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Georgia Law is located on UGA’s historic North Campus, a short walk from downtown Athens.
Georgia Law 1
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Message from the Dean 4
Why Georgia Law? 6
Class Profile 8
Our Faculty 10
Academics 12
Career Development 16
Education in Action 22
Global Practice Preparation 26
Experiential Learning 34
Athens, GA: The Classic City 38
How to Apply 46
Financial Aid & Scholarships 49
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Georgia Law 3
Message from the Dean 4
Why Georgia Law? 6
Class Profile 8
Our Faculty 10
Academics 12
Career Development 16
Education in Action 22
Global Practice Preparation 26
Experiential Learning 34
Athens, GA: The Classic City 38
How to Apply 46
Financial Aid & Scholarships 49
The Sutherland Courtyard is an ideal space for students and faculty to interact.
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Who are we? • We are the school of Edith House – the law school’s first
female graduate in 1925 who went on to a storied career as a federal prosecutor – who today is honored when an accomplished alumna returns to campus to deliver the Edith House Lecture;
• We are the school of Carl Sanders – Georgia’s “Education Governor” and one of the many graduates to serve in positions of political leadership – who today is honored when law students take classes from governmental leaders holding the Sanders Chair created by his bequest;
• We are the school of Dean Rusk – former U.S. Secretary of State and one of the many internationally acclaimed faculty to teach at this institution – who today is honored by the distinguished programs of the International Law Center bearing his name;
• We are the school of Chester Davenport- the law school’s first African-American graduate and today an accomplished businessman – who today is honored when members of the Davenport-Benham Black Law Students Association hold their annual banquet and awards ceremony;
• We are the school of Beverly Martin, Julie Carnes, Valerie
Caproni, and Steve Jones – four of the many law school graduates serving today in the ranks of the judiciary – who today continue to hire our law students as judicial clerks;
• We are the school of Sally Yates – Deputy Attorney General
of the United States – one of the many law school graduates to serve the country in the highest echelons of government;
• We are the school of Roy Barnes, Jim Butler and Nancy
Rafuse – three of the law school’s many accomplished alums who have gone on to achieve leadership roles in the legal profession – whose firms now hire our law students as their attorneys;
• We are the school of Merritt McCalister, Andrew Pinson
and Brian Lea – three of the many graduates who have served as law clerks at the Supreme Court of the United States – who today return to serve Georgia Law as volunteers, moot court advisors or professors.
Like any community, we are the sum total of the students, faculty, staff, alums and friends who have shaped the institution. By joining that community, you not only profit from it but also contribute to it.
Our doors are open to you. We encourage you to learn more about what our community has to offer from the pages in this book and, even better, from a visit to campus where you can meet us in person.
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from the Dean
Welcome to the University of Georgia School of Law Community!
Sincerely,
Peter B. “Bo” RutledgeDean & Herman E. Talmadge Chair of Law
www.law.uga.edu/profile/peter-b-bo-rutledge
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“The law school should provide first-rate legal training
and produce world-class scholarship, in service to
our state and nation at a good value. This is organized
around several centers of excellence - business law,
advocacy, international law, government and public
service (including judging), and faculty scholarship.”
Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge
At the University of Georgia School of Law, rich history and tradition converge with diversity
and innovation. Here, students engage with peers
and faculty, and they explore the vast resources of the
university. They are challenged. They grow. Their future
begins here.
Located in the beautiful city of Athens, Georgia Law is
regarded as one of the nation’s top law schools. Founded
in 1859 by Joseph Henry Lumpkin, Thomas R.R. Cobb and
William Hope Hull, the university boasts a tradition of
excellence with a passion for progress.
This remarkable blend of assets at an incredible value makes
Georgia Law the ideal place to study law. Quality instruction
from exceptional faculty and interaction with motivated
peers elevate students to an acute level of confidence
and know-how as they move into the future. With this
strong foundation, graduates are prepared for success—in
courtrooms, boardrooms or any other settings they choose.
Opportunities abound for not only the traditional practice
of law but for a myriad of other endeavors.
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Why
georgia law?.....
With this strong foundation,
graduates are prepared for
success—in courtrooms,
boardrooms or any other
settings they choose.
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8 law.uga.eduFor more information about the Georgia Law Class of 2018, please visit our website at www.law.uga.edu/class-profile.
Georgia Law Class of 2018 At A GlanceAs of August 13, 2015
Class profile
2,153
190students enrolled
total applications
17%
minority enrollment
50% male
24
average student age
50% female
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over 60%receive merit scholarships
75
schools represented
3.4025th Percentile
GPA
3.71Median GPA
3.8475th Percentile
GPA
gpa
25
states represented
16475th Percentile
LSAT score
15625th Percentile
LSAT score
162Median LSAT
score
lsat
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.....Our
faculty
While some law schools choose to emphasize either faculty
scholarship or teaching, the Georgia Law faculty seeks to balance the two,
firmly believing that classroom teaching is enhanced by scholarly expertise.
The addition of a significant number of new faculty members bolsters our
dynamic community of learning and increases the depth of our curriculum. Most
professors maintain an open door policy; they are available to answer students’
questions about academic matters, or to offer career advice and guidance, and act
as mentors. At Georgia Law you will find faculty who care about their students,
who take time to get to know them, and who go the extra mile for them.
Experience faculty in the classroom at www.law.uga.edu/watch-classes.
For full faculty profiles visit www.law.uga.edu/faculty-profiles.
Former judicial clerks for the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts
Authors of leading legal scholarship
Recipients of the Meigs Award, UGA’s highest honor for teaching excellence; and the ALI’s Young Scholars Medal
Fulbright scholars
Experienced trial and corporate attorneys
Advisors to U.S. senators and representatives
Consultants to foreign governments and international policymaking bodies
the georgia law faculty includes:
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“The members of our
faculty are excellent
classroom teachers.
It is one of the things
we take great pride in
here at Georgia Law.”
Lori A. Ringhand, Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs & J. Alton Hosch Professor of Law
Professor Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was recently awarded the American Law Institute’s Young Scholars Medal, presented every other year to one or two outstanding early-career law professors.
academics
Georgia Law is routinely recognized as one of the country’s finest law schools. Our faculty members are acknowledged for their teaching excellence by their peers in the academic community and the
broader legal arena. Aided by an outstanding setting for the study of law, the classroom and extracurricular interaction
students have with their well-qualified classmates and the distinguished faculty ensures the legal education received at
Georgia Law is second to none.
For more information on the 1L curriculum, visit www.law.uga.edu/required-courses.
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First-Year Courses The fall semester of the first year of study at Georgia
Law consists entirely of required courses: Civil
Procedure, Contracts & Sales, Criminal Law, Legal
Research & Writing and Torts. In the spring semester,
each first-year student will be able to select an elective.
The elective courses will consist of first-year students
only.
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Fall Semester Credits
Civil Procedure 3
Contracts & Sales 3
Criminal Law 3
Legal Research & Writing 3
Torts 3
15 or 16 credits15 credits
Spring Semester Credits
Civil Procedure 3
Contracts & Sales 3
Elective 3 or 4
Legal Research & Writing 1
Torts 3
first year courses
J. D. Program
The Juris Doctor is conferred upon the successful
completion of the three-year, full-time program of legal
study at Georgia Law. The J.D. graduate must earn a
minimum of 88 semester credit hours, satisfy an advanced
writing requirement, and complete the required courses in
the Law and Ethics of Lawyering, Property, Constitutional
Law and a practical skills-based curricular offering.
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Academic Enhancement
Learning to study the law is a lifelong journey that begins in the first year
of law school. Recognizing how challenging that journey can be, Georgia
Law created the Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) to help students
adapt to the unique demands of law school. Through hands-on workshops
targeting critical skills, as well as one-on-one advising and counseling, AEP
provides students with the tools they need to succeed.
Focus on Excellence in Writing
In response to the rigors of today’s legal marketplace, Georgia Law
launched the Martin/Carnes Competition for Excellence in Writing. This
competition, named after law school alumnae and U.S. Court of Appeals
Judges Beverly B. Martin (J.D. ’81) and Julie E. Carnes (J.D. ’75), gives
each student the opportunity to analyze a legal problem and work with a
faculty advisor, who will assist in editing, refining and strengthening the
competitor’s writing skills and legal arguments.
Upper Level Courses
Georgia Law offers a broad and challenging curriculum of nearly 170
courses. Second and third-year classes range in size from a seminar setting
of 10–20 students to larger classes with 100 students.
A complete list of courses can be found at www.law.uga.edu/courses-offerings.
Joint Degrees
Georgia Law offers joint degree programs that enable students to earn a J.D.
and graduate degree in four academic years rather than the five it would
take to obtain them individually. Applicants must apply separately to each
program and once accepted, may opt to begin studies in either discipline for
most joint degree programs. Courses in both subject areas are taken in the
third and fourth years for dual credit. Interested students should contact the
corresponding school in addition to the School of Law.
For more information on joint degree programs, visit www.law.uga.edu/joint-degrees.
To learn more about AEP, visit: www.law.uga.edu/academic-enhancement-program-aep.
J.D./M.B.A.
J.D./M.H.P.
J.D./M.P.A.
J.D./M.S.W.
J.D./M.S. in Sport Management and Policy
georgia law joint degree programs include:
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Concurrent Enrollment
Students who wish to complement their law degrees
with advanced degrees in other fields will find numerous
opportunities at the University of Georgia. With 17
other schools and colleges at the university, advanced
degree opportunities abound. Students interested in
concurrent degree programs should contact the graduate
coordinator in the department, school or college offering
the degree, in addition to the law school.
For more information regarding concurrent enrollment, visit www.law.uga.edu/concurrent-enrollment.
Academics
Georgia Law offers the
Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.),
the Master of Laws degree
(LL.M.), and the Master in the
Study of Law degree (M.S.L.)
The Alexander Campbell King Law Library provides resources and expertise to support the instructional mission of Georgia Law and the scholarly research of the faculty. It is also a bright and popular spot for law students to study and prepare for class.
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LL.M. Program
Persons who have earned a first degree in law from a foreign university may apply to
study for a Master in Laws (LL.M.) degree. The program allows LL.M. students to
interact with world-class faculty and highly credentialed J.D. students. LL.M. and J.D.
candidates study side by side in the same classes, an opportunity that affords both groups
diverse perspectives on legal issues.
Georgia Law awards the LL.M. degree following the successful completion of 24 hours
of course credit, typically lasting one academic year. Drawing upon the more than 100
courses offered each year, students craft their own individual courses of study based on
their interests, career goals, or professional experience. An LL.M. student can choose
between two different paths: the all-courses track, in which all credit hours are fulfilled
through in-class course work; or the courses-plus-essay track, in which six hours of
credit are fulfilled through a scholarly paper written under the supervision of a full-time
faculty member.
Qualifying LL.M. graduates are eligible to take the bar examinations in a number of
states, including Georgia. LL.M. students also have the opportunity to earn a dual
Master’s in Law and Business Administration by studying both at Georgia Law and at
the university’s Terry College of Business. This LL.M./M.B.A degree can be completed
in two-and-a-half academic years.
For more information about the LL.M. Program, visit www.law.uga.edu/LLM.
M.S.L. Program
The Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) is a one-year graduate level degree for professionals and recent graduates
seeking to increase their knowledge of law in order to bolster their professional potential. The program offers the
freedom to select among several areas of law for concentrated study and full-time (one year) and part-time (up to three
years) track options. M.S.L. candidates are welcome from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels and will take
classes and interact with Georgia Law’s J.D. students whose admissions credentials place them amongst the most highly
qualified in the nation. Enrollment will be limited to ensure that faculty and staff are able to provide each M.S.L. student
with individual assistance and support.
For more information about the M.S.L. Program, visit www.law.uga.edu/MSL.
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.....Career
developmentEmployers recognize the superior quality of the academic program and
student body at Georgia Law. As a result, our graduates have an outstanding record of success in
the job market.
From the moment you enter Georgia Law, you’ll be taking positive steps towards securing a
rewarding legal career. Our Career Development staff will be by your side for the entire journey.
We have counselors with J.D. degrees and substantial law practice experience. We provide
individualized counseling to every student including analyzing job search strategies, reviewing
job search documents, and preparing students for interviews. We also provide an extensive array
of professional development programs. These programs range from seminars taught by experts
on job search skills like networking, to panels of practitioners giving advice on how to pursue
many different practice specialties and employment settings. Our staff also implements an active
employer outreach effort, identifying specific job opportunities and maintaining a job posting site.
In short, we recognize the importance and the challenge of finding the right career path, and we are
committed to providing you with guidance and support in every aspect of the process.
94% Georgia Bar passage rate for July 2014 first time test takers
89% of the Class of 2014 employed or pursuing a degree within 10 months of graduation
Learn more about career opportunities at www.law.uga.edu/career-development.
Employment type
Private Practice 49%
Business/Industry 14%
Government 14%
Judicial Clerkships 13%
Public Interest 8%
Academic 2%
class of 2014 employment statistics
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Career Development
Unmatched Investment in Your Future
Prospective law students understandably ask questions not only about their
chances of getting a job but the type of job they will receive.
A key advantage of Georgia Law is that its relatively low tuition and the
affordable cost of living helps keep the costs of attendance manageable. Relative
to more expensive law schools, this broadens the range of jobs that graduates
can economically manage during the early stages of their career.
Beyond being a good return on investment, a Georgia Law degree opens doors
in a variety of local, national, and international careers. Our alums work in 50
different states and 58 different countries. For recent graduates, the State of
Georgia remains the top choice for employment, with Washington, D.C. as our
second largest market. In recent years, others states like New York, Florida,
North Carolina, Texas, and Colorado have been popular places where Georgia
Law graduates have secured employment.
Not only does a Georgia Law degree carry national currency, it prepares
you for many different careers. While the greatest number enter private
practice (whether at large firms or small ones), many embark on different
paths. Georgia Law boasts an excellent record placing students in prestigious
judicial clerkships where students spend one or two years assisting a judge.
An increasing number of Georgia Law graduates go directly into business; in
recent years graduates have begun work at businesses like JP Morgan Chase
& Co., The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, and McKesson Corporation, just
to name a few. Finally, a steady number of Georgia graduates go on to serve
their state and country, whether as prosecutors, public defenders, officers in
the Judge Advocate General Corps or other forms of public service. Here in
particular, the combination of a first-rate legal education and a good value pays
off – graduates can take these jobs without worrying about the crippling level
of law school debt.
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Georgia law regularly hosts national leaders who enrich our curriculum, including former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss and Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California system and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
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education in Action
Advocacy
Georgia Law’s accomplished Moot Court and Mock Trial programs focus
directly on developing critical oral and written advocacy skills. Team
members learn how to write persuasively and how to make convincing
oral presentations that will withstand intense scrutiny by the court.
Through this incredible practical learning experience, Georgia Law
students become powerful advocates.
Participating on a Moot Court team provides the opportunity to draft
briefs and present oral arguments, appear before federal and state justices
and judges and travel to local, regional, national and international
competitions. Georgia Law’s Moot Court program is supported by
committed faculty members and Moot Court alumni and alumnae who
volunteer to judge practice rounds of oral arguments.
Members of Georgia Law’s Mock Trial teams deliver opening
statements, conduct witness examinations and present closing
arguments in the presence of a judge and jury. The Mock Trial
program receives strong support from faculty members and Mock
Trial alumni and alumnae who dedicate long hours to bench practice
rounds, critiquing student arguments and offering suggestions for
improvement. This level of support truly benefits students and helps them
to develop the courtroom skills they will need during their legal careers.
To learn more about the winning history of Moot Court and Mock Trial teams, visit www.law.uga.edu/advocacy.
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Negotiation Competition Team
Georgia Law students participating on the negotiation
competition team hone their bargaining, critical thinking, and
problem-solving skills and compete on the regional and national
level in competitions involving negotiation of transactional
matters and disputes. In some competitions, students also draft
complex transactional documents that are the subject of the
negotiation. UGA teams have captured national and regional
titles and earned other significant recognition.
See www.law.uga.edu/negotiation-transactional-competitions.
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Business Law & Ethics Program Georgia Law’s Business Law and Ethics Program provides students significant opportunities to
study business law as well as business concepts and ethical issues confronting today’s business
leaders. The purpose of this program is to ensure law students are prepared to advise business
clients in a dynamic and global economy.
The program includes practice-based courses, which are designed to link legal theory to
the practice of law, with a particular focus on transactional practice. Experiential learning,
through participation in externships and clinical experiences and on the school’s negotiation
competition team, is a key element of the program. Students have the opportunity, both in
and out of the classroom, to practice essential skills such as negotiation, legal drafting, critical
thinking, counseling, and creative problem-solving. A distinguishing feature of Georgia Law’s
Business Law and Ethics Program is a strong emphasis on business ethics, particularly with
respect to the lawyer’s role in advising business clients.
To learn more visit www.law.uga.edu/business-law-and-ethics-program.
Journals
Legal journals provide students the opportunity to enhance legal writing skills beyond the
classroom experience. Georgia Law students publish three highly regarded journals:
Georgia Law Review
Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
These journals, which are frequently cited by federal and state courts, textbooks, treatises and
other law reviews, follow the customary format with articles from leading scholars and prac-
titioners comprising the bulk of the content and another section consisting of student notes.
Previous journal members have gone on to clerk for members of the federal judiciary, practice
with the most respected firms in the nation and distinguish themselves in public service.
To learn more visit www.law.uga.edu/journals.
Education in Action
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“Since the overwhelming
majority of litigated cases settle,
and since business clients engage
in a variety of transactions,
negotiation skills are invaluable
to the practice of law.”
Kate Bell (J.D. ’15),reflecting on her experience as chair of the
Negotiations Competition Team
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.....Our tradition of excellence in international law began seventy-five years
ago, when noted German-Jewish judge Sigmund Cohn
arrived at Georgia Law seeking refuge from the ravages
of World War II. Other professors reinforced the
tradition he began – among them Dean Rusk, who joined
our faculty after decades of service as the Secretary of
State to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Baines
Johnson, and Louis B. Sohn, a scholar who helped
draft the Charter of the United Nations and the U.N.
Convention on the Law of the Sea. To this day, superb
international law faculty prepare Georgia Law students
to practice in areas as varied as business and trade,
arbitration and dispute settlement, the environment and
sustainable development, human and children’s rights,
and global governance and collective security.
Global Practice preparation
opportunities include:
Two dozen courses in international, comparative, transnational, and foreign affairs law, taught by professors acclaimed for their scholarship and global service
Study abroad in Oxford, England, and Brussels, Belgium, as well as international law-related externships at offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and throughout the world
Involvement in high-level conferences and closed-door experts’ workshops on cutting-edge global issues, sponsored by the Dean Rusk International Law Center
Advocacy training via the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court and the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competitions
Service on the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, one of the first American journals in the field, or in the Georgia Society of International & Comparative Law
Scholarly research using an extensive law library collection, which includes the Louis B. Sohn Library on International Relations and places emphasis on human rights, business law, global governance, and intellectual property
Interaction with foreign-trained lawyers, who study for their LL.M. degrees alongside J.D. candidates
Networking with alumni and alumnae who practice on all five continents, in myriad subfields of international law and policy
To learn more, visit www.law.uga.edu/international-programs.
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Town Hall in the Grand-Place of Brussels, the world capital that plays host to Georgia Law’s annual summer study abroad.
“I learned a great deal through working with diverse
co-workers from all across the world.”
Hari Narayanan, Class of 2016, on his externship at the Centre for Economic Law, Brussels, Belgium
The law school’s Dean Rusk Hall, home to the Dean Rusk International Law Center.
“The commitment of the law
school and its Dean Rusk
International Law Center,
coupled with the dedication
of our faculty, alumni, and
students, has turned Georgia
Law into a global crossroads.”
Harlan G. CohenAssociate Professor of Law
Global Practice Preparation
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Named after the former U.S. Secretary of State who taught at
Georgia Law in the last decades of his career, the Dean Rusk
International Law Center has served since 1977 as a nucleus for
global research, education, and service. The Center:
Prepares students for practice through study abroad programs and global externships at home and overseas
Fosters the teaching and scholarship of Georgia Law’s internationally recognized faculty
Organizes lectures and conferences on topics like intellectual property, international criminal justice, the environment, international arbitration, nuclear proliferation, and U.S. trade with Cuba
Hosts continuing legal education for international judges and practitioners
Partners in these efforts have included the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, the Georgia Law Project on
Armed Conflict & Children, the university’s African Studies Institute and its Willson Center for Humanities & Arts,
plus the state’s Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, as well as the American Society of International Law, the Junior
International Law Scholars Association, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
“I credit Georgia Law and the Rusk Center with setting
me on course to serve the United States in some of our
toughest trade negotiations.”
Audrey Winter (J.D. ’80), Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China
To learn more, visit: www.law.uga.edu/RuskIntl.
Dean Rusk International Law Center
“Every day was a new adventure (and sometimes a challenge),
and I learned so much about myself and the world during that
time that I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Susanne Kihumba-Watts (J.D. ’14), on her study abroad at Oxford and Brussels, which she coupled
with a global externship
Students in the Oxford program visit Middle
Temple Hall with, at right, Georgia Law
Professor Matthew I. Hall and Kit Traub (J.D.
’88), Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs
(acting), U.S. Embassy, London.
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Spring Semester Abroad at Oxford, England 15 weeks, 13 credit hours
Features courses taught by Georgia and Oxford law faculty.
Georgia Law students are associate members of St. Anne’s College, one of the 40 colleges that make up the University of Oxford.
To learn more, visit www.law.uga.edu/georgia-law-oxford.
Summer Study Abroad in Brussels, Belgium Just over 3 weeks , 4 credit hours
Founded in 1973, Georgia Law’s Brussels seminar has offered
courses on an array of global governance issues, ranging from trade
to human rights, and on international organizations including the
European Union. Also featured have been consultative trips to
institutions like the European Court of Justice and the European
Parliament, as well as cultural visits within the Brussels region.
To learn more visit www.law.uga.edu/brussels.
Andrea Baker (J.D. ’14) visits the Bodleian
Library during her spring semester at Oxford.
Global Practice Preparation
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Global Externship Overseas
Up to 12 weeks during the summer
Over the last 15 years, students have benefited from placements at more
than 70 law firms, nongovernmental organizations, and government
offices, in over 30 countries on five continents. Students have received
funding from the Freeman Foundation and other sources.
AB Lexmall & Associates, Ghana; Advokatfirman Apex, Sweden; Clorox Company, Argentina; Dubai Judicial Institute, United Arab Emirates; Forever Sabah, Malaysia; GÖRG law firm, Germany; Liga za ľudské práva (Human Rights League), Slovakia; Jiménez Cruz Peña, Dominican Republic; King & Wood Mallesons, China; Maples Teesdale LLP, England; Ministry of Art & Antiquities, Cambodia; National Centre for Research on Europe, New Zealand; Office of the Attorney General, Guyana; PRK Partners, Czech Republic; PSA Legal Counsellors, India; Fernando Scornik Gerstein LLP, Spain; Shurat HaDin, Israel; SK E&C, South Korea; Regoli e Associati, Italy; Tamkeen Fields for Aid, Jordan; UNESCO, France; and University of West Indies, Barbados.
Global Practice Preparation
To learn more, visit www.law.uga.edu/global-internships.
Since 2001, hundreds of Georgia Law students
have spent their summers earning on-the-job training for global practice.
Complementing the Global Externship Overseas (GEO) are international
law-related externships at offices within the United States, through Georgia
Law experiential learning opportunities such as the D.C. Semester in
Practice.
previous placements have included:
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During the summer, Georgia Law students
frequently do Global Externships overseas at
Cambodia’s Ministry of Arts and Antiquities.
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Develop legal skills - interviewing, case appraisal and planning, negotiation, dispute resolution, and persuasive oral and written advocacy
Represent clients under Georgia’s Student Practice Rule
Advocate in state and federal courts
Pursue a passion for public service
Service Learning
Students hone essential legal skills through hands-on
experience and community service in one of Georgia Law’s
experiential learning programs. With 12 criminal and civil
opportunities to choose from, students have the chance to:
Criminal Programs Georgia Law’s criminal programs allow law students
to gain experience and first-hand knowledge of the
criminal justice system.
experiential Learning
criminal programs include:
Capital Assistance Project
Criminal Defense Clinic
Prosecutorial Clinic
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Carol Morgan (J.D. ’79), former President of National
Services Industries, leading the seminar component
of the Corporate Counsel Externship program.
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D.C. Semester in Practice Program
The Georgia Law Washington D.C. Semester in Practice program, allows second- and third-
year law students to receive course credit while living and working in the nation’s capital for a
semester.
Placements include a wide range of offerings, including federal, state and local government
agencies, private non-profits and judicial chambers. Students will be provided an opportunity
for substantive legal work under a lawyer’s supervision with regular feedback and mentorship.
Previous placements have included the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Labor Relations
Authority, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Human Rights Campaign, and the
American Council on Education.
To learn more, visit www.law.uga.edu/dc-semester-practice-program.
Civil Programs
Our highly regarded civil programs expose law students to a range of civil matters including
environmental preservation, serving disadvantaged community members, protecting victims
of domestic violence, working for a nonprofit or government agency, serving as
in-house counsel to a corporation and pursuing alternative dispute resolutions.
To learn more, visit www.law.uga.edu/experiential-learning-programs.
Appellate Litigation Clinic
Business Law Clinic
Civil Externship
civil programs include:
Experiential Learning
Community Health Law Partnership Clinic
Corporate Counsel Externship
Environmental Practicum
Family Violence Clinic
Public Interest Practicum
Mediation Practicum
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Students participating in the D.C. Semester Practice Program meet with former Attorney General Eric Holder.
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Located in northeast Georgia, Athens has grown alongside the University
of Georgia and its students for the past two centuries. The Classic City, as it is known,
combines southern charm and great weather with a progressive atmosphere and a rich
art, music and intellectual culture. While life as a law student is busy, Athens offers many
opportunities for a study break just a short walk from campus. The law school is located in
the heart of historic North Campus, adjacent to downtown’s local restaurants and quirky
shops. The area’s entertainment offerings rival those of much larger cities, and a plethora of
activities and events cater to a student’s budget.
Georgia Law students might find themselves reading outside on North Campus on a crisp
fall day or expending boundless spirit with 93,000 loyal fans cheering the Bulldogs to victory
in the famous Sanford Stadium. Others work out in the Ramsey Center, a state-of-the-art
fitness facility, or blow off steam kicking around on the intramural fields or running track.
Students meet friends at a local pub or a concert venue; grab a coffee in the historic Five
Points neighborhood; browse the local shops downtown; or take a relaxing stroll through the
State Botanical Gardens.
Schedule a Visit
See what Georgia Law has to offer. Contact the Admissions Office at
(706) 542-7060 to schedule a law school tour and first-year class visit. Information about
travel accommodations is available on our website at www.law.uga.edu/visit-georgia-law.
Take Our Virtual Tour
Can’t make it to Athens? Participate in an online tour at
http://georgialaw.university-tour.com. Our interactive map includes photos, videos and
360° views.
For more information about housing, dining, and things to do in Athens, please visit
www.law.uga.edu/around-athens.
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Law school is a rigorous academic commitment, but in Athens
students find a supportive environment with spectacular restaurants,
local coffee shops, numerous festivals, a well-rounded music scene,
and affordable housing.
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“Athens is a very livable city with vibrant in-town
neighborhoods, an active arts scene and abundant
recreational opportunities.”
Bertis E. Downs, IV (J.D. ’81), General Counsel for R.E.M. and Retired Adjunct Professor of Law
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“I fell in love with Georgia Law when I first walked onto
campus. There are so many fun, affordable things to do
in Athens. I felt right at home.”
Carlton A. DeVooght, (J.D. ’97),
General Counsel Coastal Community Health Services, Brunswick, GA
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How to apply
A completed School of Law application and all required supporting materials must be received by the
School of Law Office of Admissions by June 1, 2016, in order to be considered for admission to the 2016
entering class.
For priority merit scholarship consideration, applications should be completed and received in the Office of
Admissions by February 1, 2016.
Applications for the 2016 entering class must be submitted electronically at www.lsac.org. Applications
received or completed after the deadline may be considered by the Admissions Committee at its discretion.
www.law.uga.edu/how-apply
Applications for the Class of 2019 must be submitted by June 1, 2016.
application dates
September 1, 2015–June 1, 2016:
Applications accepted for the
Class of 2019 on www.lsac.org
February 1, 2016:
Application deadline for priority
merit scholarship consideration
June 1, 2016:
Final Application deadline
For LSAT registration information,
visit Law School Admission Council
(LSAC) www.lsac.org.
lsat dates:
October 3, 2015
December 5, 2015
February 6, 2016
June 2016*
*Date not set at time of publication. The June 2016 LSAT is the last acceptable LSAT score for the 2016 entering class.
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Application Checklist
Register and take Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Register with LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Request official transcripts from all college/university registrars be sent to LSAC
Request recommenders send letters of recommendation to LSAC
Order Law School Reports from LSAC
Monitor LSAC/CAS files
Submit online application through lsac.org by February 1, 2016, for priority merit scholarship consideration
Submit online application through lsac.org by June 1, 2016, final application deadline
Pay $50 nonrefundable application fee through lsac.org
Include required supplemental materials, e.g., explanations for “Yes” responses to Character & Fitness questions and personal statement.
Include optional supplemental materials, e.g., optional essays.
