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STUDENT HANDBOOK
LAW SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES
Academic
Progress Report ServiceLaw
School unofficial academic transcripts -- called Academic Progress
Reports -- usually utilized for employment purposes, are provided upon
written request by the Law School Registrar's Office at no charge to
students or alumni. A form is available at the Registrar's counter for
this purpose. Academic progress reports ordinarily are not
provided by facsimile transmission. All requests for grades or other
personally identifiable information must be in writing; under no
circumstances are grades or cumulative grade point averages
communicated by telephone. Written requests can be made via fax at
706-542-2489.
Official University academic transcripts are available from the
University Registrar's Office in the Academic Building. The official
transcript does not reflect plus or minus grades. Official transcripts
are usually required by graduate schools and for bar admission. The web
address for information on ordering is http://www.reg.uga.edu/or.nsf/html/records.
University of Georgia Short Term Loan
Short term loans up to three hundred dollars
($300.00) are available through UGA. Applications are available
from and approved in the Law Student Affairs Office.
Additional information is at http://www.bursar.uga.edu/short_term_loan.pdf.
Law School Emergency Loans
A limited special emergency loan fund exists
within the Law School. This loan must be approved by the Director of
Student Affairs. A student may borrow up to three hundred dolars
($300.00) for 30 days interest-free. Students are expected to first
utilize the University Short Term Loan. Processing of loans may take as
long as a week.
Law Student Academic Listservs
Most official School of Law communication is
made electronically. Administrative announcements are made by way of
lawstu@listserv.uga.edu . There also are class listservs, a Legal
Career Services Listserv (UGALCS-L@listserv.uga.edu ) and a list for
announcements made by students ( lawstu-announce@listserv.uga.edu ).
In addition, Georgia Law Forums exist for buying and selling and
student discussions of politics, sports, housing, etc. and are
available at http://www.law.uga.edu/mailroom/.
Student Message Boxes
Student message boxes are in the upper student
lounge area on the first floor of the Law School. Boxes are assigned in
August for the academic year and assignments are posted at the site of
the boxes. These message boxes are not used for receipt of U.S.
mail. Students may obtain a mailbox at the Tate Student Center Post
Office. Questions concerning message boxes should be directed to the
Law Students Affairs Office.
Law School Bulletin Boards
Bulletin boards are available for defined
purposes. Nothing is to be attached to any door, window, or wall
covering by any student.
Student Lockers
Lockers are available on a shared basis for
all students for each academic year. Members of student journals are
encouraged to use the journal offices for book storage to make locker
space available to other students.
Students provide locks and register the locker number on the sign-up
sheet available at the Law Student Affairs Office. Returning students
may keep their shared lockers. Locks will be removed from unregistered
or improperly registered lockers.
Cash, jewelry, and other valuable items should not be stored in lockers.
Athletic Tickets
Law students are eligible to obtain discounted or free admission to UGA athletic events. For information, please visit http://www.georgiadogs.collegesports.com/student-tickets/.
Smoking
University of Georgia policy prohibits smoking
in all University facilities. In addition, it prohibits smoking in
areas adjacent to a facility if the smoking would adversely affect the
environment of those entering or exiting the facility. It also permits
the creation of designated smoking areas.
In accordance with this policy, smoking is prohibited in Law School
buildings and around the entrances to them. Those buildings include
Harold Hirsch Hall, Dean Rusk Hall, and the Hosch Law Library Annex.
Designated smoking areas, outside and away from doors, for the Law
School are: 1) the area immediately around the bench located between
the entrances to the Law Library and the main entrance of Harold Hirsch
Hall (Law School), and 2) the area along Herty Drive between Harold
Hirsch Hall and Caldwell Hall. Receptacles for extinguished cigarettes
are located near both areas.
