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 First-rate Preparation – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – so its students can become future leaders for state and society. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Congratulations to third-year students J. Briana Hayes, Mia A. McKnight and Alexandra M. Smolyar for each receiving the Law School Student Excellence in Access to Justice Award from the State Bar of Georgia.
During the 2022-23 academic year, approximately 420 School of Law students enrolled or re-enrolled in one of the school's clinic/externship programs and cumulatively engaged in roughly 83,000 service-learning hours. Approximately 25,000 of those hours occurred under the direct supervision of
Congratulations to third-year students Allison J. Fine, J. Briana Hayes and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge for finishing a National Moot Court regional competition as finalists. The trio will advance to the national tier of the tournament, which is sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Congratulations to second-year student Caleb Z. Morris for being selected as the Fourth District national board member for the Federal Bar Association Law Student Division.
Congratulations to third-year students Julianna M. Hightower and Katie F. Wooten for finishing the 2023 Cardozo Invitational Negotiation on Entertainment, Media and Art Competition as finalists.
Congratulations to second-year students Paige M. Batten and Garfield A. McIntyre Jr. for winning the Intramural Mock Trial Competition. Many thanks to finalists Taylor L. Stablein and Mona E.
The University of Georgia School of Law participated in a pop-up legal clinic during October in Troup County that offered free civil legal advice and referrals to residents.
The School of Law was featured in the Daily Report regarding its graduates leading the state for the tenth straight year in Georgia bar exam passage rates for first-time takers for the July/post-graduation sitting. The article was written by Everett Catts and published 10/20/23.
For the 10th consecutive year, University of Georgia School of Law graduates have led the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate.
Congratulations to third-year student Benjamin K. "Ben" Price and Isaac D. "Zac" Sauls for winning the Intramural Mock Trial Competition. Many thanks to finalists Presley C. Sneed and Caitlin M.