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 Prepare the next generation of legal leaders for state and society with world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Summer public interest fellowships provide important hands-on learning opportunities for law students. At UGA Law, grants for those seeking legal work in nonprofits, federal and state government, judicial clerkships, legal services and policy/impact organizations is a priority.
Congratulations to the School of Law’s 2024-25 faculty and staff award winners - Matthew I. Hall, Jean Goetz Mangan, Rob McNiff, John B. Meixner Jr., Gregory L. “Greg” Roseboro, Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge and Anthony E. “Tony” Waller.
This fall, the School of Law will proudly welcome four new faculty members - Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law Victoria J.
Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was featured in Columns regarding his work preparing law students for their future careers.
Congratulations to third-year student M. Drake Jones on being named an inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.
The University of Georgia School of Law was named the tenth-best school for obtaining federal clerkships as part of the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation’s law schools.
Congratulations to second-year students Dustin M. Batchelor, Grace K.S.Y. Johnson, F. Marion Kronauge, Morgan E. Pfohl and Ellis H.P. Schmitt for finishing in the top 32 teams out of 162 teams at the international round of the Philip C.
Congratulations to second-year students H. Maddi Hughes and Alexis Bartholomew for winning the Best Brief Award and finishing as finalists at the Intrastate Moot Court Competition. A second UGA team, composed of Avery C. Hill, Charlotte L. Umanoff and Harsh Patel, finished as semifinalists.
Congratulations to second-year student Dresden L. Day and third-year student M. Drake Jones for finishing among the top four teams in the country in the National Trial Competition.
Congratulations to Danish Ali, Paria Keramatkhah, Samuel Kuo and Fabienne Taller for winning the 12th LL.M. International Commercial and Investment Arbitration Moot Competition this past weekend. The team was coached by former Dean & Talmadge Chair Peter B.