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 community’s commitment to providing Service to State and Society – including world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experiences – while also supporting the school’s vision to be the best return on investment in legal education.
During the 2023-24 academic year, 475 School of Law students enrolled or re-enrolled in one of the school's 18 clinic/externship programs and cumulatively engaged in over 84,000 service-learning hours.
Congratulations to second-year student Gordon Wayne for receiving the 2024 Anna Bissonnette Award from Hearth Inc.
Congratulations to Professor Pamela Foohey who was selected for inclusion in the 36th class of American College of Bankruptcy fellows.
Congratulations to Szilvia Somodi for receiving the Georgia Library Association’s Library Support Services Award.
The University of Georgia School of Law will participate in a free legal clinic to be held in Troup County on October 25. The law school’s Veterans Legal Clinic, Wilson Family Justice Clinic and the Public Interest Practicum will be available to assist local residents.
The University of Georgia School of Law is pleased to share news of its largest gift in history – a $5 million donation from the Stanton Foundation to support the ongoing operations of the First Am
The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, which began operations eight years ago, continues to demonstrate the value of quality, trauma-responsive legal representation for survivors.
During its inaugural year of operation, the Land Conservation Clinic provided 3,200+ hours of service to 13 clients ranging from land trusts, state and national conservation organizations, and government agencies.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic has won its case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Third-year students Madeleine B. "Maddie" Hoss and Benjamin K.