The MPRE is administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The examination is administered three times per year at established test centers across the country. The purpose of the MPRE is to measure the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of established standards related to a lawyer’s professional conduct. For MPRE Registration Information, go to the website of the National Conference… Read More
The MPRE is administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The examination is administered three times per year at established test centers across the country. The purpose of the MPRE is to measure the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of established standards related to a lawyer’s professional conduct. For MPRE Registration Information, go to the website of the National Conference… Read More
The MPRE is administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The examination is administered three times per year at established test centers across the country. The purpose of the MPRE is to measure the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of established standards related to a lawyer’s professional conduct. For MPRE Registration Information, go to the website of the National Conference… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates its nine alumni that were recently elected to serve the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors. *The State Bar of Georgia is governed by a 160-member Board of Governors. The Board controls and administers the affairs of the State Bar. Members of the Board of Governors are… Read More
Several years ago, Georgia law schools formed GALE, the Georgia Association of Legal Externships. GALE has worked hard to standardize policies and practices for the supervision of externs in their field placements. Every year, the Georgia Association of Legal Externships hosts an annual Supervising Attorney training designed to help externship supervisors and their organization get… Read More
In the light of the uncertainty about the duration of the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in Georgia and throughout the United States and the extent to which public health may require the continuation for several months of measures to impede the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and after consultation with the Department of Public Health,… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s (AJMLS) very own, Professor Lance McMillian, acclaimed legal scholar and bestselling crime novelist, was recently invited to speak at the Summer Conference for Georgia’s Superior Court Judges, held on Jekyll Island. The event marked another milestone in McMillian’s unique blending of legal insight and fictional storytelling. During the Humanities session… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) students competed in the Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Competition held April 9–10 at the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse in Atlanta, GA. The annual event, hosted by the Supreme Court of Georgia and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, brings together law students from… Read More
Assistant Dean Ortega and Professor Malempati of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School presented at the 2015 Georgia Conference on Children and Families (GCCF) held in Augusta, Georgia October 21-23, 2015. The GCCF is the largest annual interdisciplinary event in Georgia designed to bring together the community that serves children and families, including child advocacy, juvenile justice,… Read More
While the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) alumni were sitting for the February Bar Exam, the first year writing program students were touring the Supreme Court of Georgia and engaging in a mock oral argument experience. The legal writing program trains all students in the structure of the U.S. legal system, hierarchy of legal authority,… Read More
Dr. Kris Sperry, Retired Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Georgia, spoke to students in Professor Michael Mears’ Advanced Evidence class on Monday, March 7, 2016 about forensic pathology and autopsies. Having served the State of Georgia as the Chief Medical Examiner for over 18 years, Dr. Sperry offered an unrivaled learning experience for Atlanta’s… Read More
Professor Lance McMillian, creator of the best-selling Atlanta Murder Squad crime series, recently appeared at the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to discuss the craft of writing and the rise of artificial intelligence to summer interns working in both courts. Justice Carla Wong McMillian of the Supreme Court hosted the event. Drawing on his… Read More
At a luncheon on October 8, 2009, the ACLU of Georgia honored Professor Burch with the 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award for her vision and initiative in creating the two Civil Liberties seminars at the law school. Civil Liberties: Litigation engages students in the litigation of an actual ACLU case; Civil Liberties: Legislation has students working… Read More
At a luncheon on October 8, 2009, the ACLU of Georgia honored Professor Burch with the 2009 Volunteer Attorney Award for her vision and initiative in creating the two Civil Liberties seminars at the law school. Civil Liberties: Litigation engages students in the litigation of an actual ACLU case; Civil Liberties: Legislation has students working… Read More
Michael Oeser, Associate Professor and Bridgett Ortega, Assistant Director of the Office of Pro Bono and Experiential Learning were elected to the ACLU of Georgia’s Board of Directors at the November 10th Annual Meeting. Professor Oeser and Mrs. Ortega join Professor Kathleen Burch who has served on the ACLU Board for the past two years… Read More
Professor Lance McMillian, creator of the best-selling Atlanta Murder Squad crime series, recently spoke at the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to share his expertise on the craft of writing with summer interns working in both courts. The event was hosted by Judge Elizabeth Gobeil of the Court of Appeals. Drawing on his… Read More
On November 19, 2009, 48 JMLS graduates who passed the July 2009 Georgia bar exam were sworn in to the Georgia Supreme Court by Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein and to the Fulton County Superior Court by Judge Melvin K. Westmoreland. Congratulations to the Class of 2009!
Grace V. Aprahamian is a third-year student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) whose time at AJMLS has been defined by growth, mentorship, and purpose. What began as a practical decision to pursue a law degree has transformed into a calling rooted in service and community. “I pursued a law degree simply because I… Read More
On February 24, 2010, the John Marshall Law Journal hosted its Annual Symposium entitled, “Adequate Public Education: Georgia’s Report Card.” In honor of its out-going faculty advisor, the John Marshall Law Journal opened the event by designating the Annual Symposium to be The Dean Robert J. D`Agostino Law Journal Symposium in perpetuity. The Symposium featured… Read More
On February 24, 2010, the John Marshall Law Journal hosted its Annual Symposium entitled, “Adequate Public Education: Georgia’s Report Card.” In honor of its out-going faculty advisor, the John Marshall Law Journal opened the event by designating the Annual Symposium to be The Dean Robert J. D`Agostino Law Journal Symposium in perpetuity. The Symposium featured… Read More
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) was honored to be selected by the State Bar of Georgia’s Lawyer Assistance Program Subcommittee to host its groundbreaking pilot program, which focuses on wellness and mental health. The State Bar’s decision to launch the pilot at AJMLS is a testament to the law school’s leadership in prioritizing wellness… Read More
AJMLS graduate David Lockhart (’11) was recently elected as Mayor of Forest Park on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Carla McMillan, Judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals will swear him in at 7 p.m. on May 6, 2013 at Forest Park City Hall. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
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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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
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and the Editors of the John Marshall Law Journal are proud to announce the publication of Volume XVIII, Issue 1 of the Law Journal. For this latest issue, the Law Journal commissioned three lead articles in connection with its March 2025 Domestic Relations Law CLE Symposium. An AJMLS faculty… 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
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On March 13, 2026, the John Marshall Law Journal at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) hosted its annual Law Journal Symposium in the Markovitz Lecture Hall. This year’s program examined a central question in Georgia law: “The Georgia Tort Reform Act: Seismic Shift, or Inevitable Destination?” The discussion focused on the scope of recent… 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
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
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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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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
James Woodall President Rev. James C. Woodall, Sr. is a rising 3L at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and the incoming Student Bar Association President. An aspiring appellate attorney, he is committed to justice, equity, and public service. With over seven years of experience in the Georgia General Assembly and prior statewide executive leadership, he… 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Finals Frenzy Week: John Marshall Proud Wear your favorite AJMLS apparel and be John Marshall Proud!
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*Master Course List 2013-2014 updated 6/14/13 First Year Required Courses 105, 106 Civil Procedure I, II (3, 3) Examination of questions of procedure including: jurisdiction and venue; federal subject matter jurisdiction such as diversity and federal question jurisdiction; notice and code pleading; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing joinder of claims and parties; discovery; summary… Read More
Disruption in the Legal Sector: How Technology Can Enable Educators, Students, Lawyers, and Judges Around the Globe to Stabilize the Sector and Provide Access to Justice February 9-12, 15-18, 2021, via Zoom The Institute for Global Understanding of Rule of Law at Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi (IGUL), in partnership with Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and Mitchell… Read More