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. Of note, Wedge was named the best oralist of the preliminary rounds.
The University of Georgia School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school by remaining one of the best returns on investment in legal education. We have been ranked a top two Best Value law school for the last six years by National Jurist (2017-2022). This includes a historic three-peat at the number one slot and being the top public law school for the last five years.
The School of Law regretfully shares the news of the passing of Class of 2023 law student Caleb W. Thompson on November 4, 2022. As a classmate, colleague, student and friend, he was a valued member of the law school's community. Please keep his family in your hearts and prayers, and remember one of our school’s greatest strengths is our sense of community. His memorial service will be held November 14, 2022, in Pennsylvania. In January, Caleb’s family would like to hold a celebration of his life in Athens. The School of Law is working closely with them and will share the details when they become available.
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 scholarship aid. First-generation students are supported by more than 15 scholarship funds including the First-Start Scholars Program established by 1982 alumna Kathelen V. Amos and the Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation. Student veterans benefit from the Butler Commitment, which was created in 2019 by renowned trial attorney and 1977 law school alumnus James E. "Jim" Butler Jr. and guarantees aid to all enrolled military veterans.
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. This year's win adds to UGA's outstanding performances, recording its fifth straight victory and bringing its overall tournament record to 27-11-2! Their coach was Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Hosch Professor Kent Barnett.