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Georgia Law has been renovating its facilities over the past two years.  This work has resulted in almost 4,000 sq. ft. of additional building space - designed primarily for student use - and a beautiful, yet functional, interior courtyard. These changes, made possible in part by donations from alumni and friends, were made to repurpose underutilized areas and to address the overcrowding of public spaces in the law school's primary building.

Among the newly created interior spaces are: a large student lounge (which is complemented by a Jittery Joe's Coffee shop), 7 group study/interview rooms, a greatly expanded and upgraded locker room and additional student organization offices.

The use of black granite and white marble dramatically enhanced the law library entryway and the corridors of the north end of the school's primary building. This combination was also used on the floor of the rotunda, accenting the beauty of the space. Additionally, the cupola was "opened up" to provide natural and enhanced lighting for this historic entrance to the school.

Likewise, the installation of a glass wall spanning 3 floors on the north end of the building and an underlit grand staircase opened up the facility to natural light as well as provided wider walkways and supplemental gathering spaces, further promoting student-faculty interaction.

The glass wall provides views of the Sutherland Courtyard, now one of the highlights of the law school's facilities. Featuring silver cloud granite benches and flooring, outside seating and lighting as well as a water fountain, this private courtyard has become a popular spot for studying, gathering with friends, meeting with professors or just taking a break from the day.

(View photos of the 2011 renovation)         (View video of renovation process)

Plans for carrying this new look and improved functionality throughout the rest of the law school's primary building are under development. For information on how you can support future enhancements at Georgia Law, please contact the Office of Development at 706-542-7639 or lawgifts@uga.edu.