Upcoming Events for Current Students

The University of Georgia School of Law provides this information to keep you informed of upcoming events that impact you as a student. You are encouraged to check this page regularly.

[ Class of 2008 ] [ Class of 2009 ] [ Class of 2010 ]

All Students:

Event Tables 

There are tables available for your use for events within the law school.  The locations are listed below.  If you use the tables, please return them to the correct location on the correct floor.  The tables are marked underneath for ease in determining their appropriate location.  Tables should not be removed from law school premises. Thanks.  

					1st floor				         2nd floor 			        3rd floor 
			closet adjacent to men's rest room 	       stored in closet in             Stored in closet in 
				on the south side			         front of room C	          front of room G

four foot 				1							2					2
five foot				2							3								
six foot 				3							7					1
eight foot			       4						       4				       2

University of Georgia e-mail accounts will remain active one year past graduation. Please remember to check your e-mail accounts regularly for important announcements.

Class of 2008

May 16, 2008 Pre-Graduation Reception

Hors d'oeuvre Selections
Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Mousse on Crustini
Shaved Beef Tenderloin on Herbed Crustini
with Horseradish Cream
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Celery Stuffed with Blue Cheese and Candied Nuts
Phyllo Cups with Boursin Cheese & Grapes
Antipasto Display with Italian Meats,
Cheeses, Olives, Peppers & Breads
Asian Beef Roll-ups with Green Onions
& Roasted Red Peppers
Cucumber & Gazpacho Cups
Display of Assorted Sweets

Full Open Bars
Non-alcoholic beverages will be available

Special Treat

The Picture Man, Co. of Athens will be set up to take group photos of family/family & friends/friends & friends during the reception (first come/first served). Additionally, there will be a roaming photographer who will take candid photos during the reception. Individuals are not obligated to buy photos. The Picture Man will post the photos to his Web site a few days after the reception, and you purchase only those photos you like.
www.pic-man.com/thepictureman

Law School Association President Steven P. Gilliam
and
School of Law Dean Rebecca H. White
cordially invite you and your guest(s)
to a reception
honoring members of
the University of Georgia School of Law's
2008 graduating class

Friday, May 16, 2008
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center, Athena Ballroom
300 North Thomas Street
Athens, Georgia

Kindly respond no later than May 9 Cocktail Attire

May 17, 2008, Graduation
The School of Law will hold its 2008 commencement program on Saturday, May 17, 2008, outdoors on the quadrangle directly in front of the law school building. In the event of inclement weather, a change of venue announcement will be made on the steps leading to the courtyard at 9:00 a.m. on Sat., May 17, or if possible, an e-mail will be sent out earlier. (The rain location for graduation is Stegeman Coliseum located on South Campus.) There is no limit on the number of guests you may invite to attend the graduation ceremony and no limit on the number of guests who choose to attend the ceremony. The program will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude around 11:30 a.m. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a champagne punch and strawberry reception for graduates and all of their guests. The reception will end at 12 noon. No registration is required. You will want to make lunch reservations at downtown restaurants early.

Georgia Law Graduation Saturday, May 17, 2008

9:00 a.m.    J.D. Candidates Group Photo
Courtyard Steps (between Law Library and main Law School building) J.D. candidates will pose for a group photo. Photographer: The Picture Man of Athens

9:15 a.m.    LL.M. Candidates Group Photo
Steps leading into Dean Rusk Hall adjacent to the law school.

9:30 a.m.    J.D. & LL.M. Candidates Line-up
Courtyard, Law School (between entrance to Rooms A & B and LCS Office) Candidates start lining up in alphabetical order for processional in courtyard.

10:00 a.m.    Commencement Exercises
*North Campus Quadrangle (in front of Hirsch Hall)
*( Rain Location: Stegeman Coliseum)

11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.   Graduation Reception
*North Campus Quadrangle (in front of Presidents Club Garden) Reception for J.D. graduates and LL.M. candidates, family and friends, compliments of the UGA Law School Alumni Association. Champagne punch, punch, strawberries and grapes served.

12:15 p.m.    Lunch on your own
Reservations at local restaurants are recommended.

Questions? Please contact a staff member of the
Alumni Programs & Special Events Office.

Lesia W. Woodall, Administrative Associate
706.542.7959 lwoodall@uga.edu
Lisa C. Mathis, Special Events Coordinator
706.542.5075 lcmathis@uga.edu
Jill Coveny Birch, Executive Director

706.542.5190 jbirch@uga.edu

June 2008 Georgia Bar Exam Lunch

The law school will provide lunch for University of Georgia School of Law alumni who are registered to take the July Georgia Bar Exam. Registration will be available online in June. You will be contacted via your UGA e-mail account regarding the lunch. This lunch is sponsored by the Law School Association Council and the University of Georgia Alumni Association.

November 2008 Group Swearing In Ceremony
A group swearing in ceremony will be held at the State Bar of Georgia Conference Center for those UGA Law School alumni who pass the Georgia Bar Exam. Invitations will be extended via your UGA Law School e-mail account.

Class of 2009

Class of 2010