November 2016
Access Series Part 2: Personal Statement and Professionalism 101
Webinar for Prospective Students. Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and Savannah Law School are dedicated to providing access to a high-quality program of legal education for qualified applicants. In part two of the Access series, you will learn about how you can present your best self on paper and in person for the law school application process, the classroom, and beyond. Please bring a pen and paper as we will share valuable information about the essentials of preparation for success. Please register to attend here.
Find out more »Mass Swearing In Ceremony
The Alumni Office will hold a mass swearing in ceremony for the July 2016 Georgia Bar exam passers and any other AJMLS alumni who would like to be sworn in to the Supreme Court of Georgia. We will be honored by Justice Carol Hunstein of the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judge T. Jackson Bedford of the Fulton County Superior Court. The ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the G. Alan Blackburn Conference…
Find out more »Last Day of Classes
Last day of regularly scheduled classes in the Fall 2016 semester. Followed by reading period and final exams.
Find out more »Last Day to Register for Spring
Last day to register for Spring 2017 classes. The drop/add period will follow.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Break
Classes are cancelled in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Find out more »Reading Period
Period between Thanksgiving break and the final exam period. Students are encouraged to use this time to properly prepare for upcoming exams.
Find out more »Final Exam Period
Period of time in which final exams will be administered. Please pay special attention to your individual exam schedule.
Find out more »December 2016
Accepted Student Reception
The Office of Admissions will host an Accepted Student Reception on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Blackburn Conference Center, located across the street from the law school. This event is a great opportunity for incoming students to learn more about their future law school home. Accepted students will have the opportunity to speak with faculty, administration, current students, alumni, and more. To RSVP, please complete the form below. Contact the Office of Admissions at…
Find out more »January 2017
Spring 2017 Orientation
Orientation for first-year students is mandatory and will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 AND Saturday, January 7, 2017. Orientation on Thursday, January 5, 2017 will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Room 709. The full schedule can be accessed here.
Find out more »Spring 2017 Orientation CANCELLED
Orientation for first-year students is mandatory and will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 AND Saturday, January 7, 2017. On Saturday, January 7, 2017 Orientation begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Front Desk of AJMLS. The full schedule can be accessed here. Due to the winter storm, orientation for Saturday, January 7, 2017 is cancelled and the law school will be closed.
Find out more »First Day of Spring Semester Classes
First day of Spring 2017 classes. Please refer to your individual course schedules for class times.
Find out more »Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
The last day to drop/add classes without incurring a penalty. Penalties will be assessed after this date.
Find out more »Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Classes will be cancelled today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Find out more »February 2017
Breaking Down Barriers: The Keys to Overcoming Obstacles to Success
The Office of Student Affairs and Pro Bono Programs will be hosting their next Professionalism Seminar on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the Blackburn Conference Center. The event, "Breaking Down Barriers: The Keys to Overcoming Obstacles to Success," will feature speaker Justice Carol W. Hunstein. Please save the date and do not forget to wear your professional best.
Find out more »Prospective Student Open House
At Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, our students come for law school but find a community. The Office of Admissions invites all students interested in pursuing a law degree to attend an Open House to experience our “community” firsthand. At the Open House, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the school, meet professors, students, and key staff. Prospective students can also expect an engaging mock class presentation taught by one of our faculty members. The Open House will…
Find out more »Family and Juvenile Law Society
The Family and Juvenile Law Society will be holding their Second General Body Meeting of Spring 2017 on February 21, 2017 from 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. for day students and 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. for evening students. Both meetings will be held in Room 201. Agenda: Meet and Greet; CASA Orientation Recap; Upcoming Events and Pro Bono Opportunities. Free food and drinks will be provided to those in attendance. If you cannot attend, but you are interested in becoming a…
Find out more »The Public Interest Law Society
Join the Public Interest Law Society for our next General Body Meeting on Wednesday February 22nd at 5:30 p.m. in Room 202. Email Alicia Thompson for more information.
Find out more »CLEO Road to Law School
The Council on Legal Education Opportunity ("CLEO") is a national organization that was founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school. CLEO is hosting Road to Law School seminar at AJMLS. In order to participate in the Seminar, you must be either a low-income, minority, or otherwise disadvantaged student. This is a one-day forum. Registration is open on a first come, first serve basis. Please click here to register. Join Cleo for a free pre-law…
Find out more »Midterm Exam Period
Where applicable, midterms will be administered during this period. Refer to your individual course syllabus.
Find out more »March 2017
So You Want to go to Law School, Now What?: Part 1
Are you interested in law school, but have no idea where to begin? Join this informative webinar to learn essential tips as you begin your journey towards earning your law degree. In the first installment of this two-part webinar series we will focus on undergraduate and post graduate work and preparing for the Law School Admissions Test. Be sure to bring a pen and paper to take notes! Click here to register. Reach out to the admissions@johnmarshall.edu with any questions…
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