University of Georgia School of Law

University of Georgia School of Law Prepare. Connect. Lead. Since 1859, the school has been preparing the next generation of legal leaders.

The University of Georgia School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school - one that matches excellence with access. The UGA School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school – offering a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience – while continuing to be one of the best returns on investment in legal education.

It currently offers three degrees – the Juris Doctor, the Master of Laws and the Master in the Study of Law. The school's accomplished faculty includes nationally and internationally renowned scholars, and its approximately 11,500 living graduates are leading figures in law, business and public service throughout the world. Connecting students to these thought leaders and opportunities to serve state and society is central to the school's mission.

08/22/2026
We are thankful for alums who return to campus and give back to our students! These UGA Law alums and others who led pro...
08/21/2026

We are thankful for alums who return to campus and give back to our students! These UGA Law alums and others who led professionalism breakout sessions are instrumental in providing our newest Law Dawgs with a solid foundation as they prepare to enter the legal profession.

Congrats to UGA Law Dean Rusk International Law Center Director Sarah Quinn on being selected to the Council on Foreign ...
08/20/2026

Congrats to UGA Law Dean Rusk International Law Center Director Sarah Quinn on being selected to the Council on Foreign Relations’ Higher Education Ambassador Program, a cross-disciplinary community that promotes global affairs literacy in students. https://www.law.uga.edu/news/80094

08/19/2026

We are proud to welcome the J.D. Class of 2029, along with our many M.S.L. and LL.M. students! Orientation for our incoming students began today, and we are looking forward to the start of the fall semester next week! Welcome to UGA Law!

Faculty in the News! Hosch Professor Jason Cade was recently featured by The New York Times, Assistant Professor Assaf H...
08/18/2026

Faculty in the News! Hosch Professor Jason Cade was recently featured by The New York Times, Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was featured by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Brumby Distinguished Professor Sonja West was featured by Newsweek. https://www.law.uga.edu/in-the-news

Recently, UGA Law Professors Haneman, Meixner, Parker, Prescott, Ringhand, Rodrigues and Weeks presented at the Southeas...
08/17/2026

Recently, UGA Law Professors Haneman, Meixner, Parker, Prescott, Ringhand, Rodrigues and Weeks presented at the Southeastern Association of Law Schools Annual Meeting. https://www.law.uga.edu/faculty-highlights

Congrats to UGA Law Hosch Prof. Jason Cade on receiving the Artists in Resonance Fellowship from the Library of Congress...
08/14/2026

Congrats to UGA Law Hosch Prof. Jason Cade on receiving the Artists in Resonance Fellowship from the Library of Congress for his project “From Archive to Active Tradition: Reviving Bascom Lamar Lunsford’s Lost Fiddle Repertoire on His Historic Instrument.” https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2026/08/announcing-the-recipients-of-the-american-folklife-centers-2026-fellowships-and-awards/?loclr=fbafc&fbclid=IwY2xjawTq31pwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4sLpKlUZEGQ36wS-YjrygaHzSviCYBdo8oqWWpwUlUpe6qAiPkX7Y0yKYrNA_aem_8-ZneC4WRNJcstNMEad6vw

UGA Law was recently named one of the best law schools in the nation for salary-to-debt ratio! We are proud to be routin...
08/12/2026

UGA Law was recently named one of the best law schools in the nation for salary-to-debt ratio! We are proud to be routinely recognized as one of the best returns on investment in legal education. https://www.law.uga.edu/news/80063

Faculty Presentations! UGA Law’s Nathan Chapman presented at the University of Padua, Assaf Harpaz presented at Netanya ...
08/11/2026

Faculty Presentations! UGA Law’s Nathan Chapman presented at the University of Padua, Assaf Harpaz presented at Netanya Academic College, Emma Hetherington presented at a conference in Montreal and Sonja West presented at University College London.

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