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The University of Georgia School of Law has once again been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. #UGALaw has occupied this top position an extraordinary six times in the last nine years – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and now again in 2026. www.law.uga.edu/news/80152
More than 30 employers visited the School of Law for our recent Career Day, where students met with attorneys and alumni from a variety of law firms and organizations spanning an array of specialties and locations. It’s always great to make new connections and expand your professional network!
October 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
More than 30 employers visited the School of Law for our recent Career Day, where students met with attorneys and alumni from a variety of law firms and organizations spanning an array of specialties and locations. It’s always great to make new connections and expand your professional network!
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Interested in learning more about @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social's Master of Laws (LL.M.) program? Attend our virtual Open House this Thursday, October 8, at 9am EST!
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October 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Interested in learning more about @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social's Master of Laws (LL.M.) program? Attend our virtual Open House this Thursday, October 8, at 9am EST!
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School of Law alum Chase Simmons is grounded in helping others reach their goals through mentorship and the Polsinelli Simmons Family Scholarship Fund. Simmons is featured in one of the three alumni profiles in the most recent #UGALaw Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/chas...
October 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
School of Law alum Chase Simmons is grounded in helping others reach their goals through mentorship and the Polsinelli Simmons Family Scholarship Fund. Simmons is featured in one of the three alumni profiles in the most recent #UGALaw Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/chas...
It was a joy to see Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Emeritus Paul Kurtz, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, connect with 3L Kimrey Dillon, the inaugural Kurtz Distinguished Law Fellow, at the recent Leadership Circle Reception following the fall 2026 LSAC meeting.
October 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It was a joy to see Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Emeritus Paul Kurtz, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, connect with 3L Kimrey Dillon, the inaugural Kurtz Distinguished Law Fellow, at the recent Leadership Circle Reception following the fall 2026 LSAC meeting.
The University of Georgia School of Law has once again been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. #UGALaw has occupied this top position an extraordinary six times in the last nine years – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and now again in 2026. www.law.uga.edu/news/80152
October 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The University of Georgia School of Law has once again been named the nation’s Best Value in legal education. #UGALaw has occupied this top position an extraordinary six times in the last nine years – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and now again in 2026. www.law.uga.edu/news/80152
The #UGALaw Hispanic & Latino Law Student Association recently hosted a panel with alumni Alexa Hernandez, Will Ortiz and Pedro Dorado, along with Assistant Professor María Angel, to discuss their careers and professional insights.
October 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The #UGALaw Hispanic & Latino Law Student Association recently hosted a panel with alumni Alexa Hernandez, Will Ortiz and Pedro Dorado, along with Assistant Professor María Angel, to discuss their careers and professional insights.
Kenneth Polite Jr., a former assistant attorney general for the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, delivered the 125th Sibley Lecture at #UGALaw. His talk was titled “The Future of Equal and Impartial Justice.”
September 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Kenneth Polite Jr., a former assistant attorney general for the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, delivered the 125th Sibley Lecture at #UGALaw. His talk was titled “The Future of Equal and Impartial Justice.”
From #UGALaw classmates to life partners, School of Law alumni Brian and Puja Lea stay rooted in family while succeeding in their respective leadership positions. The Leas were featured in one of three alumni profiles in the most recent Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/bria...
September 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
From #UGALaw classmates to life partners, School of Law alumni Brian and Puja Lea stay rooted in family while succeeding in their respective leadership positions. The Leas were featured in one of three alumni profiles in the most recent Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/bria...
Faculty Publications! #UGALaw Professors Jason Cade, Meighan Parker and Anne Tucker were published in the New York University Law Review Online, the North Carolina Law Review and the New York University Journal of Law & Business, respectively. www.law.uga.edu/faculty-high...
September 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Faculty Publications! #UGALaw Professors Jason Cade, Meighan Parker and Anne Tucker were published in the New York University Law Review Online, the North Carolina Law Review and the New York University Journal of Law & Business, respectively. www.law.uga.edu/faculty-high...
For the 13th consecutive year, #UGALaw grads have led the state in Georgia bar exam passage rate. UGA Law grads who sat for the July 2026 exam posted the highest rate for first-time takers among the state’s law schools & exceeded the overall first-time passage rate by over 9%.
September 26, 2026 at 12:58 AM
For the 13th consecutive year, #UGALaw grads have led the state in Georgia bar exam passage rate. UGA Law grads who sat for the July 2026 exam posted the highest rate for first-time takers among the state’s law schools & exceeded the overall first-time passage rate by over 9%.
The @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social Center recently partnered with the Georgia Journal of Law & Technology, Georgia Criminal Law Review and the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law to host the TACTIC Conference at #UGALaw, bringing together experts in tech, criminal and international law.
September 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social Center recently partnered with the Georgia Journal of Law & Technology, Georgia Criminal Law Review and the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law to host the TACTIC Conference at #UGALaw, bringing together experts in tech, criminal and international law.
Join us on Oct. 7 at the Delta Innovation Hub to hear Renée Jones talk about her book “Untamed Unicorns: Why Startup Finance Is Broken and How to Fix It.” The event, which is co-sponsored by #UGALaw and the Innovation District, is part of UGA’s 2026 Fall Signature Lecture Series.
September 23, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Join us on Oct. 7 at the Delta Innovation Hub to hear Renée Jones talk about her book “Untamed Unicorns: Why Startup Finance Is Broken and How to Fix It.” The event, which is co-sponsored by #UGALaw and the Innovation District, is part of UGA’s 2026 Fall Signature Lecture Series.
School of Law alum Kiran Lingam used his experience connecting classmates at #UGALaw to create a networking enterprise for in-house counsels. Lingam is featured in one of three alumni profiles in the most recent Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/kira...
