UGA among best law schools for salary-to-debt ratio
The University of Georgia School of Law was named one of the best law schools for paying off debt based on salary-to-debt ratios for graduating students. The U.S.
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.
UGA captures 26 national/regional trophies over the last five years
The School of Law's advocacy program is counted among the best in the nation and helps to prepare our students to be effective advocates in and out of the courtroom.
Fellowship support grows to more than $1.5 million over five years
Summer public interest fellowships provide important hands-on learning opportunities for law students. At UGA Law, grants for those seeking legal work in nonprofits, federal and state government, judicial clerkships, legal services and policy/impact organizations is a priority.
School of Law welcomes four new professors
This fall, the School of Law will proudly welcome four new faculty members - Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law Victoria J.
20 students take part in Global Governance Summer School
Twenty students are studying abroad this summer as part of the Dean Rusk International Law Center’s Global Governance Summer School with 15 of the participant
24 students pursue global externships this summer
This summer, 24 School of Law students are gaining global practice experience with the Global Externships Overseas program through the school’s Dean Rusk Internati
Waller featured in Columns
Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was featured in Columns regarding his work preparing law students for their future careers.
Meister honored for highest essay score on Maine bar exam
Congratulations to recent School of Law graduate Aiden Meister (J.D.’24), who was honored by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners with the February 2025 Laurie A.
UGA continues to lead the state in bar passage rates
School of Law Dean Usha R. Rodrigues is featured on Law360 regarding the School of Law leading the state’s law schools in overall bar passage rate for the February 2025 sitting.
Jones named inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate
Congratulations to third-year student M. Drake Jones on being named an inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.