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Faculty & Scholarship

Faculty are the lifeblood of a law school.  Their interests and expertise largely dictate the direction of an institution.  At the University of Georgia, you will find a vibrant, stimulating and exciting learning environment driven by an accomplished corps of superior teachers and scholars.

While some law schools choose to emphasize either scholarship or teaching, the University of Georgia seeks to balance the two, firmly believing that classroom teaching is enhanced by scholarly expertise. Most professors maintain an open door policy -- whenever they are in the office, they are available to answer students questions about classroom concerns, career advice or personal matters.

The ranks of the UGA law faculty include authors of some of our country's leading legal scholarship, recipients of the Meigs Award (UGA's highest honor for teaching excellence), Fulbright scholars, former judicial clerks for the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts, and former editors-in-chief of law reviews. Most bring practical experience to the classroom as well. Many have been trial and corporate attorneys and continue to accept pro bono cases or to serve as legal consultants.

The scholarship of the UGA law faculty is highly regarded by local, state, national and international leaders including members of the judiciary.  Some of our professors have advised U.S. senators and representatives, testified at congressional hearings and served as consultants to foreign governments and international policymaking bodies.  Their work has also been references in opinions written by judges and justices at various levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Of Georgia Law's 36 tenure track faculty, 16 senior members hold prestigious chaired or named professorships.  Their expertise is expanded by the addition of outstanding adjuncts, whose ranks include leading attorneys from the region's most powerful firms, international lawyers, judges and justices - as well as government leaders.