Celebrating the Accomplishments of Women on the John Marshall Law Journal

By Professor Van Detta, Faculty Advisor Since Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s (AJMLS) earliest graduating classes in the 1930s, women have been prominent in our student body, in our student organizations, and in our alumni. John Marshall’s commitment to educating law students of all genders goes back to its very founding, as evidenced by this wonderful… Read More

Breaking Barriers: A Standing Ovation for Luci Harrell, Law School Graduate and the First Student to Begin Law School While Incarcerated

In a world where challenges often dictate the limits of one’s potential, Lucilla Harrell’s story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Lucilla “Luci” Harrell, who recently graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), is no ordinary graduate. Her quest to become a lawyer is as extraordinary as it is… Read More

Atlanta’s John Marshall Faculty Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries

In 2017, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is fortunate to celebrate major milestone faculty anniversaries for six professors. Professor Michael Lynch is celebrating 20 years with AJMLS while Professors Dalton, Jeffries, McMillian, Mears, and Rapping are all celebrating 10 years with the Law School. AJMLS is built on the principle that the Law School is… Read More

John Marshall Advocacy Board

Membership To become a member of the Advocacy Board, one must have been chosen as the best appellant or appellee in their Legal Writing, Research, and Analysis (“LWRA”) II class; or have been chosen by the Executive Board in an additional tryout opportunity hosted by the Advocacy Board. All potential members must meet and maintain… Read More

AJMLS Welcomes Exchange Scholar Professor John Travis Marshall to Speak

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School welcomes Exchange Scholar from Georgia State University (GSU) College of Law, Professor John Travis Marshall to the law school for an engaging and in-depth discussion surrounding issues on environmental law. Professor Marshall will speak at the law school on October 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Blackburn Conference Center and present… Read More

Professors Jonathan Rapping and Jeffrey A. Van Detta published this month in Volume 17, Issue 1 of the John Marshall Law Journal, Presented at Faculty Showcase

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to announce that Professors Jonathan Rapping and Jeffrey A. Van Detta have been prominently featured in Volume XVII, Issue I of the John Marshall Law Journal. Their scholarly works were presented at the Faculty Showcase during the Journal Symposium held in March 2024, underscoring the institution’s commitment… Read More

Winter preLaw Magazine Names Atlanta’s John Marshall Among Best Law Schools for Diversity

Providing a diverse learning environment for students is important to the faculty and administration at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS). While this diversity enriches the academic environment, it also challenges the law school to meet the educational needs of students, many of whom are either returning to the rigors of an academic experience, or… Read More

Meet the Atlanta’s John Marshall 2022-2023 SBA Executive Board

Keith Collins, President Where were you raised: I was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education: I am an incredibly proud graduate of Norfolk State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University). Behold! What are your future career plans: My immediate interests are split somewhere between Criminal Law and Entertainment and… Read More

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law Journal to Host Symposium: Accountability Courts

On March 22, 2019, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) will host its annual Law Journal Symposium. This event, held at the Blackburn Conference Center from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., will consist of many esteemed guest speakers and judges all focused on this year’s topic: Accountability Courts in Georgia. Registrants will have the opportunity… Read More

Board of Directors

Adam Malone Chairman, Board of Directors Partner, Malone Law Adam Malone is a partner in the successful trial practice of Malone Law, which focuses on helping families in cases involving brain and spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations, and wrongful death. He is board certified in the complex area of medical negligence by the American Board… Read More

Atlanta’s John Marshall to Offer International Business Transactions (IBT 810) Online Summer 2015

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce that Associate Dean for Scholarship and the John E. Ryan Professor of International Business & Workplace Law, Jeffrey A. Van Detta, will open his upper-division elective course– International Business Transactions (IBT 810) online this summer to visiting law students. The online learning community is not new to Dean Van… Read More

Alumni on the Move

Submission If you would like to submit a suggestion for the AJMLS Alumni on the Move series, please complete the form below. Welcomed submissions include announcements such as: new job placement, new job promotion, new appointment to leadership position, new firm opening, new award, new publication, new public speaking engagement, new professional achievement, new philanthropy… Read More

Meet the Atlanta’s John Marshall 2020-2021 Executive Board

Promiss Yarber, President Where were you raised: I was raised in Macon, Georgia. Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education: I completed my undergraduate education at Georgia Southern University. What are your future career plans: My future career plans include being a practicing personal injury attorney and doing pro bono work with the… Read More

Wondering If You “Belong” in Law School? Feeling Like an Imposter? Part 1

Don’t worry. It’s completely normal. Part 1 Written by: Scot Goins, Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success Introduction: Law Students and Impostor Syndrome If you are like many law students over the years here at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (‘AJMLS’), you can probably relate, at least in part, to the following quote: “I… Read More

Justice Clarence Thomas is Keynote Speaker at John Marshall Commencement

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. During the ceremonies, the law school conferred more than 160 Juris Doctor degrees. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of… Read More

Justice Clarence Thomas is Keynote Speaker at John Marshall Commencement

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. During the ceremonies, the law school conferred more than 160 Juris Doctor degrees. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of… Read More

The Honorable Wendell Willard Visits John Marshall

The Honorable Wendell Willard, Chairman of the Georgia House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, recently visited Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School to speak to Professor Michael Mears’ Evidence class. State Representative Willard led a decade long fight to have the model rules of evidence adopted in Georgia. It was largely through his efforts that Georgia adopted the… Read More

Atlanta’s John Marshall Moot Court Team Scores Historic Victory

April 2014 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) moot team made history by winning the 2014 Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Competition. The victory represents a milestone for the law school. Every year, law schools in the state of Georgia compete against each other at Intrastate, where student competitors are scored on written briefs and oral… Read More

Atlanta's John Marshall Moot Court Team Scores Historic Victory

April 2014 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) moot team made history by winning the 2014 Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Competition. The victory represents a milestone for the law school. Every year, law schools in the state of Georgia compete against each other at Intrastate, where student competitors are scored on written briefs and oral… Read More

John Marshall BLSA Chapter Donate Time and Food to the Atlanta Community Food Bank

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA), in conjunction with the SBA, recently donated over 440 pounds of non-perishable items to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The staff at the food bank was overjoyed at the sizable donation and expressed their gratitude for the students and staff who worked tirelessly to collect… Read More

John Marshall Day

The Georgia House of Representatives proclaimed John Marshall Day on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. This proclamation was sponsored by Representatives Doug Collins (2008) and Billy Maddox (2006), and was attended by Dean Richardson Lynn, Associate Dean Kathleen Burch, and John Marshall students and faculty. The event recognized the growth and achievements of Atlanta’s John Marshall… Read More

November 2022 Outstanding Student of the Quarter Award

The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce the names of the students who were selected for the Outstanding Student of the Quarter Award. This award is designed to recognize the contributions and efforts of students who excel in and/or out of the classroom and are dedicated to enriching the law school and greater communities. 1L Class Timecca Cordero Timecca… Read More

Atlanta’s John Marshall Alumni Are Sworn Into Practice at Mass Swearing-In Ceremony

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School hosted a mass swearing-in ceremony for its recent graduates and alumni on November 29, 2018 at the Blackburn Conference Center. The Law School was honored by Justice Carol Hunstein of the Georgia Supreme Court and Judge T. Jackson Bedford of the Fulton County Superior Court. Thank you to all who participated… Read More

Atlanta’s John Marshall Hosts 9th Annual Owl Classic Invitational Mock Trial Tournament

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School was pleased to host the 9th Annual Owl Classic Invitation Mock Trial Tournament for Kennesaw State University this past weekend. Over the course of two days, the competition welcomed 180 participants and 25 judges to Atlanta and the Law School. Thank you to this year’s coordinators: Dr. Elizabeth Gordon, Mary Loudermilk,… Read More

