and seniors called Mountainview were added. The remaining campus would be for freshmen and sophomores and some upperclassmen. Throughout the '70s and '80s, satellite campuses were added around New Hampshire mostly for adult education. In the mid-1990s, Northwoods were built for more apartments replacing
5538-409: The university's science center. The university completed the demolition of the Ravencroft Theatre in October 2015, and Crestview Hall was razed in June 2016. Following his relatively short tenure as president, Andrew Card announced his intent to step down from his post on August 1, 2016. With the Board of Trustees anticipating this transition due to Andrew Card's agreement to lead the institution for
5616-827: The varsity athletic programs live, giving complete coverage of the Division II competition. The executive board consists of the president of the SGA, the Vice President of the SGA, the Secretary of the SGA, the Treasurer of the SGA, and the Parliamentarian of the SGA. The campus is home to one of the only fully student-run fire companies in the world. Franklin Pierce Fire operates as an engine company under
5694-903: Was also closely associated with the Academy of Applied Science, a research institute founded by Robert H. Rines, who is treated as the founder of the law school. As part of its opening, the Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Institute of George Washington University transferred to the law center as the PTC Research Foundation, including its flagship publication, IDEA . In 1976, the law center graduated its first class. That same year, it split from Franklin Pierce College, beginning its run as an independent law school. That would continue until April 27, 2010, when Franklin Pierce Law Center formally signed an affiliation agreement with
5772-463: Was built for more classrooms on the ground floor and residence halls on the above floor. Later that school year in 1966, Edgewood was built. At that time the cafeteria moved from the Manor to the ground floor with residence halls on the two upper floors. Also that year, the DiGregorio building was built and housed a post office along with student lounges, a snack bar, and book store. Still, despite
5850-516: Was found to have committed all or any of the four articles of impeachment . The four articles charged Brock with: The committee sent two resolutions to the House, HR 52 and HR 53 respectively, recommending that no article of impeachment be brought against Supreme Court justice Sherman D. Horton, Jr. or justice John T. Broderick, Jr. On July 12, 2000, the House debated the articles of impeachment against Brock. Representatives voted by simple majority, 253 to 95, to impeach Brock on all four charges and sent
5928-509: Was given to the Supreme Court, which was made up of a chief justice and four associate justices. Matters formerly handled at "trial terms" were given to the Superior Court . The advantage was a separate appeals court, of which the trial judge was not a member. In 1966, the state constitution was amended to establish the Supreme Court and Superior Court as constitutional courts, which means that they could only be changed or abolished by
6006-483: Was known as the " Superior Court of Judicature ", until the name was changed by an act of the New Hampshire General Court . In 1901, the number of justices was increased from four to five. Two Supreme Court justices have been the only two state officials to be impeached in New Hampshire : Justice Woodbury Langdon resigned prior to his trial in 1790, and Chief Justice David Brock was acquitted by
6084-529: Was renamed the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. As of the 2024 rankings, among all ranked law schools in the United States, U.S. News & World Report ranked UNH Franklin Pierce Law 98th. The school was ranked 48th by Above the Law 's 2018 rankings which are outcome (i.e. bar passage rate and employment results) oriented, but was unranked in 2022. UNH Franklin Pierce has been among
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