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AJMLS Alumni Board Chair, Neera Bahl, Awarded "Glory of India" Award
January 23, 2012
AJMLS Alumni Board Chair, Neera Bahl, recently received the "Glory of India" award for her outstanding contributions to the legal field. Congratulations! ... Click for more details.
Are You Making the Most of Your Law School Visit?
January 17, 2012
This is the time of year when students are planning visits to various law schools across the country. With the pressure to make the right decision looming over your head, a simple school visit could give you the perspective you need.
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ALSA Members Recognized for Volunteer Efforts
January 11, 2012
AJMLS thanks the Asian Law Student Association (ALSA) for representing the school in the recent 2011 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Conference. ... Click for more details.
Law Admissions Lowdown - How Important are Extracurricular Activities?
January 10, 2012
Gone are the days when law school admissions were solely based on LSAT scores and GPAs. In a recent article from U.S. News & World Report, they suggest that extracurricular activities and the candidate's overall profile are equally important. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Alumnus Dustin Hightower Elected to Georgia Legislature
January 9, 2012
Congratulations AJMLS alumnus, Dustin "Dusty" Hightower, who was recently elected to represent District 68 in the Georgia Legislature! ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Staff Member Elected as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the NJDC
January 6, 2012
AJMLS' Assistant Director of Pro Bono Outreach and Externships, Bridgett Ortega, was recently elected as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC). ... Click for more details.
Law School Students Help Adopt a Family for the Holidays
January 6, 2012
Each year, countless children go without during the holiday season. In an effort to combat this issue and help Atlanta families in need, AJMLS partnered with Atlanta Legal Aid Society to adopt a family for the holidays. ... Click for more details.
Three Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School
January 5, 2012
The Lawyerist.com recently posted an article geared toward helping prospective law students choose the right school to attend. According to their article, there are three key factors to consider when shopping for the right law school: ranking, cost and location. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Student Koji Noguchi Awarded Microsoft Scholarship
January 4, 2012
Koji Noguchi, was recently awarded the CLEO-Microsoft Intellectual Property Scholarship. Congratulations on your academic success! ... Click for more details.
New Savannah Law School Begins Accepting Applications for Fall 2012
December 16, 2011
Savannah Law School (SLS), a branch of ABA-accredited Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), yesterday began accepting applications for its inaugural Fall 2012 class. Prospective students can apply to SLS via their smart phone or tablet at m.savannahlawschool.org or on their laptop or personal computer at www.savannahlawschool.org/apply. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS to Open Branch Campus in Savannah – New ‘Savannah Law School’ Set to Begin Classes August 2012
December 8, 2011
AJMLS announced today that the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education and Admissions has approved its application to open a branch campus in Savannah, Ga., for Fall 2012. ... Click for more details.
Dean Cieply Appointed to the NIMJ Board of Advisors
December 7, 2011
Associate Dean of Academics and associate professor, Kevin Cieply's extensive military and legal training have recently positioned him for a prestigious honor. The National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) have appointed Dean Cieply to their Board of Advisors. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Professor Appointed to the Joint Commission's PTAC
December 7, 2011
Noted AJMLS faculty member, Lisa Tripp was recently appointed as a representative for the Joint Commission’s Professional & Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). ... Click for more details.
Top-Ranked AJMLS Students Head to the ABA Negotiation Competition National Finals
November 28, 2011
For the first time in AJMLS history, two students have been selected to compete in the upcoming ABA Negotiation Competition National Finals. On behalf of the AJMLS community, we are extremely proud of these exceptional students. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Alumni Association Announces Establishment of Andy Crawford Scholarship Fund
November 16, 2011
AJMLS and the Alumni Association are excited to announce the establishment of the Andy Crawford Scholarship Fund. This fund was established by Pat Crawford, the mother of Andy Crawford, an AJMLS student who passed away in 2010. With your support, this fund is sure to make a difference! ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Professor Elizabeth Jaffe Adds Insight to Revamped Bullying Laws (Audio)
November 9, 2011
The bullying epidemic has been present in schools across the nation for decades. However, incidents of bullying have become more frequent and fatal in recent years. AJMLS professor and former family law practitioner, Elizabeth Jaffe was recently called on by Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to add insight to this growing problem in Georgia schools. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Alumni Sworn-in to the Supreme Court of the United States
November 8, 2011
A group of AJMLS alumni recently accompanied Dean Lynn and the Alumni Office to Washington, D.C. to be sworn-in to the Supreme Court of the United States. This alumni trip has become an annual tradition and is wildly popular. Congratulations to these alumni who were admitted! ... Click for more details.
Attorney General Eric Holder Acknowledges AJMLS Professor Jon Rapping During Speech
October 31, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder praised AJMLS professor Jon Rapping for his dedication to improving indigent defense and for his efforts to effect meaningful reform of the criminal justice system in a speech given earlier this month. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS in the News: 11 Alive News Recognizes AJMLS for Launch of Mobile "App"
October 4, 2011
NBC-affiliated news station 11 Alive responded to the news of AJMLS's mobile "app" by quickly informing their audience of the groundbreaking innovation, particularly those interested in pursuing a legal education.
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Applying to Law School? Now there’s an “app” for that!
October 3, 2011
Law school applications are down across the board, but one law school is trying to change that. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is bringing the application process to students. Yep. Students can now apply from their smartphone or tablet. AJMLS is the first law school in the country to facilitate the application process through the use of portable devices. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Introduces Unprecedented Honors Program
September 30, 2011
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School recently welcomed the inaugural class of its J.D. Honors Program in Criminal Justice. Featuring highly competitive admissions standards, the new three-year program adds a specialized track to the institution’s rigorous academic curriculum that develops students into ethical attorneys working in the criminal justice system from their first year through the bar exam. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Appoints Three New Administrators
September 23, 2011
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully accredited, stand-alone law school – has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and an Associate Dean of Recruitment and Marketing. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Professor Michael Mears Gives Thoughts on Troy Davis Execution
September 21, 2011
Gaining national and international attention, the scheduled execution of Troy Davis for the killing of Savannah police officer, Mark MacPhail has created a media frenzy and raised many ethical, moral, and legal questions.
Based on his vast experience with death penalty cases and trials, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School professor Michael Mears was sought out by Georgia Public Broadcasting to give his expert opinion on the Troy Davis execution. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Adds Impressive Roster of Tenured and Visiting Professors
September 20, 2011
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has hired seven tenured/tenure-track professors and seven visiting professors to bolster its commitment to marry real-world experience with classroom academics. ... Click for more details.
Paralyzed on 9/11, AJMLS Student Keaston White Recalls His Inspiring Journey
September 19, 2011
September 11, 2001 - With a nation in mourning, a young boy at Collins Hill High School attended a routine football practice. While at practice, then 14 year-old Keaston White experienced a life-changing hit by a fellow player. The critical moments leading up to the incident were the last in which Keaston used his legs in the past 10 years. The hit fractured his fifth vertebrae. The diagnosis was an incomplete C5 quadriplegic. ... Click for more details.
AJMLS Students Bike 3,751 Miles Across the Country
September 6, 2011
With just two wheels and an unparalleled determination, AJMLS students Elliott Wersing and John Styslinger began their summer-long biking adventure across the United States. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's 2011 Commencement
May 14, 2011
The Honorable Robert Benham of the Georgia Supreme Court was the keynote speaker at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Commencement, held Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Atlanta Civic Center. During the ceremonies, the law school conferred more than 130 Juris Doctor degrees. ... Click for more details.
Three AJMLS Students Selected as GAWL Foundation Scholarship Finalists
April 16, 2011
On April 16, 2011, the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) held its 18th Annual Charity Auction benefitting the GAWL Foundation Scholarship at Art Space International in Atlanta, Georgia. The event funds 100 percent of the scholarships that the Foundation awards each year to deserving, public interest-minded, female law students in Georgia. Among the eight GAWL Foundation Scholarship finalists in the state, three attend Atlanta's John Marshall Law School: Ashley Gholamhosseini, Audrey Holliday, and Danielle Long. ... Click for more details.
Dean Mears Participates in Transnational Law Program
April 13, 2011
Professor Michael Mears, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, was recently a guest a Bahcesehir Universitesi, Turkey where he taught six courses on scientific evidence in their Transnational Law Program. ... Click for more details.
9th Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium a Success
April 8, 2011
On April 8, 2011, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School hosted the 9th Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium to much success. The symposium brings together experienced lawyers and judges who reflect on their legal career, trends in the profession, and advise John Marshall students about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ... Click for more details.
Professor Jonathan Rapping Receives a Federal Grant to Launch National Public Defender Fellowship Initiative
November 17, 2010
The Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC), founded and run by Professor Rapping, was awarded $700,000.00 to partner with Equal Justice Works to develop the Public Defender Corps (PDC), a national fellowship program for public defenders based on the SPDTC model. The PDC will place its inaugural class of Fellows in public defender offices throughout the U.S. beginning Summer 2011. In a highly competitive process, approximately 500 applicants have applied for 18 Fellowship positions. ... Click for more details.
JMLS Student, Tiffanie Moore, Wins Best Advocate Award at the Stetson National Pretrial Competition
October 13, 2010
Four students competed on behalf of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School at the National Pretrial Competition October 8-9 2010 at Stetson University School of Law. Ben Bish-3L, Rebecca McLaws-3L, Tiffanie Moore-2L, and Brad Griffin-2L represented John Marshall in three rounds of competition. Tiffanie Moore, 2L, earned the individual award for Best Advocate in the preliminary round. Tiffanie's was awarded this honor based on her poise, arguments, style, delivery, and substance of her oral argument. ... Click for more details.
Leadership Lecture Series: Attorney General Debate
September 29, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Leadership Lecture Series presents an interactive debate between Attorney General candidates Ken Hodges (D) and Sam Olens (R) on Wednesday, September 29th at noon. During the debate, Hodges and Olens will field questions from a panel led by retired Georgia Court of Appeals Judge G. Alan Blackburn and will speak directly to students, faculty and members of the community about priorities for Georgia. Charles Edwards of WABE and Walter Jones of the Morris News Service will join Blackburn on the panel. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School & The Atlanta Falcons Team Up!
September 23, 2010
On September 23rd 2010, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society and the Atlanta Falcons teamed up to conduct a football camp for kids. The event was part of the NFL Rush Play 60 program which is aimed to keep kids fit. The program promotes physical activity and teaches children the value of sustaining a healthy lifestyle. The event was hosted at Crawford Long Middle School and was geared toward educating children on how to throw a football, catch a pass, run routes, hurdle obstacles, and several other activities. ... Click for more details.
Professor Tripp to Serve as Panelist on MedPAC Panel on LTCH Quality Measures
September 23, 2010
Ms. Lisa Tripp, Assistant Professor of Health Care Law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, has been selected to take part in a panel discussion that will advise the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on quality meassures for long-term care hospitals (LTCHs). Recommendations from the panel will be incorporated into MedPAC’s annual report to Congress. ... Click for more details.
JMLS Welcomes the Inaugural LL.M. in Employment Law Class
August 27, 2010
On August 27, 2010, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law school held an orientation event for its new class of LL.M. students. The Masters of Laws in Employment Law is an innovative, online, five semester program—the only one in the nation. ... Click for more details.
Shirley Franklin to Launch Leadership Lecture Series at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
August 16, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School will kick off its 77th academic year with former Mayor Shirley Franklin addressing members of Atlanta’s legal community and the largest incoming class in the school’s history. On Monday, August 23rd at noon, Franklin will discuss the role of public service in Atlanta, and the need for ethical professionals to provide structure and security for our communities. ... Click for more details.
Students Volunteer with Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless
August 14, 2010
On Saturday, August 14, 2010, first year evening students of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School participated in a community service project with Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless (HFTH). The law school is dedicated to pro bono work that furthers its mission of "promoting the development of a student body and faculty with a strong social consciousness and dedication to improving the legal system and society" and is thankful to our students for volunteering their time and assistance towards this worthy cause. ... Click for more details.
John Marshall Law School Hosts State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program's Pipeline Program
June 12, 2010
John Marshall is proud to have once again hosted the two-week State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program’s Pipeline Program, which brings young high school students together for classes and real life experiences. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Offering LL.M. in Employment Law
May 18, 2010
Now enrolling for Fall 2010, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School announces an innovative, graduate-level program for attorneys seeking to develop or strengthen an employment law practice. Tailored to meet the needs of working attorneys, this part-time program will be offered exclusively online. ... Click for more details.
Justice Clarence Thomas is Keynote Speaker at John Marshall Commencement
May 15, 2010
United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was the keynote speaker at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Commencement, held Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Georgia World Congress Center. ... Click for more details.
2010 Distinguished Alumni: Judge James G. Bodiford
May 15, 2010
James G. Bodiford, Judge, Cobb County Superior Court, was honored by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School as a 2010 Distinguished Alumni. ... Click for more details.
2010 Distinguished Alumni: Neera Bahl
May 15, 2010
Neera Bahl of Neera Bahl & Associates was honored by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School as a 2010 Distinguished Alumni. ... Click for more details.
Bobby Lee Cook Endowed Scholarship Fund
May 3, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School acknowledges the unparalleled generosity of Bobby Lee Cook for his $100,000 donation to establish the Bobby Lee Cook Endowed Scholarship Fund. The fund will support a number of scholarships each year. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s 3rd Annual Youth and the Law Summit
April 17, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School held its annual Youth and the Law Summit on Saturday, April 17, 2010. More than thirty middle-school students from the Atlanta and Clayton County school districts attended this year’s Summit. ... Click for more details.
Equal Justice Works Honors Atlanta Area Law Schools
April 15, 2010
Equal Justice Works hosted a reception at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. on April 15, 2010 to honor Equal Justice Works Fellows Atlanta area law schools. One of the keynote speakers was Steve Reba, a 2008 graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. ... Click for more details.
John Marshall Law School Volunteers with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
April 14, 2010
On April 14, 2010, volunteers from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School helped the Atlanta Community Food Bank to distribute 3,448 pounds of food to 2,298 families. ... Click for more details.
Judge Blackburn Presented with First Annual Public Interest Law Award
April 9, 2010
The Honorable G. Alan Blackburn ('67 Alumnus) was honored by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's Public Interest Law Society with the First Annual Public Interest Law Award. The award recognizes Judge Blackburn's more than thirty years of public service. ... Click for more details.
Public Interest Law Society’s 1st Annual Silent Auction and Networking Mixer
April 9, 2010
Great fun and entertainment was had at the Public Interest Law Society's 1st Annual Silent Auction and Networking Mixer on Friday, April 9, 2010. The silent auction was followed by a live auction and included items such as dinner and snooker with Dean Lynn, mentoring lunches donated by various faculty members and alumni, "stay-cation" packages, cultural events and sporting tickets, jewelry and art work. ... Click for more details.
Professor Tripp to Serve on National Health Care Standards Committee
April 7, 2010
Ms. Lisa Tripp, Assistant Professor of Health Care Law, has been selected to be part of the Steering Committee for the National Quality Forum’s National Voluntary Consensus Standards for Nursing Homes project. ... Click for more details.
Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium
April 5, 2010
John Marshall proudly presents its 8th Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium on April 9, 2010. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage law students, members of the bar, and interested parties to join us for this unique opportunity to benefit from the experience of the distinguished panel of lawyers and the “dean” of Georgia’s criminal defense attorneys. ... Click for more details.
The City of Atlanta Law Department Summer Externships
March 10, 2010
The City of Atlanta’s Law Department is accepting resumes for its summer internship program. The nine week program runs from June 1 through July 31. ... Click for more details.