November 2023 Outstanding Student of the Quarter

The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce the names of the students who were selected for the Outstanding Student of the Quarter Award. This award is designed to recognize the contributions and efforts of students who excel in and/or out of the classroom and are dedicated to enriching the law school and greater communities. 1L Class Rachel Avrunin Rachel… Read More

AJMLS Welcomes the Department of Justice’s Office for Access to Justice: National Law School Tour

Click here to view the live stream during the event [J]ustice demands more than good prosecutors and good judges. It demands meaningful access to counsel for the accused, including those who cannot afford attorneys. To provide that access, and to reaffirm the kind of faith in law upon which our democracy depends, public defender offices… Read More

AJMLS Law Journal Elects 2023-2024 Editorial Board for Volume XVII

The 2022-2023 Law Journal Editorial Board and its Faculty Advisor Editor since 2015, Professor Van Detta, are pleased to announce the election of the six new members of the Editorial Board of the Law Journal for 2023-2024. Be sure to visit the Law Journal site here to see all past publications. Editor in Chief – Jacob Belcastro Raised… Read More

Wondering If You “Belong” in Law School? Feeling Like an Imposter? Part 2

Don’t worry. It’s completely normal. Part 2 Written by: Scot Goins, Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success Introduction: Law Students and Impostor Syndrome In Part 1 of this post, we discussed how students here at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) or any law school, can fall victim to negative self-talk and doubts. The… Read More

Preparing for Law School

There is no single path that best prepares an individual for success in law school or the practice of law.  Successful law students come from many walks of life and educational backgrounds.  Some enter law school directly from undergraduate school without any work experience while others begin their legal education significantly later in life and… Read More

The AJMLS Alumni Association Announces its 2021 Board of Directors

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Alumni Association is proud to announce the newly reconstituted Alumni Association Board of Directors. The Alumni Association Board of Directors consists of attorneys, judges, and executive officers in all areas of practice. Many members of the Board are owners of their law firms, while others work for major organizations… Read More

CLEO and AJMLS recently presented Road to Law School, a prelaw seminar

In conjunction with The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (“CLEO”), Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (“AJMLS”) recently presented Road to Law School, a prelaw seminar. CLEO is a national organization that was founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.* The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen… Read More

History

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School was founded in 1933 as an independent, freestanding educational institution dedicated to providing a quality educational opportunity to non-traditional or adult learners, and to other significantly underserved segments of Georgia citizenry. The first Dean of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School was S.B. Fenster who, along with the other founders of… Read More

Congratulations to Our 2020 Graduates and Award Recipients

The Law School is incredibly proud of its graduates. Your perseverance and resilience during this challenging time is a testament to your professionalism and work ethic. We look forward to following your careers and championing all your future successes. Valedictorians This award is given to the valedictorian from each of the school’s divisions (full-time and… Read More

Student Organizations

Advocacy Board: Moot Court and Mock Trial The Advocacy Board, the parent organization governing both Moot Court and Mock Trial, is a selective, academic organization that fosters and promotes students’ oratory and legal writing skills through participation in regional and national competitions. Moot Court competitions allow law students the opportunity to write appellate briefs based… Read More

AJMLS Street Law Program Educates and Inspires Local High School Students

January 2014 For the second year, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is partnering with the Northern District of Georgia’s United States Attorney’s Office to host a Street Law Program at Booker T. Washington high school.  The first year’s program was such as success that a second program was met with universal enthusiasm.  This year’s program… Read More

Professor Van Detta Named the John E. Ryan Professor of International Business & Workplace Law

Dean Richardson Lynn is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, in recognition of Professor Jeffrey Van Detta’s distinguished service to the law school, his excellence as a teacher, and the breadth and depth of his scholarship, has conferred upon him a named Chair in Law:  The John… Read More

AJMLS Ranked Top School for Criminal Law by PreLaw Magazine for 5th Year

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to report its most recent “A-” ranking as a top school for criminal law by preLaw Magazine. The 2023 top ranking marks the fifth year in a row receiving the distinguished nod. Since 2011, AJMLS has proudly offered a specialized curriculum to students interested in the field… Read More