The Early Decision process is designed for students who have considered
their law school options carefully and are confident that the University of
Georgia School of Law is their clear first choice. Early Decision admission
is binding. An Early Decision applicant may apply to other law schools
but once admitted to Georgia Law as an Early Decision candidate, the
applicant must immediately withdraw all other law school applications.
early decision 2015-2016 timeline
Early Decision Process www.law.uga.edu/early-decision-process
September 1, 2015 Application available on www.lsac.org
November 1, 2015 Application deadline
November 15, 2015 Application completion deadline
December 15, 2015 Notification of Decision
January 31, 2016 $500 Non-refundable Deposit Due
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Financial Aid &
scholarships Financial Aid
The University of Georgia participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
Program in which eligible students borrow from the U.S. Department of Education.
These loans are repaid directly to the U.S. Department of Education. All student loans
are administered by the University of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid. Federal
loans which may be available to law students include Stafford and Graduate Plus.
For more detailed information about the different types of loans, visit: www.law.uga.edu/federal-loans or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
FAFSA
The first step to borrowing federal student loans is to complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is used to determine eligibility for
need-based financial aid administered by the University of Georgia Office of Student
Financial Aid. The application is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The priority
financial aid application deadline for FAFSA is March 1, 2016.
Office of Student Financial Aid Federal loan information and application materials may be obtained by contacting the
UGA Office of Student Financial Aid.
UGA Office of Student Financial Aid
220 Academic Building
Athens, GA 30602-6114
(706) 542-6147 • [email protected] • www.uga.edu/osfa
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Authentic Scholarships
Prospective law students want both a reasonably priced legal education and clear guidance as they
embark on a path to realize their professional goals. Georgia Law helps you achieve both by offering:
Authentic scholarships – while scholarships offered by some law schools represent little more than
“discounts” on tuition, many scholarships offered by Georgia Law represent true dollars donated by
alums and friends giving back to the institution to support the next generation of lawyers and leaders,
whether in the form of an endowed scholarship or a gift to the Law School Fund;
Diverse Scholarships – some of the Georgia Law’s scholarships are based on an assessment of the
student’s academic achievements and potential; others, however, honor particular experiences or
values such as first-generation college graduates, proven leaders or accomplished athletes;
Authentic relationships – Georgia Law’s stewardship program helps to develop relationships between
scholarship recipients and donors. Donors become mentors as students embark on their careers.
More than half of Georgia Law students are scholarship recipients. School of Law scholarships are
awarded each year to members of the entering class based on academic achievement and potential for
the study of law. Scholarships are awarded to admitted applicants after a review of their admission
files. For priority merit scholarship consideration, applications should be completed and received
in the Office of Admissions by February 1, 2016. No separate application form is necessary to be
considered for a School of Law scholarship.
Resident Annual Tuition $17,218
Non-resident Annual Tuition $35,266
Annual Fees $2,258
Resident Total Cost of Attendance $35,914
Non-resident Total Cost of Attendance $54,486
2015-2016 tuition, fees, & cost of attendance
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Georgia Residency
Many students become Georgia residents for tuition purposes after the first year at Georgia Law. If
you enroll in Georgia Law as a non-resident and you are an independent student, you may be classified
as in-state for tuition purposes if you demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that you have
abandoned your out-of-state domicile and have established a domicile and legal residence in Georgia.
For more information, visit www.law.uga.edu/georgia-residency.
Merit scholarship awards ranging from a few thousand dollars to full tuition.
Tuition Equalization Scholarships allowing non-resident recipients to pay tuition for the first year of law school at the resident rate rather than the non-resident rate.
For more information, visit www.law.uga.edu/scholarships.
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© 2015 The University of Georgia School of Law
The University of Georgia is a unit of the University System of
Georgia. In compliance with federal law, including the
provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Georgia does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or
ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its
administration of educational policies, programs, or activities;
its admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic
or other University-administered programs; or employment. In
addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of
sexual orientation consistent with the University non-discrimi-
nation policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the
director of the Equal Opportunity Office, Peabody Hall, 290
South Jackson Street, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602.
Telephone (706) 542-7912 (V/TDD). Fax (706) 542-2822.
Jere W. Morehead
UGA President
Pamela Whitten
Senior Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Provost
Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge
School of Law Dean
School of Law
Office of Admissions • 225 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602-6012
(706) 542-7060
[email protected] • law.uga.edu