The Legal Aid Office of Cobb County’s Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project
March 8, 2010
The Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project provides free legal representation to low- and low-middle income victims of violence each week in TPOs. 3L’s will work with Legal Aid attorneys to represent victims of violence under the Third Year Practice Act. ... Click for more details.
Adequate Public Education: Georgia's Report Card
February 24, 2010
On February 24, 2010, the John Marshall Law Journal hosted its Annual Symposium entitled, "Adequate Public Education: Georgia`s Report Card. ... Click for more details.
U.S. Supreme Court
January 11, 2010
Dean Richard Lynn proudly moved the admissions and Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. administered the oath. ... Click for more details.
Now Accepting Applications for Micronesian Externship Program
January 4, 2010
Gain real world experience and enhance your resume, while working in the Micronesian Islands. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta`s John Marshall Law School Receives Full Accreditation
December 5, 2009
Atlanta`s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce that on Saturday, December 5, 2009, the Council of the ABA Section on Legal Education granted full approval to the Law School. As we move forward with a renewed purpose, there is much more to be done as we consolidate our strengths as a law school and establish new programs to benefit students, the legal community, Atlanta, and the nation.
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JMLS graduates who passed the July 2009 Georgia bar exam
November 19, 2009
JMLS graduates who passed the July 2009 Georgia bar exam were sworn in to the Georgia Supreme Court by Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein ... Click for more details.
The Fred Gray Social Justice Seminar
November 13, 2009
The law school is proud to host the third annual Fred Gray Social Justice Seminar, honoring The Georgia Innocence Project, with the topic "Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Journey to Justice for the Wrongfully Accused."
Panelists include Attorney Aimee Maxwell, Executive Director of GIP, Professor Heather Kleider, Ph.D., an expert in the field of eyewitness accuracy, and two gentlemen freed from wrongful imprisonment, Mr. Clarence Harrison, freed from prison in 2004 after serving 18 years, and Mr. Ronald Taylor, freed from prison in 2007 after serving 14 years.
The Seminar is open to the public. Please join us on November 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Room 301 for this program. ... Click for more details.
Professor Jonathan Rapping
Wasserstein Public Interest Fellowship
October 19, 2009
Professor Rapping has been honored as a 2009-2010 Fellow in the Wasserstein Public Interest Fellows Program at Harvard Law School for his work as Founder and Executive Director of the Southern Public Defender Training Center (SPDTC) where he is in charge of training, recruiting, and placing new public defenders in the South. ... Click for more details.
Professor Kathleen M. Burch
ACLU of Georgia 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award
October 8, 2009
At a luncheon on October 8, 2009, the ACLU of Georgia honored Professor Burch with the 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award for her vision and initiative in creating the two Civil Liberties seminars at the law school. ... Click for more details.
Jr DA Program @ JMLS
July 28, 2009
In July, Academic Dean Michael Mears hosted a group of 25 students and 5 chaperones from the Fulton County Junior DA Program for their Legal Professionals Day. ... Click for more details.
Law Review Symposium
February 27, 2009
On February 27, 2009 from 3 to 5, John Marshall Law Journal and John Marshall Property Law Society will co-host a Symposium focusing on Georgia's treatment of Privacy and Private Property Rights. The free event will include presentations of articles featured in the Law Journal's forthcoming volume including a presentation by Larry Frankel, ACLU, State Legislative Counsel, in Washington D.C. A question and answer session will follow each presentation. A reception will immediately follow with free food and drinks.
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Impressive Performance by Inaugural JMLS RUN FOR JUSTICE Team
January 7, 2009
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s inaugural team performance in the 2008 RUN FOR JUSTICE impressed race organizers and the Atlanta legal community. ... Click for more details.
