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 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.
Congratulations to third-year student Garfield A. McIntyre Jr. for being named the best advocate of the preliminary rounds at the Hicks Thomas LLP Moot Court National Championship. He and his classmates Hannah N. Ryninger and Emily C.
Congratulations to recent graduate Jacob Friedman (J.D.’23) for being selected as an E. Barrett Prettyman Fellow.
A group of alumnae recently joined forces to endow a fund in support of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers chapter at the University of Georgia School of Law.
The University of Georgia School of Law has been fortunate to have many professors who remain vital and engaged members of our faculty for decades, according to School of Law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge.