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 (AJMLS) proudly hosted the 15th Annual Kennesaw State University (KSU) Owl Classic Invitational Mock Trial Tournament, held November 1–2. The event brought together teams from across the Southeast for a weekend of spirited advocacy, collaboration, and learning inside the courtroom. This year’s tournament welcomed teams from:Georgia State University, Auburn University,… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Justina Mason as the new Director of Student Programs and Support Services. Dr. Mason brings more than a decade of experience in higher education leadership, with a focus on designing intentional student experiences that combine academic rigor and meaningful engagement. Dr. Mason has strengthened… 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) 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 (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 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
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to continue its commitment to access to justice through its partnership with the DeKalb County Magistrate Court Mediation Program, which was established in 2020 as a pilot program brought together by Chief Magistrate Judge Berryl A. Anderson and Dr. Bridgett Ortega. Through this initiative, only AJMLS students… 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
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
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) proudly hosts a Mass Swearing-In Ceremony today, Friday, October 17, 2025, celebrating the accomplishments of alumni who recently passed the Georgia Bar Exam. During the ceremony, 40 AJMLS alumni are officially sworn into the Court of Appeals of Georgia, the Supreme… 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 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
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to introduce the very first group of students and alumni participating in the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI). This program gives participants the chance to gain real-world experience while working on important cases alongside respected attorneys. The inaugural cohort includes: Through CCJI, AJMLS students and alumni… 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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5/17/2025 – Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Graduation
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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to recognize the John Marshall Law Journal’s ascent in the Washington & Lee Law Review Rankings. Since its inception in 2008, the law journal has climbed nearly 200 spots on Washington & Lee’s cumulative score index for student-edited U.S. law journals and reviews. The law school is proud… Read More
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
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
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is proud to announce the publication of Volume XVII, Issue 2 of the John Marshall Law Journal. This latest issue showcases the scholarship and voices of our faculty, alumni, and faculty advisor, reflecting the Law School’s commitment to rigorous analysis, innovation in legal education, and recognition of our history… Read More
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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
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
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
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
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Distinguished Alumni Award The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who have obtained distinction in their professional careers. Those honored share the same characteristics of leadership, progressive thinking, high standards, uncompromising integrity, commitment, courage, and confidence. Their careers serve as models for Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School students and alumni. Emerging Leader Award The… Read More
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
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
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
Jayla Hill President Jayla Hill is a 3L and proud first-generation law student from Orangeburg, South Carolina. Throughout her time at AJMLS, Jayla has made a lasting impact on the community, notably by co-founding the Real Estate Legal Society and serving as its Vice President during the previous academic year. In this role, she helped… Read More
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
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
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
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
Brianna Smith, President Where were you raised: I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education: I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Public Relations minor, from The Howard University in Washington, D.C. What are your future career plans: I plan to be an Intellectual… Read More
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
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
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
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
Related Industrial: Pro Bono Placements Aid Atlanta, Inc. American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, Inc. American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia American Heart Association American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter Amnesty International Southern Region Atlanta Children’s Shelter Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Atlanta Legal Aid – Gwinnett Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. Atlanta… Read More
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
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 Law School joins the fight for justice and equality as we mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and the countless others who have lost their lives due to racism, fear and police brutality that has plagued our society for far too long. Like many of you, our community… Read More
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
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… Read More
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Christina Harris Schwinn is a recent graduate from the inaugural cohort of the LL.M. in Employment Law program at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. As a final project, Schwinn and her classmates presented a Thesis Presentation at the law school. As a result of the thesis, which has been submitted for publication, Northeastern University School… Read More
Student borrowers may repay their student loans through one of several repayment plans. Below is a list of each type of plan. Click on each type of plan to read about how each type differs and decide which one is best for you: Standard Repayment Plan Graduated Repayment Plan Extended Repayment Plan Income-Based Repayment (IBR)… Read More
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
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
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
Savannah Law School (SLS), a branch of the ABA-accredited Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), today announced the first faculty appointments to the school that will open later this year. Marc Roark, currently an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of LaVerne College of Law in Ontario, CA, was named Associate Professor to teach… Read More
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