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.
Congratulations to second-year students Adesh Dasani and Casey E. Wofford for finishing the 53rd Annual William B. Spong Jr. Invitational Moot Court Tournament as semifinalists. A second UGA team, composed of second-year students Mona E. Abboud, David T. Harris and Kyle R.
Congratulations to third-year students Shepherd Bridges, Delaney Davis, Jessica L. Davis, Ericka L. Love and second-year student Wesley E. Tillman who finished as national finalists in the inaugural Shark Beach Showdown Mock Trial Competition. The UGA team was undefeated heading into the finals.
Third-year students and Appellate Litigation Clinic participants Andrew C. Haygood and Joshua H. Patton argued the case Esteban-Lopez v. Garland before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
First-year law student Chandler S. "Chan" Creswell is the winner of the School of Law's 2024 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition. Congratulations to all who competed, including finalist Brianna N. House, on their performances.
Congratulations to third-year student Holly C. Jordan and second-year student M. Drake Jones for winning Region VI of the National Trial Competition. A second Georgia team comprised of third-year student Doraly G. Blanton and second-year students Caitlin M.
Appellate Litigation Clinic participants and third-year students Madeleine B. "Maddie" Hoss and Benjamin K. "Ben" Price argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Stout v.
Appellate Litigation Clinic participant and third-year student Jake R. Shatzer argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Hernandez-Diaz v.
Congratulations to third-year students Kendra Hansey Õiglane, Joshua H. Patton and Hunter T. Payne for winning the 2024 Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship.
Law School Registrar Paula E. McBride was featured on UGA Today regarding her work and career at the School of Law.
Congratulations to third-year students Allison J. Fine, J. Briana Hayes and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge for finishing a National Moot Court regional competition as finalists. The trio will advance to the national tier of the tournament, which is sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers.