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The University of Georgia School of Law is routinely considered one of the nation’s best returns on investment in legal education. For nearly a decade, #UGALaw has been ranked at or near the top of National Jurist’s Best Value Law School rankings. www.law.uga.edu/news/79696
Graphic shows white text over a black field that says “Best Return on Investment in Legal Education,” and a banner featuring the years that National Jurist has named UGA Law the #1 Best Value Law School (2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018).
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Thanks to the Mathis family, the Shuman family & Bulldog Bistro for making sure our students who can’t make it home for the holiday receive free Thanksgiving meals. Wherever you spend the holiday, we wish you a safe and happy one. #UGALaw
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November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Congrats to Julia Terry and Eliana Werbel for winning the Second-Year Student Intramural Moot Court Competition. Many thanks to finalists Elijah Echols and Divya Kishore as well as the other #UGALaw 2Ls who contributed to a wonderful tournament. www.law.uga.edu/news/79727
Pictured above are (l. to r.) Divya Kishore, Elijah Echols, U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia Tiffany Rene Johnson, U.S. Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit John K. Bush, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia Tilman E. “Tripp” Self (J.D.’97), Eli Werbel and Julia Terry.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The University of Georgia School of Law is routinely considered one of the nation’s best returns on investment in legal education. For nearly a decade, #UGALaw has been ranked at or near the top of National Jurist’s Best Value Law School rankings. www.law.uga.edu/news/79696
Graphic shows white text over a black field that says “Best Return on Investment in Legal Education,” and a banner featuring the years that National Jurist has named UGA Law the #1 Best Value Law School (2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018).
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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The Dean Rusk International Law Center recently hosted several events for the #UGALaw community as part of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social
Image shows a collage of images from events during International Education Week.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Congratulations to third-year #UGALaw student Adoris Gibbs on being awarded the Law School Student Excellence in Access to Justice Award by the State Bar of Georgia! www.law.uga.edu/news/79725
Image shows UGA Law student Adoris Gibbs (left) accepting her award with Clinical Associate Professor & First Amendment Clinic Director Clare Norins. Beside them is text describing the honor over a red field.
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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School of Law Dean Usha R. Rodrigues recently visited the historic Columbus courthouse where she met with U.S. District Judge Clay Land (J.D.’85) and other Law Dawgs who are proudly serving our country and their community. #UGALaw
Image shows (l. to r.) Career Law Clerk Caroline Laney (J.D.’04), Judicial Law Clerk Trent Swineheart (J.D.’25), Judicial Law Clerk Ashlyn Dewberry (J.D.’24), Judge Clay Land (J.D.’85) and Dean Usha R. Rodrigues during Rodrigues’ recent visit to the Middle District of Georgia.
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We were pleased to host U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes as the keynote speaker at a jointly-sponsored symposium from the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, the Georgia Criminal Law Review and the Dean Rusk International Law Center earlier this month. #UGALaw
Image shows the leadership teams for the Georgia Criminal Law Review and the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law with keynote speaker U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes (second from right), who serves on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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@ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social is celebrating International Education Week this Week! Today's event is: "The African Continental Free Trade Area - A New Frontier of International Trade" at 12pm in classroom C-256.

