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 taking a Lead position in providing a hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience for the next generation of lawyers for state and society as well as in fostering an environment for world-class scholarship and teaching. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Awardees and initiates were recognized at the university’s annual Tucker Dorsey Blue Key Awards Banquet on Oct. 15 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in CFO Dive regarding a special purpose acquisition company deal involving Donald Trump.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in The New York Times regarding a special purpose acquisition company deal involving Donald Trump.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured in the Daily Beast regarding the Ahmaud Arbery case.
Congratulations to third-year students Alexandria H. Clarke, Donavan C. Juleus and Bradley R. "Brad" Spinner who finished the Burton D.
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.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in the Washington Post regarding the increase in public focus on the justice system and its decision-makers.
Sibley Professor in Corporate and Business Law Larry D. Thompson has received the National Law Journal's 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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
Congratulations to second-year student Taylor F. McClain for receiving a Corporate Counsel Women of Color "My Life as a Lawyer Scholarship." She is one of 25 recipients nationwide.