Troup County pop-up legal clinic aids more than 20 locals
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.
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Pop-up legal clinic offers free legal advice
The School of Law was featured in the LaGrange Daily News regarding a free legal clinic hosted in Troup County recently. The article was written by Tommy Murphy and published 10/24/23.
Hetherington testifies before U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington testified before the U.S.
First Amendment Clinic featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The University of Georgia School of Law's First Amendment Clinic was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a referendum lawsuit relating to Atlanta's planned public safety training center.
Milot named Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law
Congratulations to Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot for being named the Annie and Zack Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law.
Veterans Legal Clinic helps veterans claim more than $3 million in benefits
The Veterans Legal Clinic has helped approximately 800 veterans and their family members claim more than $3 million in additional benefits during its first five years of operation. The clinic – which primarily assists former Georgia military members with claims before the U.S.
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.
Hellerstein testifies before a New Hampshire legislative commission
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein testified before the New Hampshire Legislative Commission on Worldwide Combined Reporting for Unitary Business Un
Wayne featured on ABC News
First-year student Gordon Wayne was featured on ABC News regarding his 500-mile walk to fundraise for the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
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.