Pre Law Advisor and Graduate School Counselor Outreach

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Pre-law advisors and graduate school counselors play such an important role in student success, before and after the law school admissions process. The Office of Admissions created this page specifically for those that advise students and recent graduates with their law school options…. Read More

New Savannah Law School Begins Accepting Applications for Fall 2012

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 atm.savannahlawschool.org or on their laptop or personal computer at www.savannahlawschool.org/apply. SLS is only the second law school enabling students to apply… Read More

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition for cohorts entering the program in Fall 2019 will be $1,435 per credit hour. Students enrolled in the LL.M. in Employment Law will be part-time students, earning 24 credit hours over 5 consecutive semesters. Tuition is charged on a per credit hour basis and there are few other expenses associated the LL.M. in Employment… Read More

Professor Jonathan Rapping Helps Facilitate Trial Advocacy Workshop at Harvard Law School

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Professor and Director of the Criminal Justice Certificate Program, Jonathan A. Rapping, helped to facilitate the Trial Advocacy Workshop for law students at Harvard Law School January 9-10, 2019. In addition to his roles at AJMLS, Professor Rapping serves as the President and Founder of Gideon’s Promise, is a Visiting Professor of Law… Read More

Professor Rapping Receives the INSPIRE Award from Cardozo School of Law

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School professor Jonathan Rapping was recently awarded the INSPIRE Award from Cardozo School of Law in New York City. The award was given to Professor Rapping, President and Founder of Gideon’s Promise, because of his work with an organization that inspires, mobilizes and trains legal professionals to provide the highest quality… Read More

AJMLS Director of Admissions Tells the AJC ‘It’s Never Too Late for Law School’

In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJMLS Director of Admissions Rebecca Stafford spoke with Martha Foster about the why nontraditional students thrive at our law school. “We take a very holistic approach, taking into account the applicant’s experience and ability to overcome life’s obstacles,” Stafford said. “When students apply, we encourage them to… Read More

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… Read More

Alumnus David Lee Windecher Publishes Book, Credits Law School

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Alumnus, David Lee Windecher (’12), has chronicled his extraordinary life journey of going from defendant to defense attorney in his soon to be released book* “AmerIcan Dream: HisStory in the Making”. He hopes to utilize his personal story to inspire others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. “John Marshall gave me… Read More

Professor Rapping Named the 2013 Public Interest Scholar in Residence at Touro Law School

Professor Jon Rapping was recently selected as the 2013 Public Interest Scholar in Residence at Touro Law School. Through the Distinguished Public Interest Lawyer in Residence Program, Touro Law Center recognizes attorneys who have made significant contributions to society by representation of individuals or groups historically denied access to justice. Honorees visit the Law Center… Read More

GABWA Features AJMLS Office of Financial Aid in a Law School 101 Interview

The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) recently interviewed former AJMLS Financial Aid Counselor, Montre Everett on their talk show “Legally Speaking”. The segment titled “Law School 101” featured Everett alongside a Georgia State University College of Law Admissions Coordinator. As always, Everett provided current, relevant and insightful financial aid information and advice. The… Read More

Professor Rapping Gives Keynote Address at University of Iowa Law School

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Professor Jon Rapping was recently the keynote speaker at the University of Iowa Law School’s “Fifty Years of Gideon” symposium. Professor Rapping was chosen based to his work with Gideon’s Promise, his nonprofit organization that works to inspire, mobilize and train legal professionals to provide the highest quality defense representation… Read More

AJMLS Student Selected for Gideon’s Promise Summer Law Clerk Program

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School student, Spencer Fredericks along with 15 first- and second-year law students have been chosen to join the highly selective Gideon’s Promise Summer Law Clerk Program class of 2014. The clerks will assist public defender offices in the Southeast that partner with Gideon’s Promise, a nonprofit organization founded by AJMLS Professor… Read More

