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.
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 community’s commitment to providing Service to State and Society – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – while also supporting the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
UGA School of Law featured on Law.com
The UGA School of Law was featured in a Law.com article regarding President Jimmy Carter's 1974 Law Day speech.
A conversation with President Jere W. Morehead
School of Law alumnus and UGA President Jere W. Morehead (J.D.'80) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding his ten years of service as president, the highlights from the past decade and where the university is headed.
McClain named finalist for Pro Bono Publico Award
Congratulations to 2023 graduate Taylor McClain, who was selected as a 2022-23 Merit Distinction Finalist for the National Association for Law Placement's PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award.
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.
Homeless advocate to walk to Athens to begin UGA Law School classes
Gordon Wayne, who is scheduled to enroll in the School of Law in August 2023, was featured on WGAU Radio regarding his 500+ mile walk from Caroline County, Virginia, to Athens, Georgia, to raise money and awareness to fight against homelessness.
Community HeLP Clinic successfully litigates on behalf of domestic violence survivors
The Community Health Law Partnership Clinic successfully settled ALCEDO CIUDAD et al v.
Waller becomes president of NALP
During April, Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller became the president of NALP (the National Association for Law Placement), an international association of over 3,000 legal career professionals who advise law students, lawyers, law offices and law schools.
Veterans Legal Clinic helps two women obtain VA benefits
The Veterans Legal Clinic has successfully helped two women obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In one case, the clinic helped a woman veteran who lived for years with post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from a military sexual trauma: a rape by another service member.
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.