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November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Congratulations to #UGALaw Clinical Services and Research Librarian Amy Taylor on being selected as a 2025 Aspire Fellow! The Aspire Fellows program is designed to help UGA faculty members extend their professional impacts. www.law.uga.edu/news/79687
Graphic shows law librarian Amy Taylor and text regarding her recent selection as an Aspire Fellow.
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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The Wilbanks CEASE Clinic recently announced a $4.3 million verdict in favor of a client. Several #UGALaw students, along with Clinic Director Emma Hetherington and Staff Attorney Brian Atkinson, played a role in securing this substantial award. www.law.uga.edu/news/79702
Image shows Wilbanks CEASE Clinic members and others posing for a picture after the court victory. Pictured are (left to right) CEASE Clinic students Ellis Schmitt and Hannah Peters, Esther Panitch, Joy Caroline Merchan, CEASE Clinic Director Emma Hetherington, CEASE Staff Attorney Brian Atkinson and CEASE Clinic student Sowmya Gangyshetty.
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Faculty in the News! #UGALaw’s Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was recently featured by Reuters and The New York Times, Pamela Foohey was featured by CNN, Victoria Haneman was featured by BBC Radio and Clare Norins was featured by The Wall Street Journal. www.law.uga.edu/in-the-news
Graphic shows headshots of the professors in question along with text that says “Faculty in the News.”
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Whether caring for their needs through the Veterans Legal Clinic or helping with tuition by providing 100 percent of veterans in the J.D. program with financial aid, #UGALaw is committed to serving those who have served our nation. www.law.uga.edu/news/79711
Image shows Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alex Scherr (center), alongside student advocate Samantha Motley (left), speaking with veterans on behalf of the clinic at an event at the VFW headquarters in Athens.
November 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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As we celebrate First-Generation College Celebration Day, we are proud to share that 100% of our first-gen college graduates in the J.D. program receive aid, ranging from a one-quarter scholarship to a full-tuition plus award.
Image shows students from the First-Generation Students Association at the UGA School of Law.
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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We love all of our Law Dawgs! As we celebrate National Love Your Lawyer Day, we are excited to highlight the leadership for our three alumni boards. Thanks to Marlan Wilbanks, Christy Hull and Gretchen Edelman for their service to #UGALaw! advocate.law.uga.edu/article/alum...
Image shows headshots of Marlan Wilbanks (J.D.’86), the Board of Visitors chair, Christy Hull (J.D.’00), the Law School Alumni Council president, and Gretchen Edelman (J.D.’20), the Young Alumni Council president.
November 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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The School of Law and the School of Public & International Affairs were proud to host Vanderbilt University’s Daniel Sharfstein for this year’s Horace J. Johnson, Jr. Lecture. Sharfstein is a noted scholar and the author of two award-winning books. #UGALaw
Image shows Professor Sharfstein delivering the 2025 Johnson Lecture in the Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom at the UGA School of Law in November.
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Congrats to third-year #UGALaw students Chan Creswell, Dresden Day and Brianna House, along with second-year student Sawyer Bradford, on finishing as semifinalists at the Tournament of Champions Mock Trial Competition, a national invitation-only event! www.law.uga.edu/news/79692
Image shows (left to right) alumni coach Donavan Juleus, Dresden Day, Sawyer Bradford, Brianna House, Chan Creswell and Adjunct Professor Jeremy Dailey at the competition with their trophy.
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Congratulations to third-year #UGALaw students Dustin Batchelor and Kero Gadelrab on winning the National Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition, hosted by Florida State University. www.law.uga.edu/news/79691
Image shows Dustin Batchelor (left) and Kero Gadelrab with their trophy from the National Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition.
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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How ‘Bout Them Law Dawgs! Congrats to third-year #UGALaw students Frank Easterlin and Grace Johnson for winning the 2025 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition! The victory brings UGA’s record in the series to 29-12-2. www.law.uga.edu/news/79699
Image shows (left to right) Judge Lisa Godbey Wood (J.D.’90), Dean Usha R. Rodrigues, Judge Stan Baker (J.D.’04), Frank Easterlin, Grace Johnson and Adjunct Professor Cole Harper (J.D.’22), who served as the coach for the team.
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Whether taking a run with Dean Rodrigues by an abnormally large skeleton, or just enjoying the snacks and decorations, #UGALaw knows how to celebrate Halloween! Have a safe and spooky Halloween weekend, Law Dawgs!
Graphic shows a collage of students celebrating Halloween around the School of Law.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Wilson Family Justice Clinic is proud to announce a new partnership with the Gateway Domestic Violence Center in Gainesville, allowing #UGALaw students to provide representation to clients in virtual protective order hearings.
Image shows students participating in the Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic, along with director Christine Scartz (right).
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The School of Law recently gathered #UGALaw students, alumni and corporate counsel of several companies at the Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Atlanta for the inaugural Corporate Counsel Alumni Event, hosted by Alston & Bird.
Graphic shows current students and alumni at the first Corporate Counsel Alumni Event in Atlanta.
October 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Follow third-year law student Maggie Camfield through a day in the life of a #UGALaw student. youtube.com/shorts/IsUbD...
Image shows Maggie Camfield with a red play button.
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Faculty in the News! #UGALaw Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured by Bloomberg Law and Law.com, Post Professor Pamela Foohey was featured by Law360 and Bloomberg, and Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq was featured by Inside U.S. Trade. www.law.uga.edu/in-the-news
Graphic shows headshots of Professors Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, Pamela Foohey and Desiree LeClercq on a red background.
October 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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In celebration of UN Day, @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social Professor @desireelc.bsky.social and Center director @sarahquinnezz.bsky.social surveyed the Georgia Law community, asking: "What comes to mind when you hear 'United Nations'?"

Check out the responses: instagram.com/reel/DQMQ0TM...

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October 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Congrats to 3Ls Julia Gillies, Avery Hill and Katelyn Hulsey on finishing as national semifinalists at the 19th Annual Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. The #UGALaw team was coached by Class of 2023 alumna Nia Waller. www.law.uga.edu/news/79682
Image shows (left to right) Katelyn Hulsey, Avery Hill, Nia Waller, and Julia Gillies at the competition.
October 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM