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 Veterans Legal Clinic, which was established in 2018, has helped approximately 430 veterans and their family members claim more than $1.5 million in additional benefits since opening its doors.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson's book Carlson on Evidence (with M. Carlson) was recently cited by the Supreme Court of Georgia in the case Harris v.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic Director Christine M.
The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic – the first of its kind in the nation – is dedicated to legal representation and advocacy for survivors of child sexual abuse in civil litigation and juvenile court dependency proceedings.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D.
The University of Georgia School of Law proudly announces the creation of the Georgia Criminal Law Review, the school’s first new student-edited journal in nearly 30 years.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic Director Christine M. Scartz was featured on Yahoo!
Interim UGA Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in The New York Times regarding special purpose acquisitio
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic Director Christine M. Scartz was featured in an Australia Broadcasting Corporation article regarding domestic violence and the stereotypes of victimhood.