Redefining what it means to be a great national public law school
The University of Georgia School of Law is currently redefining what it means to be a great national public law school – one that matches excellence with access.
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 Connect members of its community – including faculty, staff, students and alumni/alumnae – with each other and with distinguished jurists, legal practitioners and lawyers, corporate leaders, public servants and world-class scholars in pursuit of its vision to provide a first-rate legal education – which includes quality hands-on educational experiences and service to state and society – as well as employment for its students and graduates.
Fellowship support grows to more than $1.5 million over five years
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.
Students recognize faculty and staff
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.
School of Law receives grant from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
The School of Law has received a $3,000 grant from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association to support the launch of the Classic City Civics Project. This collaborative initiative seeks to enhance civics education for middle school students in Athens.
Brown recognized for first-place prompt
Congratulations to second-year student Allison L. Brown for designing and training the first-place prompt in the inaugural MIT AI Negotiation Competition's Value Created category. Brown's prompt won against entries from more than 25 countries that engaged in an estimated 250,000 negotiations.
Rodrigues receives mentor award from GAPABA
Congratulations to Dean Usha R. Rodrigues for receiving the 2025 Han C.
School of Law initiatives to help address the legal needs of rural Georgians featured in National Jurist
The School of Law’s initiatives to train lawyers who will work in areas where there is not adequate access to legal representation were featured in an article published by the National Jurist. Talmadge Chair Peter B.
A message from Dean Usha R. Rodrigues
As we begin a new year and a new semester, I am pleased to write to you as the 14th dean of the University of Georgia School of Law. Thank you for all the warm wishes and offers of support you have sent since the announcement of my appointment.
Alumnae create fund supporting the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers at UGA
A group of alumnae recently joined forces to endow a fund in support of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers chapter at the University of Georgia School of Law.
Graduates honor Professor Wells with named faculty fund
The University of Georgia School of Law has been fortunate to have many professors who remain vital and engaged members of our faculty for decades, according to School of Law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge.