UGA leads state in Georgia bar exam passage for 10 straight years
For the 10th consecutive year, University of Georgia School of Law graduates have led the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate.
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.
Price and Sauls win intramural mock trial competition
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.
School earns best brief and oralist honors at national moot court competition
Congratulations to third-year students E.
UGA law school named nation’s best value in legal education
The University of Georgia School of Law was recently named the nation’s Best Value in legal education.
Wilbanks CEASE Clinic provides quality and trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors
Eight years after opening its doors in 2016, the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic continues to demonstrate the value of quality and trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors.
Record-setting class enrolls at the School of Law
Another group of incredibly talented students from around the world enrolled at the University of Georgia School of Law for the 2023-24 academic year.
Community HeLP Clinic team featured in preLaw
The 2022-23 School of Law Community Health Law Partnership Clinic team was featured in preLaw magazine regarding the clinic's legal counseling and community service as well as its high rankings in health law. Notably, the School of Law earned a ranking of A in health law.
100% of first-gen and veterans receive aid
The School of Law is pleased to share that once again 100% of the first-generation college graduates and military veterans enrolled in its Juris Doctor program are receiving aid.
Summer Fellowship grants grow to nearly $1.3M over five years
Summer public interest and judicial fellowships provide life-directing, hands-on and purpose-driven experiences for law students.
Ninety-four percent of Class of 2023 participates in clinics or externships
Ninety-four percent of the members of the Class of 2023 participated in at least one clinic or externship while earning their Juris Doctors. The School of Law currently offers 11 in-house clinics and 7 externship programs for students to engage with real-world clients, cases and communities.