The Alumni Office would like to congratulate Dustin “Dusty” Hightower (’08) on his most recent accomplishment! On January 3, 2012, Dusty was elected to represent District 68 in the Georgia Legislature. He joins fellow AJMLS alumni in the Legislature, Senator Ronald Ramsey (’92), and Representatives Stephen Allison (’96), Alex Atwood (’93), Douglas Collins (’08) and… Read More
United State of Women In Georgia (USOW ) Galvanize Program 11/18-11/19 Click Here for information on the event. Contact Anna Hewat at anna@civicnation.org for any further questions.
Blackburn Conference Center at 4:45 p.m. This session will be extremely informative to any student planning to take the Georgia July 2019 or Feb 2020 Bar Exam. Questions? Contact the Office of Academic Achievement at oaa@johnmarshall.edu
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Room 201 10:35 a.m., 12:50 p.m., 3:10 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Apolinsky & Van Detta_The Antebellum Irony Of Georgia’s Disguised Lex Fori Doctrine_50 Cumberland L Rev 149 (2020)
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DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS AND MPRE SCORES February Exam – January 31 July Exam – June 30 https://www.gabaradmissions.org/bar-examination-information
Apolinsky & Van Detta_The Antebellum Irony of Georgia’s Conflict of Laws_50 CumbLRev 407 (2020)
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS AND MPRE SCORES February Exam – January 31 July Exam – June 30 https://www.gabaradmissions.org/bar-examination-information
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ADA ACCOMMODATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST February Exam – December 1 July Exam – May 1 https://www.gabaradmissions.org/bar-examination-information
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Providing a diverse learning environment for students is important to the faculty and administration at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. 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 are… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and the John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc. are excited to share great news about a recent $100,000 matching gift donation by an anonymous donor. AJMLS alumni can now participate and help achieve the Law School’s goal of providing more scholarships to our students this upcoming academic year. The… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) moved into its new Downtown Atlanta campus in 2021. In connection with its move, the Law School received its largest in-kind donation from the American Cancer Society (ACS) of premium office furniture. The Atlanta nonprofit donated enough furniture to furnish every office, conference room, and common area in the… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce its plans to relocate to new facilities in the heart of Downtown, Atlanta, just over two miles south of its current location. The Law School has secured the prominent architectural firm, Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, to lead the… Read More
April 2012 Catholic Charities of Atlanta (CCA) and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) today announced a partnership to open Georgia’s first Immigration Law Clinic to provide CCA clients with legal counsel and representation and offer second-and third-year law students real-world experience under the direction of licensed attorneys. Key facts about the new Immigration Law… Read More
January 2014 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully ABA-accredited, independent law school – will host their first prospective student open house event of the 2014 year featuring a mock class presentation taught by noted professor and Associate Dean for Scholarships Jeffrey Van Detta. Students interested in attending Atlanta’s John Marshall Law… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) announces that after completion 5 ½ years of dedicated service, Dean Jace C. Gatewood will step down from his role as Dean and CEO at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. Dean Gatewood’s leadership has been characterized by a resolute commitment to the growth and success of the… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Cieply, Ed.D., Founder of Cieply Law and Partner at RAMA International Inc., to the Board of Directors. The appointment occurred late September 2023 and is a celebrated homecoming as the new Board member was a former Associate Dean at AJMLS. Cieply… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Judge Dustin W. Hightower, Class of 2008, as the Law School’s 2023 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 21, 2023 at the Rialto Center for the Arts – 80 Forsyth St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. A live stream… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 10th Dean, Jace C. Gatewood. Dean Gatewood succeeded Dean Malcolm L. Morris on January 1, 2020 as Interim Dean and CEO, becoming the first African American to serve in the role since the school’s founding in 1933. Dean Gatewood, who has… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Ms. Linda A. Klein, of Baker Donelson, as the Law School’s 2018 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 19, 2018 at the Cobb Galleria Centre – Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Dean Malcolm L. Morris notes,… Read More
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. New administrators include: Kevin Cieply, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Prior to joining AJMLS in 2008, Cieply served more… Read More
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 attended this year’s Summit. The students came from various schools from the Atlanta and Clayton County school districts. Their day started with a continental breakfast and ice-breaker conducted by Darrick McDuffie, an… Read More
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 attended this year’s Summit. The students came from various schools from the Atlanta and Clayton County school districts. Their day started with a continental breakfast and ice-breaker conducted by Darrick McDuffie, an… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has named its next chairman. With the recent retirement of longtime chairman and champion, Dr. Michael C. Markovitz, the AJMLS Board of Directors thoughtfully elected fellow board member and AJMLS alumnus, Adam Malone. Malone is a respected catastrophic personal injury attorney and owner of Malone Law Medical Malpractice and… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda A. Klein, immediate past president of the American Bar Association and Shareholder at Baker Donelson, as an Advisor to the Board of Directors. Linda’s leadership experience and work at the American Bar Association, which is the largest voluntary professional association in… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has reached a significant milestone in legal education excellence, achieving a 92.45% two-year Ultimate Bar Passage rate for 2022—the highest in recent history. This marks a steady and impressive increase over the past few years underscoring the effectiveness of our academic support and bar preparation initiatives. The 2022 rate… Read More
