Thompson to lead new Land Conservation Clinic
Steffney R. Thompson, who joined the faculty in the spring, will lead the School of Law's new Land Conservation Clinic (a refocused version of the Environmental Practicum).
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.
Class of 2020 boasts Ultimate Bar Passage rate of close to 99%
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 for posting an Ultimate Bar Passage rate of 98.85%, meaning close to 99% of these graduates who sat for the bar exam within two years of graduation passed.
School of Law captures three national titles during 2022-23 season
The 2022-23 advocacy season was a great success with the School of Law capturing three national titles – the Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship, the LL.M.
Law school creates fund to memorialize the late Speaker of the House David Ralston
The late Georgia Speaker of the House David E. Ralston is being memorialized with a scholarship fund bearing his name at the University of Georgia School of Law.
School of Law featured on Law.com for its students' bar exam overperformance
The School of Law was featured on Law.com for its students overperforming on the bar exam.
Community HeLP Clinic successfully litigates on behalf of domestic violence survivors
The Community Health Law Partnership Clinic successfully settled ALCEDO CIUDAD et al v.
Lewis captures Top Gun trophy for historic back-to-back win
Congratulations to 2023 graduate Nicholas R. “Nick” Lewis for winning the Top Gun XIV National Mock Trial Competition. His effort created a historic win, as no school has won this tournament two times in a row.
School of Law achieves new milestone
The University of Georgia School of Law has reached another milestone as it seeks to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school – one that offers a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience while never surrendering its commitment to accessibility.
Hetherington and McMahon publish article in Children's Rights Litigation
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington and third-year student Copelenn C.
Williams receives Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Award
Congratulations to third-year student Ellen T. "Ellie" Williams for her selection for the Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Award for the South Region.