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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 4h

The School of Law hosted a conference last week celebrating the publication of Post Professor Pamela Foohey’s book, Debt’s Grip. The conference featured all three co-authors and an interdisciplinary group of academics, practitioners and lawyers. #UGALaw

Image shows Professor Foohey (left) with her co-authors Robert Lawless and Deborah Thorne along with a copy of their book, Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 1d

Last week, #UGALaw celebrated Well-Being Week with everything from therapy dogs and pumpkin painting to gratitude post cards and healthy snacks. By focusing on mental, physical and emotional health, we support well-rounded students who will excel in their legal education.

Graphic shows a collage of events from Well-Being Week at the UGA School of Law.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 2d

UGA Law students Sophie Funderburk, Carolina Mares and Antavious McCarden are forging their career paths, taking full advantage of a legal education that matches excellence with access. These three students were profiled in the 2025 Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/stud...

Image shows (left to right) Funderburk, Mares and McCarden.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 5d

More than 30 employers visited #UGALaw 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 network!

Image shows three students meeting with a potential employer during the recent Career Day.

A student talks with an attorney visiting campus during the recent Career Day.

Three students talk with an attorney visiting campus during the recent Career Day.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 6d

Several #UGALaw students recently took part in a Professional Mentor-Mentee Mixer in Atlanta. The Mentorship Program is one way the School of Law supports law students towards building a successful legal education and future career.

Image shows three people at the recent mixer for students, alumni and professional mentors.

Image shows several people at the recent mixer for students, alumni and professional mentors.

Image shows two people at the recent mixer for students, alumni and professional mentors.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 7d

Who else but Elle Woods could teach law students the value of understanding perms and that a little pink goes a long way? #UGALaw recently turned the walls of the law library into a movie theater for a showing of Legally Blonde to help students unwind during the semester.

Graphic shows a collage of images from the event placed along a film reel.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 8d

Students at #UGALaw recently had a chance to take part in a clinic town hall where they learned about the more than 15 clinics and externships offered by the School of Law. During 2024-25, students engaged in nearly 82,000 service-learning hours.

Willow Tracy, the associate dean for clinical programs and experiential learning, tells students about some of the experiences they can participate in at UGA Law.

Image shows students talking with Clinical Professor and Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alex Scherr at the recent clinic town hall.

Melissa Redmon, the director of the Prosecutorial Justice Program, talks about her course at the clinic town hall.

A couple of students pose for a picture during the town hall.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 9d

School of Law alumni Tom and Rebecca Clarkson met at #UGALaw and built a life together. Now they work together to give back. The Clarksons were featured in one of three alumni profiles in the most recent Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/tom-...

Image shows the Clarksons with their children.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 12d

Meet Professor Will Ortman, who joined the #UGALaw faculty earlier this year. He teaches and researches in the areas of evidence, criminal law and criminal procedure. youtu.be/C0-SRQqUf94?...

Meet Professor of Law William Ortman

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 13d

The Public Interest Law Council at #UGALaw hosted an ice cream social last Friday to cap off Public Interest Week, giving students a chance to unwind with a sweet treat on a warm afternoon.

Image shows a group of people in line to make ice cream bowls during the event.

Two UGA Law students talk while eating ice cream at the Public Interest Week Ice Cream Social.

Four UGA Law students talk while eating ice cream at the Public Interest Week Ice Cream Social.

A group of UGA Law students talk while eating ice cream at the Public Interest Week Ice Cream Social.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 14d

For the 12th consecutive year, #UGALaw grads have led the state in the Georgia bar exam passage rate for the July sitting. They posted the highest rate for first-time takers among the state’s law schools & exceeded the overall passage rate by more than 6%. law.uga.edu/news/79658

graphic touting UGA Law grads leading the state in bar exam passage

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 15d

During 2024-25, roughly 425 law students participated in the school’s 18 clinic/externship programs, engaging in nearly 82,000 service-learning hours. This is just one way #UGALaw gives back while also training well-rounded graduates for state and society. www.law.uga.edu/news/79643

Image shows a group of people standing together inside during a 2024 pop-up legal clinic in Troup County, Georgia.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 16d

Learn more about the UGA School of Law’s undergraduate minor. The application window is open now, with applications accepted through Oct. 20. www.law.uga.edu/law-minor

Graphic shows text describing the undergraduate minor offered by the School of Law.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 19d

School of Law alum Randy Frails considers it a privilege that he is able to give back to his community through his legal education. Frails was one of three alumni profiled in the most recent #UGALaw Advocate magazine. advocate.law.uga.edu/article/rand...