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. In recent years, employment law claims of all types have increased in number and scope, requiring attorneys to develop new strategies to serve their clients on both the employer… Read More
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. In recent years, employment law claims of all types have increased in number and scope, requiring attorneys to develop new strategies to serve their clients on both the employer… Read More
The Directors of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and the Savannah Law School are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Malcolm L. Morris as Dean/CEO and Professor of Law, effective July 1, 2014. Professor Morris has enjoyed a distinguished career including two terms as the Associate Dean and one as Interim Dean at Northern… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and Savannah Law School jointly announced that they have each been designated as a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse. Institutions competed for the elite Military Friendly® School title by completing a survey of over 100 questions covering ten categories,… Read More
On Monday, March 18, 2024, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) celebrated the grand opening of its new lecture hall, student lounge, and study center with all-day events. “The addition of this new floor is a testament to our commitment to providing a supportive and enriching environment for all members of our community,” said Dean… Read More
February 2013 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only fully ABA-accredited, independent law school – today announced that the theme of its 6th Annual Fred Gray Social Justice Seminar will document the growing social and environmental issues facing women today. Every year Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School hosts its Fred Gray Social Justice… Read More
Update: The Accelerated spring entry program has been suspended indefinitely as of October 2018. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) will launch the first spring admission for Georgia law schools beginning January 13, 2014. In addition to the new entry date, the law school currently offers a full- and part-time Juris Doctor program, J.D. Honors… Read More
April 2014 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) – Georgia’s only ABA-accredited, independent law school – announced the appointment of Malcolm L. Morris as the law school’s next Dean effective July 1, 2014. Following the retirement of Dean Richardson Lynn who served as dean for eight years, AJMLS looks forward to expanding its vision under… Read More
William J. Black, III, is a Georgia lawyer and veteran who graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School where he was Editor in Chief of the Law Journal and was a 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games Athlete. In the heart of Atlanta, where skyscrapers abound and urban life buzzes, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr., Class of 1992, as the Law School’s 2024 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The ceremony will be held at the Rialto Center for the Arts, located at 80 Forsyth St.,… Read More
The Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Public Interest Law Society (PILS) hosted its annual “PILS Auction” on March 11, 2022 at Atlanta Tech Village. The event was a success with more than 100 people in attendance and over 65 live and silent auction items. Notable auction items included an Atlanta United Jersey signed by… Read More
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. John Marshall developed its Program with two goals in mind: higher bar passage rates and developing client-ready graduates who can practice law independently after obtaining a law license. The… Read More
April 2012 Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) “today announced the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Council on Legal Education and Admissions has acquiesced to its application to launch online and resident LL.M. programs for foreign-educated attorneys. Classes begin Fall 2012. These new programs brings to three the number of LL.M. programs offered by AJMLS. The… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Judge Angela Duncan, Class of 1996, as the Law School’s 2021 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 22, 2021 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atrium Ballroom – 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303. A live stream of… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is proud to recognize three students who have been selected as 2025 scholarship recipients by the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) Foundation. These honors reflect the students’ exceptional dedication, leadership, and potential within the legal profession. Alisha McCrimmon 2025 Luisa Alejos Scholarship Recipient Alisha McCrimmon, a highly engaged student… Read More
Wednesday, May 7 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | State Bar of Georgia 6 CLE Credits including 1.5 Ethics Join the AJMLS Alumni Association Board for its inaugural CLE, Beyond Borders: Immigration Law’s Ripple Effect on Criminal, Family, and Employment Law. This comprehensive program is open to all legal professionals interested in how immigration… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Schlachter, attorney and board-certified Neurological Surgeon, to the Board of Directors. Dr. Schlachter is a 2004 graduate of AJMLS and owns The Schlachter Law Firm. Dr. Schlachter is one of the few attorneys in the United States who has a unique… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Teri P. McClure, Former General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer, Senior Vice President of Labor Relations and Communications for United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS), to the Board of Directors. Before retiring in 2019, McClure had responsibility globally for Legal and… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has teamed up with the Atlanta VA Health Care System to provide legal services at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. The Homeless Veteran’s Clinic is a pro bono project of the Law School that originally started as an externship. Due to COVID-19, services at the hospital were scaled back… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Judge Ural Glanville, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County, to the Board of Directors. After eight years as a magistrate judge and 17 years on the superior court bench, Judge Glanville became chief judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit… Read More
