Miles Law School is not merely known for having alumni who perform above and beyond in their careers after law school;  but also in this case,  the Law School currently has two students who were recognized for their leadership skills as well as their passion for public service in the community.  First-year law student Tremele D. Perry and third-year law student Sara Ward  were selected by a panel to serve as Jefferson County (Alabama) Junior Commissioners. They were sworn in at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham. 

Tremele D. Perry will serve as chair for Community Development, and he has also been elected as president of the junior commission. Perry states, "I am honored to have been selected to serve, and I look forward to rising to the challenge." Tremele Perry is no stranger to public service, which is precisely the reason he was dubbed a "Rising Star" by Who's Who in Black Birmingham Magazine, in part, based upon his galvanizing efforts in organizing and chartering a bus trip to Jena, LA in support of the "Jena 6" protests, registering a number of college voters, and starting a scholarship initiative at a local high school.  

Sara Ward, is the newly-elected president of the Miles Law School Student Bar Association (SBA) for the 2009-2010 academic year. Ms. Ward previously held the position of vice president as a second-year student and was the SBA representative for the first-year class. Ward states, "My selection as a Jefferson County Youth Commissioner is a privilege. I am excited about heading my Department of Senior Services. This opportunity holds many responsibilities along with challenges; however, I am certain they will enhance numerous possibilities for me!" 

 Miles Law School applauds their community-minded goals and wishes them well in the faithful, competent discharge of their duties.