UGA grads post highest state bar exam pass rate
Congratulations to the University of Georgia School of Law graduates who took the Georgia bar exam for the first time at the February 2022 sitting.
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 taking a Lead position in providing a hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience for the next generation of lawyers for state and society as well as in fostering an environment for world-class scholarship and teaching. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
Barnett featured on Law360
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Hosch Professor Kent Barnett was featured on Law360 regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling in Jarkesy v. SEC. The article titled "5th Circ.
Clark, Mahon, Medley and Yates receive Clinical Legal Education Association awards
Third-year student Alexandria H. “Alex” Clark received the School of Law’s Clinical Legal Education Association Award for Outstanding Externship Student, while third-year student Paige Medley and second-year students Jack K.
Barnett featured in Reuters article
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Hosch Professor Kent Barnett was featured in a Reuters article regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruling in Jarkesy v. SEC.
Rodrigues featured in Bloomberg article
Interim UGA Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in a Bloomberg article regarding special purpose acquisition compan
Dennis featured on Courthouse News
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis and her work were featured on Courthouse News regarding the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.
Chapman featured on Bloomberg Law
Brock Associate Professor in Professional Responsibility Nathan S. Chapman was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding religious accommodations.
Redmon featured in Augusta Chronicle, USA Today
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in The Augusta Chronicle regarding the stopping and searching of a bus of Delaware State University athletes.
Dennis featured in Billboard magazine
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis and her work were featured in Billboard magazine regarding the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.
Levin featured in The Gainesville Times
Smith Professor Hillel Y. Levin was featured in The Gainesville Times regarding book banning in Hall County schools.