Graduates and friends partner with UGA Foundation for 15 major gifts supporting scholarships
Authentic partnerships and connections provide an important foundation for everything we do at the University of Georgia School of Law.
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 building Authentic Relationships within its community – between faculty, staff, students and alumni/alumnae – as well as with distinguished jurists, legal practitioners and lawyers, corporate leaders, public servants and world-class scholars in pursuit of its vision to be the best return on investment in legal education with world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences for its students.
Law school named among the best for quality of life, classroom and professors
The School of Law was recently ranked among the best law schools in the nation for quality of life (4th), classroom experience (6th) and professors (8th).
Graham shares thoughts on NATO externship experience
Second-year student Madison Graham recently shared her thoughts on finishing an externship in Norfolk, Virginia, in the legal department of HQ SACT,
Scholarship fund endowed in memory of Robert E. "Robbie" Robinson
The School of Law is pleased to share that a scholarship fund named in memory of civil rights attorney and alumnus Robert E. “Robbie” Robinson has been endowed.
Son honors veteran father with law school scholarship
As we remember those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice, the University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share that Johnson J. “Jay” Cooper and his wife, Hillary, have initiated a scholarship fund honoring Jay’s father, Frederick E.
Students recognize faculty and staff with honors
Congratulations to the eight faculty and staff members honored by the 2023-24 law school students. They are:
Nathan S. Chapman – Cleveland Chair – Brown Professionalism Award
Community HeLP Clinic students present to Specialty Care Clinic and Project Safe
Community Health Law Partnership Clinic students Caitlyn E. Watson, Ariyah C. Jones and Mahi K. Patel presented on the intersection of immigration law and health status at the Specialty Care Clinic, an Athens provider organization focusing on treatment and support for HIV+ patients.
Law school dean to return to faculty after decade of impressive service
Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge, dean of the University of Georgia School of Law since 2015, announced today that he will return to the faculty at the end of the calendar year.
Man Arrested & Charged with Murder in Tara Louise Baker Cold Case
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of an Athens man in the murder investigation of Tara Louise Baker, who was a first-year School of Law student in January 2001.
Rutledge and Gaudiosi publish article in the Daily Report
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and third-year student Matthew A.