Rodrigues receives mentor award from GAPABA
Congratulations to Dean Usha R. Rodrigues for receiving the 2025 Han C.
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.
Community HeLP Clinic wins case for long-time client
Second-year student Elizabeth M. “Beth” Boland and third-year student Lauren R. Harter secured asylum for a long-time Community Health Law Partnership Clinic client.
Appellate Litigation Clinic argues case before the Fourth Circuit
The Appellate Litigation Clinic argued Qaiymah v. McHenry before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Third-year student Joseph M.
UGA Law advances to nationals in NTC
Congratulations to third-year student M. Drake Jones and second-year student Dresden L. Day for winning Region VI of the National Trial Competition. They will represent UGA at the national tier of the competition to be held in April.
UGA hosts special session of the Supreme Court of Georgia
The School of Law was featured in The Daily Report for hosting the Supreme Court of Georgia’s oral arguments in a special session.
UGA leads the state with highest percentage increase in law school applications
The School of Law was featured in The Daily Report for leading the state of Georgia’s five law schools with a 36 percent increase in admissions applications for fall 2025.
Appellate Litigation Clinic argues case before the Fourth Circuit
The Appellate Litigation Clinic argued Holley v. Combs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in January. Third-year student Zachary D. Poppe presented the oral argument while third-year student Taylor L.
UGA finishes as semifinalists at the National Moot Court Competition
Congratulations to third-year students Mona E. Abboud, Taylor L. Stablein and Casey E. Wofford for finishing as semifinalists at the National Moot Court Competition in New York City, finishing among the top four teams in the nation.
Gulbranson wins Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition
First-year law student Eric S. Gulbranson is the winner of the School of Law’s 2025 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition. Congratulations to all who competed, including finalist Lisa R. Calvert, on their performances.
McIntyre receives top advocate award at “best of the best” tournament
Congratulations to third-year student Garfield A. McIntyre Jr. for being named the best advocate of the preliminary rounds at the Hicks Thomas LLP Moot Court National Championship. He and his classmates Hannah N. Ryninger and Emily C.