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 First-rate Preparation – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – so its students can become future leaders for state and society. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Congratulations to second-year student Allison L. Brown for designing and training the first-place prompt in the inaugural MIT AI Negotiation Competition's Value Created category. Brown's prompt won against entries from more than 25 countries that engaged in an estimated 250,000 negotiations.
Congratulations to Dean Usha R. Rodrigues for receiving the 2025 Han C.
Second-year student Elizabeth M. “Beth” Boland and third-year student Lauren R. Harter secured asylum for a long-time Community Health Law Partnership Clinic client.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic argued Qaiymah v. McHenry before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Third-year student Joseph M.
Congratulations to third-year student M. Drake Jones and second-year student Dresden L. Day for winning Region VI of the National Trial Competition. They will represent UGA at the national tier of the competition to be held in April.
The School of Law was featured in The Daily Report for hosting the Supreme Court of Georgia’s oral arguments in a special session.
The School of Law was featured in The Daily Report for leading the state of Georgia’s five law schools with a 36 percent increase in admissions applications for fall 2025.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic argued Holley v. Combs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in January. Third-year student Zachary D. Poppe presented the oral argument while third-year student Taylor L.
Congratulations to third-year students Mona E. Abboud, Taylor L. Stablein and Casey E. Wofford for finishing as semifinalists at the National Moot Court Competition in New York City, finishing among the top four teams in the nation.
First-year law student Eric S. Gulbranson is the winner of the School of Law’s 2025 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition. Congratulations to all who competed, including finalist Lisa R. Calvert, on their performances.