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 taking a Lead position in providing a hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience for the next generation of lawyers for state and society as well as in fostering an environment for world-class scholarship and teaching. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
The University of Georgia School of Law defeated the University of Florida College of Law in the 2022 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition. Representing the School of Law in the moot court competition were third-year law students Rachel L. Byers and Jack K. Mahon.
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and UGA student Sawyer M. Bradford published "Supreme Court's Fractured Ruling on Enforcing Arbitral Awards Impacts Circuit Courts" in the Daily Report on 10/25/22.
Associate Professor Lindsey Simon was named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's 2022 "40 under 40" list.
For the ninth straight year, University of Georgia graduates lead the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in the Financial Times regarding multidistrict litigation and bankruptcy.
Associate Professor Jonathan Peters was featured in Vanity Fair regarding the Dominion Voting Systems/Fox News litigation.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The Texas Lawbook regarding Tony Mauro and his work reporting on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck was featured in The New York Times regarding the "speech or debate" clause.
Awardees and initiates were recognized at the University of Georgia’s annual Tucker Dorsey Blue Key Awards Banquet on Oct. 14 at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel.
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis was featured in the Atlanta Black Star regarding the use of rap lyrics in criminal cases.