School Closing Due to Inclement Weather
The Law School does not conduct classes when
the University closes due to inclement weather. Announcements of
closings are made on Athens radio stations, Atlanta media, and on the
UGA web page. Notification will also be made by way of the official
School of Law listserv.
Building Hours
With the exception of the Law Library, Law
School buildings are open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. except
weekends and university holidays. Exterior doors equipped with
emergency exit devices are locked from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
Students have access to lockers, vending areas, and lounges when the
law library is open.
Any access problems should be reported to the Director of Student Affairs or to the building supervisor.
Parking
All vehicles driven or parked on the
University campus should be registered with University Parking
Services. Information is available at http://www.parking.uga.edu.
Room Reservations
Law School facilities are available for use by
student organizations. To coordinate special activities, guidelines for
facilities use have been developed. The room reservation request form
is available on the Faculty Resources, Student Resources and Staff
Resources pages or at http://www.law.uga.edu/facstaffstu/students/semesters/roomres.html.
Change of Address/Name
Student name or address
changes may be completed via the OASIS system or at the University
Registrar Office in the Academic Building. Local addresses and personal
information may be updated via the law student portal, My Georgia Law.
Registration for Bar Examination
The Office of Student Affairs and Registrar,
on behalf of the Dean of the School of Law, responds to questionnaires
provided by bar admission offices concerning the fitness and character
of each candidate who applies to take a bar examination. Although
admission application materials and other records currently in each
student's or graduate's file are consulted, students are responsible
for informing Law School officials about any occurrence which may
reflect negatively on a student's character, including any charge of
criminal activity. In all cases, applicants are advised to follow a
course of full disclosure in regard to any application to practice law
or to participate in a bar examination. Any questions should be
addressed to the Law School Registrar.
Many states require students to register with their Board of Bar
Examiners at the beginning of law study if they intend to practice in
those states. Students with definite preferences for employment in a
particular state should determine registration requirements set by that
state.
Addresses for various bar offices are available in the Law School
Registrar’s office and most bars have web sites. It is the student's
responsibility to know and to meet any bar admission requirements.
Students whose undergraduate institutions are not accredited by a
regional accrediting association may face special requirements for bar
admission and online at www.ncbex.org.
Students intending to practice in Georgia are encouraged to file an
Application for Certification of Fitness to Practice Law in the second
semester of their second year. Application materials may be requested
at http://www.gabaradmissions.org .
In addition to the successful completion of the bar exam, the Georgia
Board of Bar Examiners requires a passing grade on the Multistate
Professional Responsibility Exam. The forms to register for this
examination are available at the registrar's office or online at http://www.ncbex.org.
Each Georgia Bar Exam applicant must provide evidence that all
educational requirements are met. This certification may be obtained
through the registrar's office.
Third-Year Law Students as Legal Assistants; Third-Year Practice
Under Rule 92 of the Supreme Court of Georgia,
authorized third-year law students may assist in certain proceedings in
Georgia courts. A third-year Georgia law student must be under the
supervision of a district attorney, a solictor-general of a state
court, a solicitor of a municipal court, a public defender or a
licensed practicing attorney who works for or volunteers for a court or
a non-profit organization which provides free legal representation to
indigent persons or children.
Certification of third year student status is handled by the Law School
Registrar's Office. Forms are provided by agencies or can be
generated at the Law School Registrar’s Office upon written request.
Supervised Law Practice by Recent Graduates
The Supreme Court of Georgia, under Rule
98, authorizes recent law school graduates to assist in certain court
proceedings in Georgia. As under Rule 92 (above), supervision is
required. The purpose of this rule is to permit limited practice
prior to receiving results from the Georgia Bar Examination.
University Health Center (706-542-1162)
The University Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient facility serving students and their spouses.
Academic and Personal Counseling
Law faculty members serve as academic advisors
and personnel in law school student affairs are available to discuss
personal issues or challenges. Certified counseling psychologists and
psychiatrists are available on campus and medical assistance is
available through the University Health Center.
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