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 Anna E. Von Spakovsky and Sara M. Young for finishing the Magnolia Cup competition as finalists. A second UGA team comprised of second-year students Zoe K. Taylor and Katie F. Wooten were named semifinalists.
Congratulations to second-year students M. Larkin Carden and Kendra Hansey who finished as regional finalists at the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition. A second law school team, comprised of Allison J. Fine and J. Briana Hayes, completed the tournament as semifinalists.
Congratulations to second-year students Hanna M. Esserman, Sandon X. Fernandes, Yekaterina "Kat" Ko and Benjamin K. "Ben" Price for finishing in third place overall in the ILS Richard DeWitt Memorial VIS Pre-Moot.
The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share that 1983 School of Law alumnus Michael Evert, his wife Angi and their daughters – Emily Evert Scanlon (B.B.A.’09), Georgia Evert O’Donoghue (B.B.A.’11) and Maggie Evert Jones (A.B.’13) – have made a major commitment to support the Veter
Congratulations to third-year students Nicholas R. "Nick" Lewis and Noah C. Nix for winning the regional championship of the National Trial Competition and to classmates N. Molly Laughlin and G.
Congratulations to second-year students Jake R. Shatzer and Robert G. "Rob" Wedge who finished as quarterfinalists in the 52nd William B. Spong, Jr.
Assistant Professor Thomas E.
First-year law student M. Drake Jones is the winner of the School of Law's 2023 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition. Congratulations to all who competed, including finalist Presley C. Sneed, on their performances.
A School of Law journey abroad has cemented a partnership – launching a student exchange and planning a range of other collaborative initiatives – with India’s top-ranked law school.
Congratulations to third-year students Nicholas R. “Nick” Lewis, Courtney H. Robinson and Akash P. Shah for winning the 2023 Hunton Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship.