Terry receives distinguished employee award
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Nikko Terry, who was selected for the 2023 Emma Terrell Distinguished Employee Award.
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 building Authentic Relationships within its community – between faculty, staff, students and alumni/alumnae – as well as with distinguished jurists, legal practitioners and lawyers, corporate leaders, public servants and world-class scholars in pursuit of its vision to be the best return on investment in legal education with world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences for its students.
School of Law finishes as regional National Moot Court Competition finalists, advances to national tier
Congratulations to third-year students Allison J. Fine, J. Briana Hayes and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge for finishing a National Moot Court regional competition as finalists. The trio will advance to the national tier of the tournament, which is sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Shipley honored by the National Football Foundation
Georgia Athletic Association Professor David E. Shipley was recently honored by the National Football Foundation.
UGA receives national diversity award for 10th consecutive year
The University of Georgia has earned national recognition for its commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence for the 10th consecutive year.
Law school creates fund to memorialize the late Speaker of the House David Ralston
The late Georgia Speaker of the House David E. Ralston is being memorialized with a scholarship fund bearing his name at the University of Georgia School of Law.
In Memoriam: Kathryn Jo "Kathy" T. Burkes
The School of Law regrets to announce former employee Kathryn Jo "Kathy" T. Burkes passed away December 27, 2019. She worked at UGA from March 1993 to April 2002. During that time she served as an administrative assistant in the school's advocacy office.
School of Law achieves new milestone
The University of Georgia School of Law has reached another milestone as it seeks to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school – one that offers a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience while never surrendering its commitment to accessibility.
Hetherington and McMahon publish article in Children's Rights Litigation
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington and third-year student Copelenn C.
Matching funds from UGA Foundation help create $500,000 in new endowed scholarships
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.
Goddard Foundation bolsters support for veterans
The John N. Goddard Foundation has made a gift to support the University of Georgia School of Law's veterans.