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“John Marshall’s externship program offers quality field placements that develop professional and practical skills while ensuring  successful and meaningful on-the-job performance.” Paul Nam, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to go to an ABA-accredited school that has a strong bar passage rate. John Marshall Law School in Atlanta was the best fit for me.” Aslean Zachary, 3L

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“Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has a 13:1 faculty-to-student ratio and the professors have open-door policies that foster mentorship.” Alex McArthur, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted a law school that looked at the whole person. The caring atmosphere and specialized attention of the faculty have given me an excellent education to positively impact the community.” Chad Alexis, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to complete my education at a school that catered to me. I wanted to experience a world-class city full of energy. Atlanta and John Marshall – truly the best of both worlds.” Amber O’Conner, Graduate (’12)

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Magistrate Researchers

I’m excited to introduce the Atlanta’s John Marshall’s Council of Magistrate Court Judges Research Project.  This project provides JMLS students with an exclusive opportunity to serve as research assistance to  Georgia’s magistrate judges . The project offers us a chance to showcase the wealth of talent and skill JMLS students offer.  This is also a great way to meet judges, improve your research skills, and get pro bono credit.

Magistrate court judges from across the state submit closed-end research requests to JMLS.  The requests include one legal question, some background information, and the date a response is needed.  The research request is sent to one of the research students.  The student conducts the research and submits a written response to the judge within the timeframe requested.  Most written responses should be in memo form unless the judge requests another format.  Please note that students are only required to respond to one specific legal issue.  Students are not expected to provide ongoing research on an issue or to a particular judge.

In order to participate, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. 2d or 3d year students with a C+ (2.33) or better in your legal research and writing course(s).
  2. A written recommended from your legal writing instructor.
  3. Available to timely respond to research requests.

If you are interested in serving on the research panel, please submit your name, contact information, and a letter of recommendation to Prof. Turner as soon as possible.  Feel free to also call with questions or if you need additional information.

Magistrate Researchers

If you are interested in serving on the research panel, please submit your name, contact information, and a letter of recommendation to Prof. Turner as soon as possible. Feel free to also call with questions or if you need additional information.

Thank you for your interest.  Your assistance is appreciated.