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 community’s commitment to providing Service to State and Society – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – while also supporting the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
The University of Georgia School of Law's First Amendment Clinic was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a referendum lawsuit relating to Atlanta's planned public safety training center.
Congratulations to Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot for being named the Annie and Zack Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law.
The Veterans Legal Clinic has helped approximately 800 veterans and their family members claim more than $3 million in additional benefits during its first five years of operation. The clinic – which primarily assists former Georgia military members with claims before the U.S.
Eight years after opening its doors in 2016, the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic continues to demonstrate the value of quality and trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein testified before the New Hampshire Legislative Commission on Worldwide Combined Reporting for Unitary Business Un
First-year student Gordon Wayne was featured on ABC News regarding his 500-mile walk to fundraise for the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
The 2022-23 School of Law Community Health Law Partnership Clinic team was featured in preLaw magazine regarding the clinic's legal counseling and community service as well as its high rankings in health law. Notably, the School of Law earned a ranking of A in health law.
The School of Law is pleased to share that once again 100% of the first-generation college graduates and military veterans enrolled in its Juris Doctor program are receiving aid.
The UGA School of Law was featured in a Law.com article regarding President Jimmy Carter's 1974 Law Day speech.
School of Law alumnus and UGA President Jere W. Morehead (J.D.'80) was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding his ten years of service as president, the highlights from the past decade and where the university is headed.