* It
is possible for non-residents to become Georgia residents and pay
tuition at the resident rate. In addition the Law School offers
some tuition equalization scholarships that allow non-residents to pay
at the rate charged residents for the first year of law school.
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"You
owe it to yourself to come to Georgia Law. You get a great legal
education. Your classmates are the Region's future leaders in law
and politics. You earn a very well-respected degree. And
you don't graduate owing thousand upon thousands of dollars that will
take decades to overcome."
Samuel
M. Matchett, J.D. '84
2000-01 UGA School of Law Board of Visitors, Chair
Partner
- King & Spalding
Atlanta,
Georgia
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The value of a legal education
at the University of Georgia isn't just a bargain - it's a steal. The quality
of the program, faculty, student body, and facilities is outstanding, yet
the cost remains affordable.
Georgia Law is undeniably one of the best values in American legal education.
Educational debt loads for UGA law graduates are, in general, much lower than those
of students who graduate from many other law schools. In addition, the
University of Georgia earns some of the highest marks in the nation in
several recent studies that consider cost-of-living expenses for students.
UGA is able to maintain
a modest tuition because of state funding and strong private support.
Ample funds are reserved for scholarships, and each year the majority
of new scholarship awards are made to members of the entering class.
All UGA law students,
whether enrolled as Georgia residents or non-residents, find that the total
cost of their legal education is less than tuition alone at many other schools.
At UGA tuition and fees for the 2007-08 academic year are $12,058 for
residents and $29,054 for non-residents.
Athens is also a very
affordable place to live. The city revolves around the university,
and you will find that local prices are set with student budgets in mind.
Fees for housing, transportation and city services are modest as well.
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Admission
and Financial Aid Calendar 2007-2008
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| Sept.1, 2007 |
Applications available/accepted
for 2008 entering class |
| Sept. 29, 2007 |
LSAT |
| Dec.1, 2007 |
LSAT |
| Jan. 2, 2008 |
Financial aid application
materials for need-based financial aid available from University of Georgia
Office of Student Financial Aid |
| Feb. 1, 2008 |
Application deadline for
2008 entering class
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| Feb. 10, 2008 |
LSAT (last LSAT acceptable
for 2008 entering class) |
| Mar. 1, 2008 |
Priority financial aid application
completion deadline for need-based financial aid administered by University
of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid |
June 15, 2008
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Transfer student application deadline
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Financial Aid:
Making a Good Deal Better
The availability of financial
aid puts the dream of a law degree within the grasp of some students by
making a quality legal education even more affordable.
Financial aid for students
with demonstrated financial need consists of scholarship grants, loans,
work opportunities or a combination of the three. In addition to need-based
assistance, students may also be eligible for academic merit scholarships.
Nearly 90 percent of
all UGA law students receive financial aid, and approximately one-third are
scholarship recipients.
Georgia Law Scholarships
School of Law Scholarships
School
of Law scholarships are made available through endowments and gifts provided
by generous alumni and friends of the law school. They are awarded
to members of the entering class and enrolled students based on academic
abilities, potential for the study of law and other considerations.
School of Law scholarships
are awarded to accepted applicants after a review of their admission files. No separate application form
is necessary to be considered for a School of Law scholarship. Students
with financial need should complete the student loan process of the University
of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid.
Tuition Equalization Scholarships
The School of Law awards Tuition Equalization Scholarships to several
entering students who are not residents of Georgia. Recipients are
assessed tuition for the first year of law school at the resident rate rather
than the non-resident rate. These scholarships are awarded after reviewing
the completed admission files of accepted students. No applications
are required. Many students become residents after the first year of study at Georgia Law.
University of Georgia Law Scholars Program
Residents of Georgia are eligible for the University of
Georgia Law Scholars Program. This program provides merit
scholarships for Georgia residents whose LSAT scores and academic
records show exceptional promise for distinction in the study of
law. For information about this program interested applicants
should contact Ramsey Bridges, Assistant Director of Law Admissions, at rh@uga.edu.
