Griego featured in The National Jurist
Recent graduate Jonah Dalton Chadwick Griego (J.D.’23) was featured in The National Jurist regarding the need to research future legal career paths.
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.
Students log 84,000+ service-learning hours through clinics/externships
During the 2023-24 academic year, 475 School of Law students enrolled or re-enrolled in one of the school's 18 clinic/externship programs and cumulatively engaged in over 84,000 service-learning hours.
UGA leads state in bar passage for 11th straight year
For the 11th consecutive year, University of Georgia School of Law graduates have led the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate.
School of Law named nation’s best value for fifth time in seven years
For the fifth time in seven years, the University of Georgia School of Law has been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education.
Law school and free legal clinic featured in The LaGrange Daily News
The University of Georgia School of Law will participate in a free legal clinic to be held in Troup County on October 25. The law school’s Veterans Legal Clinic, Wilson Family Justice Clinic and the Public Interest Practicum will be available to assist local residents.
School of Law receives $5M gift from the Stanton Foundation
Largest donation in school history to benefit the First Amendment Clinic
The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share news of its largest gift in history – a $5 million donation from the Stanton Foundation to support the ongoing operations of the First Am
UGA Law announces initiatives addressing legal needs for rural Georgians and expanding access to a legal education
The University of Georgia School of Law proudly announces two initiatives that speak directly to its vision of redefining what it means to be a great national public law school – one that provides a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven education with a pioneering commitment to affordability, acc
Wilbanks CEASE Clinic assisted over 55 survivors last year
The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, which began operations eight years ago, continues to demonstrate the value of quality, trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors.
Land Conservation Clinic provides 3,200+ hours of service during first year
During its inaugural year of operation, the Land Conservation Clinic provided 3,200+ hours of service to 13 clients ranging from land trusts, state and national conservation organizations, and government agencies.
Haneman to serve as Chaffin Visiting Distinguished Professor
The School of Law proudly welcomes Victoria J. Haneman, who will serve as the Verner F. Chaffin Visiting Distinguished Professor of Fiduciary Law. She will teach Emerging Issues in Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation.