More than 210 students matriculated at the University of Georgia School of Law last week. Counted among them are 189 Juris Doctor, 13 Master of Laws and 10 Master in the Study of Law candidates.
Most academically credentialed Juris Doctor class in history
The Class of 2029 is the most academically credentialed in School of Law history. Collectively, they boast a median Law School Admission Test score of 169 and a median undergraduate grade point average of 3.93. They earned degrees from 57 institutions, and they represent 20 states and three countries. Almost 80% are Georgia residents, and 11% are first-generation college graduates, while four are military veterans.
The School of Law is pleased to share that 74% of the class are beneficiaries of scholarships. This includes all first-generation college graduates and veterans who received a minimum of a one-quarter scholarship courtesy of a range of funds supporting these two cohorts. Key catalytic donors involved in supporting these groups of students include 1982 alumna Kathelen V. Amos and the Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation, 1980 alumnus E. David Hart Jr. and the Hart Family Foundation, and 1977 alumnus James E. “Jim” Butler Jr.
Master of Laws candidates
Thirteen foreign-trained lawyers are beginning their pursuit of a one-year Master of Laws. They hail from 13 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. Counted among these individuals are a Fulbright Scholar and six holders of other advanced degrees.
Master in the Study of Law students
The Master in the Study of Law program welcomed 10 students seeking to increase their knowledge of the law and expand their professional skill sets. A few of these students are taking advantage of the new M.S.L. with Sports Emphasis, which offers aspiring sports agents the legal foundation and practical knowledge needed to work in this rapidly evolving industry. They will earn their degrees studying both in person and online.
“I am delighted to welcome an outstanding new class to the University of Georgia School of Law, where we match excellence with access,” Dean Usha R. Rodrigues said. “We remain committed to being one of the nation’s best returns on investment in legal education and to producing well-rounded graduates who will succeed and thrive wherever they may go.”
In addition to three degrees, the School of Law also offers an Undergraduate Minor in Law, Jurisprudence, and the State. More than 450 undergraduate students were enrolled in the program last year, making it one of the five most popular minors at UGA.
All statistics are as of 8/19/26.