Business Law Clinic benefits local businesses with 2,400+ hours of work
During 2022, the Business Law Clinic provided 2,400+ hours of individual-client work, which included partnering with UGA’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.
Justice Verda Colvin (J.D.'90) to give Holmes-Hunter Lecture
The Honorable Verda M. Colvin, a Georgia Supreme Court justice and UGA School of Law alumna, will present the 2023 Holmes-Hunter Lecture on Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel.
Students represent clients in six federal appellate courts and two state appellate courts over five years
The School of Law’s Appellate Litigation Clinic has afforded participating students the opportunity to present oral argument in six federal appellate courts over the last five years.
Court rules to add clients to multi-clinic effort in medical-abuse-in-detention lawsuit
Recently, U.S. District Court Judge W.
Wrinkle receives Excellence in Access to Justice Award
Congratulations to 2022 alumnus Richmond B.
School of Law finishes as finalist at National Moot Court regional tournament
Congratulations to third-year students Lucas J. Iddings, N. Molly Laughlin and Roby H. Jernigan for finishing as finalists in a regional round of the National Moot Court Competition. Iddings was named the best advocate of the preliminary round.
Community HeLP Clinic negotiates immigration benefits for gas leak survivors
The Community Health Law Partnership Clinic has successfully negotiated for immigration benefits, including deferred action and employment authorization, from U.S.
Providing health services to Athens families; CCSD and UGA partner to launch the Clarke Middle Health Center
The Clarke Middle Health Center celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 10, introducing the Athens-Clarke County community to the many free medical, mental health and legal services provided to students, staff and families.
Community HeLP Clinic secures path for client's asylum
The Community Health Law Partnership Clinic has secured a major victory for an asylum seeker after seven years of advocacy. The client was put into removal proceedings in 2015 after seeking refuge in
Guilot and Harrison win intramural moot court competition
Congratulations to Sarah C. Guilot and Leila Y. Harrison for winning the Second-Year Student Intramural Moot Court Competition. Many thanks to finalists Robert G. Wedge and Allison J. Fine as well as the other second-year law students who contributed to a wonderful tournament.