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. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School conferred a Degree of Masters of Law… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to announce the renaming of its Consecutive Giving Society to The Gatewood Society, in honor of Dean and CEO Jace C. Gatewood. This change pays tribute to Dean Gatewood’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and impactful future for AJMLS. While the name… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Kwaku C. George (KC), a Director of the National Development Council (NDC), to the Board of Directors. George’s background in the for profit, public, and non-profit sectors bring unique perspective to the Law School as it is currently converting to a non-profit institution…. Read More
As we observe Veterans Day, it’s important to reflect on the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans and the challenges they often face when returning home. One of the most pressing challenges is homelessness, which affects many veterans who struggle to access vital services and benefits. At Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, we are proud… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) continues its upward momentum in bar exam performance, building on the historic success reported in recent years. In recent history, the Bar Passage Rate for AJMLS has reflected a strong and consistent trajectory of improvement. Following a historic high in ultimate bar passage for the Class of 2022, Atlanta’s… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to share that the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, at its February 18-19, 2021, meeting, concluded that the information provided by the Law School is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with its bar passage standard, Standard… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Congresswoman Lucy McBath as the Law School’s 2019 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 18, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center – 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard NW Atlanta, GA 30313. The Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) hosted the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit at the Law School on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for oral arguments. Federal courts of appeals across the country conduct special sittings at law schools to provide law students with real-life exposure to sitting panels of judges, oral arguments by… Read More
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. The Honorable Griffin B. Bell delivered the commencement address. Judge Bell, appointed to… Read More
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. The Honorable Griffin B. Bell delivered the commencement address. Judge Bell, appointed to… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
On September 27th, 2024, Marc Reece, Director of Recruitment and Outreach at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), accepted an award from Oakwood University in recognition of their successful partnership with its Pre-Law Program. The award presentation, attended by Oakwood’s Pre-Law Advisor Marcya Burden, who also serves as Vice President of the Southern Association of… Read More
The willful and wanton murder of George Floyd serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing institutional racial and social injustices in this country. The painful wounds that flow from the unequal administration of justice run deep. In a democratic society, law is the covenant that binds free people together. The legitimacy of that covenant… Read More
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. Volunteers included faculty, staff and students of the school, with Professor Renata Turner, Shannon Keef, Randi Moore, Anne Bowerman, Carlos Nauedo, Alpa Amin, Barbara Herzberg, Lauren Wallace, Cliff Turner… Read More
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. Volunteers included faculty, staff and students of the school, with Professor Renata Turner, Shannon Keef, Randi Moore, Anne Bowerman, Carlos Nauedo, Alpa Amin, Barbara Herzberg, Lauren Wallace, Cliff Turner… Read More
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. Volunteers included faculty, staff and students of the school, with Professor Renata Turner, Shannon Keef, Randi Moore, Anne Bowerman, Carlos Nauedo, Alpa Amin, Barbara Herzberg, Lauren Wallace, Cliff Turner… Read More
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) was pleased to host the 11th Annual Owl Classic Invitation Mock Trial Tournament for Kennesaw State University (KSU). After a one year pause due to COVID-19, the competition welcomed nine teams to the new AJMLS campus in Downtown Atlanta. Thank you to this year’s coordinators: Dr. Elizabeth… Read More
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) was pleased to host the 12th Annual Owl Classic Invitation Mock Trial Tournament for Kennesaw State University (KSU). The competition welcomed Lee University, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), University of South Florida (USF), University of West Florida (UWF), Auburn University, Mercer University, Georgia State… Read More
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) community, comprised of staff, students, and alumni, partnered with Avalon Sports, the Office of Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, District 6, the Cobb Justice Foundation Legal Aid’s Office, the Grady Gives Foundation, and many more to provide turkeys, hens, hams, Thanksgiving fixings, and… Read More
Receive five CLE hours including one hour of Professionalism presented by full-time and adjunct John Marshall Law School faculty. This program is offered to alumni at cost: $5.00 for each general hour and $15.00 for the hour of Professionalism. Non-alumni fees are $10.00 for each general hour and $30.00 for the hour of Professionalism. Register… Read More
On Friday, October 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s 90th Anniversary celebration will commemorate a rich history of legal education while looking forward to continued excellence, innovation, and impact in the legal field. RSVP is required for the seated event. If you did not receive an invitation… Read More
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