The University of Georgia School of Law has been named the country's best value law school for the third consecutive year - the first law school in history to achieve this honor. The rankings, compiled by National Jurist, examine outcome-driven metrics such as bar passage and employment rates in addition to average indebtedness, tuition and cost of living. "Today's news is another proof point in our vision to be the nation's best return on investment in legal education," Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge said.
Congratulations to third-year student Justin D. Edge who was featured on UGA's homepage as an "Amazing Student."
Third-year student Mollie M. Fiero argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit representing the Appellate Litigation Clinic's client in the case United States v. Palacios. The question presented was whether counsel was ineffective for failing to assert a double jeopardy defense to Palacios' conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which is an element of 18 U.S.C. § 924(j). Third-year student Jason N. Sigalos assisted in preparing for the argument, and 2020 graduates Miranda S. Bidinger, Mandi E. Goodman and Adeline Kenerly Lambert wrote the briefs.
The University of Georgia School of Law defeated the University of Florida School of Law in the 2020 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition. Representing the School of Law in the moot court competition were third-year law students Jason Sigalos and Anre Washington. This year's win adds to UGA's outstanding performances, bringing its tournament record to 25-11-2.
Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann presented on "Children and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda" at an event virtually hosted by the Transitional Justice Institute at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. The presentation was her contribution to a year-long series on women, peace and security titled "WPS@20: Reflecting on Twenty Years of Women, Peace and Security at the UN Security Council."