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 Prepare the next generation of legal leaders for state and society with world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences. This commitment also supports the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
The School of Law claimed the top two trophies at the Southeastern Invitational National Moot Tournament. The team of second-year students Africa A. Buggs and Lucas J. Iddings argued against second-year students Nia N. Waller and Roby A.
Third-year students Haley K. Kairab and Donavan C. Juleus recently won a regional title in the National Trial Competition, advancing to the national tier of the tournament to be held during April.
Third-year Jacob D. Swanstrom and second-year students Justin W. Tilghman and Jack K. Mahon were semifinalists in the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, hosted by Pace University.
Congratulations to third-year students Austin L. Albertson, Audrey C. Cunningham and Paige Medley and second-year student Brian B.
Congratulations to second-year students J. Caleb Grant, Alexander F. "Alex" Krupp, Emily M. "Millie" Price, Courtney H. Robinson and James A. Stewart for finishing as national finalists in the prestigious Philip C.
Hosch Professor & Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic has won a remand in the case Thomas v. Secretary, Fla. Dep’t of Corrs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The court remanded for an evidentiary hearing on whether amending the client's habeas petition would be futile.
First-year student Jessica L. Davis was featured in an Associated Press article regarding the nomination of a Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Congratulations to third-year students Haley K. Kairab, Taylor N. Lear and Navroz N. Tharani for finishing as one of the top four teams in the National Moot Court Competition. The trio won Region 13 of the tournament in November, earning the right to compete for the national title.
A University of Georgia School of Law graduate and his wife have made an additional pledge to support law students with spouses and/or families.