September 2016
Access Series Part 1: Thinking About Law School and Beyond…
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 this first of a two-part series, you will learn about how you can prepare for the law school application process as well as access resources to assist you as you prepare for law school, the bar and a career in law. Please register to attend here.
Find out more »#StayMadAbby: The Politics, Promise and Perplexity of Fisher II
The American Constitution Society is hosting Professor Tanya Washington for a thought-provoking discussion on the status of affirmative action and equal protection under the law. All viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged. The event will be held in Room 304 and dinner will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Samantha Embry at slembry@johnmarshall.edu.
Find out more »Midterm Exam Period
Midterm exam period. Please refer to your individual course syllabus. Not every course and professor administers a midterm.
Find out more »October 2016
MPRE Workshop
An MPRE Workshop facilitated by Dean Boone will be held in Room 302/303. The Workshop will be a review of topics covered on the MPRE. It is meant to supplement and enhance your personal preparations for the MPRE. Attendance is encouraged!
Find out more »Kaplan MBE Skills Workshop
Kaplan is hosting an MBE Skill Workshop. The event will be held on October 29th and 30th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. The event will be held in the 1430 Building in room 709. If you have any questions about the event please reach out to Aarti Surtani at aarti.surtani@kaplan.com.
Find out more »November 2016
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 »The American Incarceration System: Incarceration the American Way
The Public Interest Law Society ("PILS") will host a panel titled, The American Incarceration System: Incarceration the American Way on Monday, November 7th at 4:30 p.m. in the Blackburn Conference Center Auditorium. Join PILS for an in depth discussion that will include topics such as the school to prison pipeline, mass incarceration, and racial disparities within the incarceration system. Panel members include Simone N. Hylton, Fulton County Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney; Professor Kathleen Burch, Interim In-House Counsel ACLU of Georgia; Judge…
Find out more »Justice for the Poor: Helping our Clients Navigate the Justice System (5 CLE Credits Available)
The Criminal Justice Honors Program at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School presents Justice for the Poor: Helping our Clients Navigate the Justice System (A CLE Program Designed for Public Defenders and Defense Attorneys) The Criminal Justice Honors Program prepares students to become practitioners in the criminal justice arena. The Law School partners with public defender and prosecutor offices to prepare the advocates needed to help build and maintain a criminal justice system committed to the principles of fairness and equal…
Find out more »Fall 2016 Free Practice LSAT
The Office of Admissions, along with The Princeton Review, is hosting a free practice LSAT. Participation in a practice LSAT is highly recommended as it is an excellent way to prepare before test day. You can rate your performance under mimicked test conditions. Register for the event in advance here. Please reach out to the Office of Admissions if you have any questions or to get additional information.
Find out more »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.
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