Additional Scholarships
The
School of Law awards entering students scholarships or nominates
entering students for scholarships that have specific award criteria.
Applicants desiring additional information about the scholarships
should contact the School of Law Admissions Office by email (ugajd@uga.edu) or telephone (706.542.7060). Among these are:
Public Interest Law
The
James E.
Butler Scholarship is open to Georgia Law students pursuing a J.D.
degree who have a demonstrated record of academic excellence,
significant personal achievement and a strong desire and commitment to
practice public interest law and to serve the public
good. The scholarship provides for annual tuition.
Information about Mr. Butler and
application procedures are available at the following link: http://www.law.uga.edu/admissions/jd/financial/butler.html
Employment Interests in a Metropolitan Area Outside of the Southeast
The Michael J.
Sharp Scholarship is open to Georgia Law students who
have a demonstrated record of academic excellence and a strong desire
and commitment to practice corporate law in a major metropolitan area
outside of the Southeastern United States. It provides tuition
assistance. The scholarship is renewable on the condition that the student
achieves academic excellence in the study of law. Information about Mr. Sharp and application procedures are available at the following link: http://www.law.uga.edu/admissions/jd/financial/sharp.html
Performing Arts
The Frank Brogan
Scholarship is awarded to a student or students who have demonstrated
an interest in the arts as evidenced by an undergraduate major in art
history, studio art, music, dance or drama; or graduate studies in any
of the preceding majors; or continued participation in any of the above
during law school years; or a stated interest in combining a legal
career with the pursuit of any of the above. Applicants who have
been admitted and who meet the qualification(s) for the scholarship
should send a letter of interest to the Director of Law Admissions.
Students With Disabilities
The Scott M. Brown
Scholarship is awarded to a student with a disability or
disabilities. Mr. Brown was diagnosed at the age of five as
having one of the most severe forms of muscular dystrophy. He
is a graduate of the Class of 1989. Applicants who have been admitted
and who meet the qualification(s) for the scholarship should send a
letter of interest to the Director of Law Admissions.
University of Georgia Football Player
The Frank Ramsey
Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a former University of Georgia
football player whose NCAA playing eligibility has expired. Mr.
Ramsey, a member of the 1981 graduating class, was an avid sports
enthusiast, particularly football. Applicants who have been
admitted and who meet the qualification(s) for the scholarship should
send a letter of interest to the Director of Law Admissions.
External Scholarships
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund, 2008-2009
The
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial
assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an
ABA-accredited law school. Twenty awards will be made to entering
first-year students and may be renewable for two additional years,
resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during each
student's time in law school. The application may be downloaded
from the ABA website: http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html. Completed
scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.
Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholarship
The
Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholarship is sponsored by the American
Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation and will award law
students $10,000 per school year beginning with the fall
semester. The award is renewable upon reapplication by the
student for up to three academic years. The 2008 application will
be available after January 1, 2008. For further information and
to download an application, please visit the following website: http://www.aiplef.org/scholarships/sidney_b_williams/apply.html. Completed applications must be received by February 25, 2008.
Student Loans
Many students finance their
legal education through student loans, including Federal Direct Subsidized
and Unsubsidized Loans, Law Access Loans, and Law Loans. In addition, the University
of Georgia participates in the Federal Direct Loan program. Information
and application materials may be obtained by contacting the University
of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid. With the exception of short-term
emergency loans to enrolled students, all student loans are administered
by this office.
For further information
on scholarships or students loans, contact:
Office
of Student Financial Aid
220 Academic Building
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6114
(706) 542-6147
E-Mail: osfa@uga.edu
Web: www.uga.edu/osfa
"The
University of Georgia School of Law offers a truly unique legal
educational experience -- intellectually challenging, demanding and
competitive while maintaining a collegial and supportive civility
unknown to many law schools. Whether one wants to practice in
Newnan (Georgia) or New York, all avenues are open to
the UGA graduate."
Sally Quillian Yates, J.D. '86
First Assistant to U.S. Attorney --
U.S. Attorney's Office
Atlanta, Georgia
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