An authority on Chevron deference, Kent Barnett focuses his research on the separation of powers in the federal administrative state, administrative adjudication and judicial review of agency actions. He offers a breakdown of Chevron deference and what the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimando during the October 2023 term could mean.
Thanks to two donors and the University of Georgia Foundation, the School of Law proudly announces the creation of two new scholarship funds totaling $500,000. These commitments are helping the law school redefine what it means to be a great national public law school. The Eric L. Roden Civil Justice Scholarship will benefit students who have an interest in oral advocacy and the pursuit and defense of civil justice. Additionally, the Polsinelli Simmons Family Scholarship, created by Polsinelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer F. Chase Simmons (J.D.’97), will be designated for students enrolled at the law school who are committed to furthering the advancement of women in law.
The John N. Goddard Foundation has made a gift to support the University of Georgia School of Law's veterans. This money will help these former military members with bar preparation expenses, professional attire, summer work grants, books and other special costs incurred while earning their law degrees.
Twenty-seven University of Georgia students, faculty and staff members who have died since April 2022 - including two members of the School of Law community - will be honored at the university’s annual candlelight memorial service on May 2 at 7 p.m. on the steps of the UGA Chapel. President Jere W. Morehead will lead the service.
The School of Law was featured in a Reuters article regarding its Class of 2022 full-time, long-term bar pass required employment rate of nearly 95%. The article was written by Karen Sloan and published 4/27/23.