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.
Congratulations to first-year students Julia A. Terry and Divya Kishore and to all of the other participants who made the 2025 First-year Moot Court Competition a great success. The final round was judged by UGA President Jere W. Morehead (J.D.’80), Supreme Court of Georgia Justice Verda M.
Congratulations to second-year students Dustin M. Batchelor, Grace K.S.Y. Johnson, F. Marion Kronauge, Morgan E. Pfohl and Ellis H.P. Schmitt for finishing in the top 32 teams out of 162 teams at the international round of the Philip C.
Congratulations to second-year students H. Maddi Hughes and Alexis Bartholomew for winning the Best Brief Award and finishing as finalists at the Intrastate Moot Court Competition. A second UGA team, composed of Avery C. Hill, Charlotte L. Umanoff and Harsh Patel, finished as semifinalists.
Congratulations to second-year student Dresden L. Day and third-year student M. Drake Jones for finishing among the top four teams in the country in the National Trial Competition.
Congratulations to Danish Ali, Paria Keramatkhah, Samuel Kuo and Fabienne Taller for winning the 12th LL.M. International Commercial and Investment Arbitration Moot Competition this past weekend. The team was coached by former Dean & Talmadge Chair Peter B.
The First Amendment Clinic recently argued Sullivan v. Prospero before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Third-year student E.
The Land Conservation Clinic recently visited a 223-acre property protected by a conservation easement to learn about the landowner’s innovative efforts to protect the site and enhance biodiversity.
Each year the School of Law community looks forward to Awards Day, when we celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and faculty. Dean Usha R. Rodrigues said it is an honor to celebrate our students and faculty.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently argued Bilal v. Benoit before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Third-year students Robert A. "Bobby" Bellen and Natalya D. Moody presented the case. Third-year students Anna E. Gowen, Caleb Z.
Congratulations to second-year students Grace M.