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.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently obtained a remand in the case Naranjo Garcia v. Barr. The clinic team has worked on this case since 2019 and, after winning in the U.S.
Congratulations to third-year students Haley K. Kairab, Taylor N. Lear and Navroz N. Tharani for winning Region 13 of the National Moot Court Competition. Kairab was also named best oralist of the final round. The team will compete for the national title in January.
Congratulations to third-year students Austin Albertson, Peyton Clark, Audrey Cunningham, Varad Dabke and Richmond Wrinkle, and second-year student Brianna Yates for winning the William Daniel Mock Trial Tournament.
Congratulations to Roby H. Jernigan and James A. Stewart for winning the Intramural Moot Court Competition held recently. Many thanks to finalists Courtney H. Robinson and D. Briana Barnett as well as the other second-year law students who contributed to a wonderful tournament.
Congratulations to the team of third-year students Jordan Dillard and Ben Hancock, who were named regional co-champions after winning three rounds of competition in the ABA Regional Negotiation Competition, virtually hosted by American University.
The School of Law is pleased to share that 100% of the first-generation college graduates and military veterans enrolled in its Juris Doctor program are receiving scholarship aid.
Congratulations to third-year students Alexandria H. Clarke, Donavan C. Juleus and Bradley R. "Brad" Spinner who finished the Burton D.
The University of Georgia School of Law defeated the University of Florida College of Law in the 2021 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition. Representing the School of Law in the moot court competition were third-year law students Olivia B. Landrum and Roya Naghepour.
University of Georgia School of Law graduates who sat for the July 2021 Georgia bar exam posted a 95.7% pass rate, the highest rate among first-time takers from Georgia law schools, and over 15 points ahead of the overall first-time pass rate. For the eighth straight year, the University of
Harold D. Melton, who previously served as the chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, has been named the holder of the Carl E. Sanders Scholar in Political Leadership at the University of Georgia School of Law.