September 22, 2026 at 3:55 PM
School of Law alum Kiran Lingam used his experience connecting classmates at #UGALaw to create a networking enterprise for in-house counsels. Lingam is featured in one of three alumni profiles in the most recent Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/kira...
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The 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings are in, and for the 11th consecutive year, the University of Georgia is among the nation's top 20 public universities! Go Dawgs!
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September 22, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings are in, and for the 11th consecutive year, the University of Georgia is among the nation's top 20 public universities! Go Dawgs!
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Faculty in the News! #UGALaw Professors Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, Nathan Chapman and Victoria Haneman were featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting, The New York Times and Bloomberg, respectively.
September 21, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Faculty in the News! #UGALaw Professors Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, Nathan Chapman and Victoria Haneman were featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting, The New York Times and Bloomberg, respectively.
Applications for Fall 2027 admission to the University of Georgia School of Law are now open! We invite you to learn more about our academic programs, student experience and admissions process by visiting our Prospective Students page: info.law.uga.edu.
September 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Applications for Fall 2027 admission to the University of Georgia School of Law are now open! We invite you to learn more about our academic programs, student experience and admissions process by visiting our Prospective Students page: info.law.uga.edu.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, UGA President Jere Morehead and Dean Usha Rodrigues recently announced the establishment of an endowment in memory of the late Buck Griffin. It will support scholarships/fellowships benefiting law students. www.law.uga.edu/news/80132
September 17, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, UGA President Jere Morehead and Dean Usha Rodrigues recently announced the establishment of an endowment in memory of the late Buck Griffin. It will support scholarships/fellowships benefiting law students. www.law.uga.edu/news/80132
The 2026 Advocate magazine – featuring Professors West, Burch and Ringhand – is out now! Check your mailbox and look online now to read stories celebrating how #UGALaw is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school. advocate.law.uga.edu
September 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The 2026 Advocate magazine – featuring Professors West, Burch and Ringhand – is out now! Check your mailbox and look online now to read stories celebrating how #UGALaw is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school. advocate.law.uga.edu
Between pioneering a comprehensive strategy for AI and co-hosting last week’s AI and Society Research Kick-Off, #UGALaw is leading the way in technology and the law. The event brought together AI researchers and others across campus to learn from experts and each other.
September 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Between pioneering a comprehensive strategy for AI and co-hosting last week’s AI and Society Research Kick-Off, #UGALaw is leading the way in technology and the law. The event brought together AI researchers and others across campus to learn from experts and each other.
We are thrilled to celebrate the three #UGALaw alumni who were selected to the 2026 UGA 40 Under 40. Alumni Walker Beard, Ellen Clarke and Braden Meadows were honored at a law school reception prior to the UGA 40 Under 40 celebration last week. www.law.uga.edu/news/80062
September 14, 2026 at 4:39 PM
We are thrilled to celebrate the three #UGALaw alumni who were selected to the 2026 UGA 40 Under 40. Alumni Walker Beard, Ellen Clarke and Braden Meadows were honored at a law school reception prior to the UGA 40 Under 40 celebration last week. www.law.uga.edu/news/80062
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This morning, more than 130 students and 80 first responders climbed the stairs in Sanford Stadium to pay tribute to those who climbed 110 stories in the World Trade Center 25 years ago today. 🇺🇸
September 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This morning, more than 130 students and 80 first responders climbed the stairs in Sanford Stadium to pay tribute to those who climbed 110 stories in the World Trade Center 25 years ago today. 🇺🇸
With a new semester underway, it was great to see everyone at the Welcome Back Picnic last week as #UGALaw faculty, staff and students took time out to enjoy a meal and just spend time together. It was a great time to let the Law Dawgs eat!
September 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
With a new semester underway, it was great to see everyone at the Welcome Back Picnic last week as #UGALaw faculty, staff and students took time out to enjoy a meal and just spend time together. It was a great time to let the Law Dawgs eat!
As we continue to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school, #UGALaw is pleased to share that 100% of first-gen college grads and military veterans enrolled in the J.D. program are receiving scholarships for the sixth straight year. www.law.uga.edu/news/80113
September 10, 2026 at 8:40 PM
As we continue to redefine what it means to be a great national public law school, #UGALaw is pleased to share that 100% of first-gen college grads and military veterans enrolled in the J.D. program are receiving scholarships for the sixth straight year. www.law.uga.edu/news/80113
Some legacies are about more than a name on a chair.
Dean Rodrigues and Victoria Haneman, holder of the Verner F. Chaffin Chair, recently met with members of the Chaffin family to honor the late legendary professor for whom the chair is named.
Connections make #UGALaw special!
Dean Rodrigues and Victoria Haneman, holder of the Verner F. Chaffin Chair, recently met with members of the Chaffin family to honor the late legendary professor for whom the chair is named.
Connections make #UGALaw special!
September 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Some legacies are about more than a name on a chair.
Dean Rodrigues and Victoria Haneman, holder of the Verner F. Chaffin Chair, recently met with members of the Chaffin family to honor the late legendary professor for whom the chair is named.
Connections make #UGALaw special!
Dean Rodrigues and Victoria Haneman, holder of the Verner F. Chaffin Chair, recently met with members of the Chaffin family to honor the late legendary professor for whom the chair is named.
Connections make #UGALaw special!
With approximately 40 active student organizations at #UGALaw, it’s easy to find community. Plus, many of the student organizations host conferences, community service projects and events that allow students to develop leadership skills and build networks.
September 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
With approximately 40 active student organizations at #UGALaw, it’s easy to find community. Plus, many of the student organizations host conferences, community service projects and events that allow students to develop leadership skills and build networks.