The University of Georgia School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school. The following news items demonstrate the School of Law’s commitment to First-rate Preparation – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – so its students can become future leaders for state and society. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
The University of Georgia School of Law defeated the University of Florida College of Law in the 2021 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition. Representing the School of Law in the moot court competition were third-year law students Olivia B. Landrum and Roya Naghepour.
University of Georgia School of Law graduates who sat for the July 2021 Georgia bar exam posted a 95.7% pass rate, the highest rate among first-time takers from Georgia law schools, and over 15 points ahead of the overall first-time pass rate. For the eighth straight year, the University of
Harold D. Melton, who previously served as the chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, has been named the holder of the Carl E. Sanders Scholar in Political Leadership at the University of Georgia School of Law.
The University of Georgia School of Law remains one of the best returns on investment in legal education in the country, according to a recent ranking by National Jurist.
Congratulations to third-year student Benjamin S. "Ben" Causey and second-year student N. Molly Laughlin for winning the Intramural Mock Trial Competition. Many thanks to finalists Abigail C. "Abi" Hartlein and Emily P.
Congratulations to third-year student Jacob D. Swanstrom for winning the Best Direct Examination Award at the King of the Hill Mock Trial Competition recently. He competed in the tournament with his classmates Charles D. Calkins, Peyton J. Clark, Varad R. Dabke and Brandon D. Waller.
Program named for former Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham gains permanent funding
Alumnus Joey M. Loudermilk and his wife, Ramona, have established a premier scholarship to honor former Associate Dean Paul M. Kurtz at the University of Georgia School of Law.
The School of Law distributed approximately $305,000 to roughly 95 students pursuing 2021 summer fellowships, which provide essential hands-on learning and involve legal work in government, judicial and public interest positions throughout the country.