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.
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
Congratulations to second-year student Taylor F. McClain for receiving a Corporate Counsel Women of Color "My Life as a Lawyer Scholarship." She is one of 25 recipients nationwide.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein's treatise State Taxation was quoted by the Oregon Tax Court in Oracle Corp. v.
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M.
University Professor & Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in Forbes regarding the merger agreement between the Trump Media & Technology Group and the Digital World
Assistant Dean Tony Waller was featured in the Daily Report regarding summer 2021 legal work opportunities for law students.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured in USA Today regarding the Ahmaud Arbery Trial.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured on ABC News regarding the Ahmaud Arbery Trial.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson was featured in The New York Times regarding the Ahmaud Arbery Trial.
Congratulations to third-year student Benjamin S. "Ben" Causey and second-year student N. Molly Laughlin for winning the Intramural Mock Trial Competition. Many thanks to finalists Abigail C. "Abi" Hartlein and Emily P.