Student
Organizations
Many law student form lasting friendships
through
membership in extracurricular organizations. Approximately 30
student groups exist to suit a variety of interests. These
organizations promote social activities for law students, sponsor guest
speakers and perform community service.
Complete
directory of officers and board members
American
Bar Association/Law Student Division
Confronts pertinent issues such as environmental protection and human
rights through committees and resolutions.
American Bar
Association/Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Provides knowledge and leadership on trial practice and critical issues
of justice that involve tort and insurance law.
American
Constitution Society
Provides a forum for dialogue about progressive legal issues.
Asian
American Law Student Association
Promotes education, leadership, community awareness, and communication
amongst Asian and non-Asian law students.
Business Law Society
Sponsors speakers and guests to discuss and learn about
business-related legal topics.
Christian
Legal Society
Weekly Bible study, regional conferences, social events.
Davenport-Benham
Black Law Students Association
Organizes mentoring programs, social functions, Black History Month
speakers, competitive advocacy teams and events.
Dean's Ambassadors
Focuses on promotion of UGA Law in the public arena and provides
maximum service for the betterment of the law school.
Double Dawg Society
Hosts social events for those students already holding a degree from
the University of Georgia.
Education Law Students Association
Sponsors events and speakers related to education law issues.
Environmental
Law Association
Presents annual Red Clay Conference; sponsors speakers and conducts
community beautification efforts.
Equal
Justice Foundation
Coordinates speakers and community fundraisers to support public
interest fellowships, interacts with National Lawyers Guild.
Federalist
Society
Encourages debate on the current status of public policy and the law
through the sponsorship of debates and prominent speakers.
Georgia
Journal of
International
and Comparative Law
The journal is a pre-eminent forum for academic discussion on current
and important international subjects.
Georgia
Law Democrats
Promotes active participation in the Democratic Party and seeks to
increase the political involvement of lawyers.
Georgia
Law Review
Georgia
Society for International and Comparative Law
Co-sponsors annual international law colloquium and speaker series as
well as social events.
Hispanic Law Student Association
Encourages social interaction and educational enhancement by Hispanic
and non-Hispanic law students.
Honor
Court
This body serves as a court for the trial of violations and the
determination of punishment in cases of guilt.
Intellectual
Property Law Society
Organizes speakers, social events and mentor program.
Jewish
Law Student Association
Coordinates speakers, social events, and community service.
Journal
of Intellectual
Property Law
Labor and Employment Law Association
Hosts competitions, workshops and lectures relating to labor law.
Law Students for Reproductive Justice
Educates and supports pro-choice law students to defend and expand
reproductive rights.
Military Justice Society
Promotes and discusses issues regarding military justice.
Mock
Trial Board
Moot
Court Board
Muslim Law Student Association
Coordinates speakers, social events and support for Muslim law students.
Negotiations
Competition Team
Outlaws
Promotes education and discussion of legal and societal issues relating
to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Parents and Partners in Law
Provides social and support opportunities for spouses, partners and
families of law students.
Phi
Alpha Delta
Organizes social activities and food drive, as well as presents legal
education programs in local schools.
Sports and Entertainment Law Association
Hosts speakers and sponsors fora and field trips concerning legal
issues in the sports and entertainment industries.
Student
Bar Association
Law school student government organization and primary liaison between
students and the administration.
UGA Law
Student Animal Legal Protection Organization
Increases awareness and provides information about animal rights issues.
Women
Law Students Association
Organizes mentoring program, sponsors annual Edith House lecture, leads
service projects for local charities, provides networking.
Working
in the Public Interest Conference
Organizes an annual conference to raise awareness and broaden the scope
of public interest law
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