Image shows alumnus Randy Frails in front of a blue background.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 20d

Earlier this week, #UGALaw hosted a bipartisan panel of attorneys with different roles in the Georgia General Assembly. Joe Lenoff and alums Sam West (J.D.’22) and Hayley Williams (J.D.’20) spoke to students about their careers and journeys to working in the state legislature.

Image shows panelists Sam West (left) and Joe Lenoff (right) as they speak to students at the School of Law about working in the Georgia legislature. Williams, who participated in the panel via Zoom, is not pictured.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 21d

The U.S. federal court system was established on this day in 1789, when President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act of 1789. Now, 236 years later, #UGALaw is proud to share we were recently ranked 16th in the nation for the number of alumni who are sitting Article III judges.

Graphic shows an image of a U.S. Court of Appeals building with text about the law school’s rank concerning federal judges.

University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 21d

The 2025 Advocate magazine, featuring Dean Usha R. Rodrigues, 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

Graphic shows the cover of the 2025 Advocate magazine along with text about the magazine arriving soon.

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University of Georgia @universityofga.bsky.social · 22d

Ten years of academic excellence!

A decade in the Top 20! UGA has held its spot among the nation's best public universities year after year. We can't wait to see where the next 10 years takes us! https://t.uga.edu/46spMEo

Graphic stating 'Top 20 Public University 10 Straight Years' from U.S. News & World Report 2026, set against a red background.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 23d

Law librarians Brandy Ellis, Amy Taylor and Jason Tubinis have recently led multiple presentations on teaching law students about generative AI: what it is, how it works and even how to craft the perfect prompt to create a cartoon facsimile of a law librarian. #UGALaw

Graphic shows Professor Tubinis next to a cartoon image of himself that was crafted by generative AI.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 26d

Meet Alston Chair in Corporate Law Anne Tucker, who joined the #UGALaw faculty earlier this year. She teaches and researches in the areas of contracts, corporations, securities regulations and investment funds. youtu.be/tC4yuIecOrE

Meet Alston Chair in Corporate Law Anne Tucker

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 27d

Faculty in the News! Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was recently featured in Bloomberg and on Law.com, while Post Professor Pamela Foohey was recently featured on CNN. www.law.uga.edu/in-the-news

Graphic shows headshots of Professors Burch and Foohey along with text describing their recent appearances in various news outlets.

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Dean Rusk International Law Center @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social · 28d

Pull up a chair, sit back, and relax while you enjoy this month's feature on the history of the @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social's Dean Rusk International Law Center!

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 28d

We are pleased to announce the four students who will serve as the editors-in-chief for the four law journals at #UGALaw: Jared Brown, Kerrols Gadelrab, Casey Smith and Trudi Sundberg.

Image shows student journal editors (left to right) Jared Brown (Journal of Intellectual Property Law), Kerrols Gadelrab (Georgia Criminal Law Review), Casey Smith (Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law) and Trudi Sundberg (Georgia Law Review).

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · 29d

Last Week, #UGALaw's Land Conservation Clinic partnered with UGA's School of Ecology to host the Coastal Resilience Symposium. Speakers Rachel Carlson, Mark Nevitt and Courtney Reich spoke on coastal science, law, and policy before answering audience questions.

Image shows symposium speakers (left to right) Mark Nevitt, Courtney Reich and Rachel Carlson during the audience Q&A session at the Coastal Resilience Symposium.

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University of Georgia School of Law @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social · Sep 15

For the fifth straight year, #UGALaw is proud to announce that 100 percent of first-generation college grads and military veterans enrolled in the J.D. program are receiving aid. This year’s minimum award is a one-quarter scholarship. www.law.uga.edu/news/79632

Image shows the cupola above the law school with text describing the scholarships for first-generation college graduates and military veterans.

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