March 2023 Outstanding Student of the Quarter

The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce the names of the students who were selected for the Outstanding Student of the Quarter Award. This award is designed to recognize the contributions and efforts of students who excel in and/or out of the classroom and are dedicated to enriching the law school and greater communities. 1L Class Gabriel Williams Gabriel… Read More

Academic Policies

Program of Study The program of study at the School of Law provides for flexibility in meeting the needs of students. The full-time program requires attendance in residence for six semesters over three academic years, during which the full-time student is required to devote substantially all of his or her time to the study of… Read More

2023 3L and 4L Week: Class Superlatives

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) celebrated 3L/4L week alongside the ABA, who hosted a series of recorded and live webinars themed around preparing for graduation, the bar exam, and life after law school. Over the past few years, law students have faced unprecedented challenges attending law school during a global pandemic and we believe… Read More

Are You Making the Most of Your Law School Visit?

This is the time of year when students are planning visits to various law schools across the country. Whether you’re a prospective student or admitted student, US News & World Report strongly suggest visiting schools in order to make a well-informed decision. Author, Shawn O’Connor, details how to make the most of your law school visit and… Read More

Transfer Students

Transfer students are those who have satisfactorily completed at least one semester at a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and are in good academic standing at that school. Transfer applicants are required to submit: Complete, sign, and date this application; Submit a 2-3 page transfer statement (as an electronic attachment) with… Read More

Three Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School

The Lawyerist.com recently posted an article geared toward helping prospective law students choose the right school to attend. Author Tyler White recalls his journey to becoming a 1L and provides important advice for those looking to pursue a legal education. According to White, there are three key factors to consider when shopping for the right… Read More

Board of Directors Emeritus

Retired Justice Carol W. Hunstein Member Emeritus, Board of Directors Former Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia Justice Carol W. Hunstein is a former justice on the Georgia Supreme Court. She was appointed to the court in November 1992 by Democratic Governor Zell Miller. Justice Hunstein was re-elected for additional six-year terms in 2000, 2006, and… Read 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… Read More

Savannah Law School Class of 2020 Commencement

We are pleased to announce that Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School will hold the Savannah Law School Class of 2020 Juris Doctor Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at The Historic Savannah Theatre. Details The graduation ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. However, graduates are to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for robing, rehearsal, and… Read More

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… Read More

Law School Brief

  Welcome to AABS’s Law School Brief! Here you will find advice, tips, strategies, and information to help you perform at your best academically, intellectually, and emotionally throughout your law school journey and beyond. Whether you are pre-law, 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L, or a graduate taking the bar exam, we have something for you.  

Webinar- Preparing for Law School: The Transition

Are you getting ready to begin your law school education? This webinar is a great opportunity to help you prepare for law school. Please join us as we share tips on how to transition to being a first-year law student. We will discuss the financial aid process and share what tools you will need to be… Read More

AJMLS Law Journal Elects 2024-2025 Editorial Board for Volume XVIII

The 2023-2024 Law Journal Editorial Board and its Faculty Advisor Editor since 2015, Professor Van Detta, are pleased to announce the election of the seven new members of the Editorial Board of the Law Journal for 2024-2025. Be sure to visit the Law Journal site here to see all past publications. Suzanne Fulcher Oldweiler Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Oldweiler,… Read More

Congratulations to Our 2021 Graduates and Award Recipients

The Law School is incredibly proud of its graduates. Your perseverance and resilience during this challenging time is a testament to your professionalism and work ethic. We look forward to following your careers and championing all your future successes. Valedictorians This award is given to the valedictorian from each of the school’s divisions (full-time and… Read More

1st Annual Law School Diversity Panel at GSU

Event: The Multi-Bar Leadership Council invites you to our 1st Annual Law School Diversity Panel, “Leveraging Your Strengths to Strategically Navigate Your Career” Date: 10/9/2018 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Where: Georgia State University College of Law Who: All law students What: “Diversity does not simply mean the inclusion of people of different… Read More