JMLS Launches its Facebook Page
December 19, 2008
We are happy to announce that Atlanta's John Marshall Law School now has an official Facebook page. If you are unfamiliar with Facebook, it is a social networking internet site with over 120 million users worldwide. The purpose of our Facebook page is to connect the entire JMLS community including current students, alumni, faculty, administration, and prospective students. There is a Forum set up for current students, one for alumni, and another for prospective students to post comments and share their stories. We have also added various photo albums, notes from the Deans and Admissions, as well as a list of upcoming events. This site is not meant to replace our current website but rather provide an additional avenue into the law school community. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Celebrated 2008 Commencement Ceremony
June 30, 2008
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School held its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The class of 102 graduates, along with hundreds of family and friends gathered at the World Congress Center in Downtown Atlanta. Dean Richardson Lynn delivered the opening remarks. ... Click for more details.
Commencement Ceremony
May 12, 2008
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School will hold its 70th Commencement Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The Law School is honored to present Judge Griffin Bell as this year’s speaker. ... Click for more details.
Dean Michael Mears Shares High-Profile Trial Expertise with NPR
April 1, 2008
In a recent national NPR segment, Dean Michael Mears, the law school’s Associate Dean for Academics explained why the Brian Nichols trial is costing taxpayers millions. Nichols is the gunman accused of killing four people including the presiding judge for his 2005 rape trial, the court reporter and a sheriff’s deputy. ... Click for more details.
Bobby Lee Cook Symposium
March 4, 2008
John Marshall proudly presents its Sixth Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium on Friday, March 28th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This event, which was established to honor Mr. Cook, Georgia’s renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney, will feature prominent members of the legal community. ... Click for more details.
John Marshall Day
March 2, 2008
The Georgia House of Representatives proclaimed John Marshall Day on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. ... Click for more details.
Youth and the Law Summit
March 2, 2008
On Saturday, March 1st, a group of students from Atlanta’s Coan Middle School joined John Marshall faculty and students for their inaugural Youth and the Law Summit. ... Click for more details.
John Marshall February 2008 Bar Exam: 100% passing
February 15, 2008
First-time takers on the February, 2008 bar exam passed at a 100% rate, equaled only by graduates of the University of Georgia. The overall passing rate for all John Marshall graduates (after ABA approval) was 64.2%, surpassing even Mercer University. The average score by John Marshall graduates on the multi-state portion of the exam was seven points higher than on the February 2007 bar exam. Congratulations to everyone who succeeded on their first try! ... Click for more details.
BLSA Celebrates Black History Month
February 12, 2008
The Avarita Hanson Chapter of the Black Law Students Association hosts its annual Black History Month Celebration with a series of programs that will feature minority members of the Bench and Bar . . . ... Click for more details.
The Pipeline Project
January 31, 2008
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School recently teamed with The State Bar of Georgia’s Diversity Program, and The Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys to launch the Pipeline Project. The project goal is to increase interest in the study and practice of law among minority high school students. ... Click for more details.
Micronesian Externship Program
January 1, 2008
JMLS launches its Micronesian Externship Program. Three rising third year students have traveled to remote Pacific Islands to work with local courts and an attorney general. ... Click for more details.
Donation of 750 Law Books Bound for Africa
January 1, 2008
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School donated over 750 law books to APPEAL (Academics Promoting the Pedagogy of Effective Advocacy in Law.) Professor Michele Butts is pictured preparing the books for their journey to the School of Law, Moi University, Kenya Africa. ... Click for more details.
Fred Gray Social Justice Seminar
October 29, 2007
In honor of one of the leading lawyers in the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to present the inaugural Fred Gray Social Justice Seminar. ... Click for more details.
Fifth Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium ...
March 31, 2007
In the few brief years since its inception, the School’s Annual Bobby Lee Cook Practical Legal Symposium has become a respected tradition in the legal community, drawing some of Georgia’s top attorneys as featured presenters. ... Click for more details.
The Legal Skills and Professionalism Program at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
February 2, 2007
The Legal Skills and Professionalism Program at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School takes a holistic approach to preparing students for success during and after law school. ... Click for more details.
Faculty CLE Program on hosted by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
December 19, 2006
Receive five CLE hours including one hour of Professionalism presented by full-time and adjunct John Marshall Law School faculty. ... Click for more details.
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