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

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

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

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

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

So You Want to go to Law School, Now What?: Part 2

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 follow-up installment of this two-part series we will discuss the application process including, personal statements, resumes, letters of recommendation, academic records and… Read More

Free Webinar: Preparing for Law School

RSVP The purpose of this webinar is to discuss what steps you should be taking to prepare for your entrance into the Fall 2016 class. Specifically, the webinar is designed to address topics such as academics, financial aid and relocation.

Understanding Loan Repayment Plans

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

Yashica Marshall Becomes First AJMLS Student to Receive GHA Fellowship

AJMLS student Yashica Marshall was recently offered a fellowship from the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) affiliated society, Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys (GAHA). The summer 2013 fellowship is awarded to two students annually. The fellowship, which began in 1999, has previously been awarded to students at the other Georgia law schools. AJMLS is proud to… Read More

Professor John Melvin Published by National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA)

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates Adjunct Professor, John Melvin, for his recent publication, Georgia Objections at Trial, Second Edition. The ebook is a publication for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) and is an invaluable guide that helps judges, lawyers, and law students navigate the Georgia Evidence Code. The publication is current through… Read More

Office of Bar Admissions Meeting with Director John Sammon

Mandatory for all bar takers The Blackburn Conference Center, Auditorium The Director of the Office of Bar Admissions and a Bar Examiner will provide insight into the exam, the grading process, and the expectations of the successful applicant. All applicants for the Georgia Bar Examination are expected to attend. Requests for exemption should be limited… 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

AJMLS Civil Liberties Seminar Successfully Represents Public School Students in Disciplinary Hearings

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) students are working to dismantle the school to prison pipeline in their Civil Liberties Litigation Seminar, taught by Professor Kathleen M. Burch. The three-credit elective seminar allows Atlanta’s John Marshall students to work on live legal issues and gain clinic-like experience working with a civil liberties issue. This semester,… Read More

AJMLS Hosts High School Pipeline Program on Campus

The State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program (GDP) in partnership with Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and The Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys, Inc. (LIWOCA) sponsored its 6th High School Pipeline Program.  The program was held at AJMLS from May 28 – June 7, 2013 where  Teach for America’s Pierce Hand taught… Read More

Law Review Article by AJMLS Professor Cited in Forbes Magazine

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School professor Beckett Cantley was cited in a recent article by Forbes Magazine discussing life insurance and 831(b) captive insurance companies. His extensive experience on the issue, in addition to his recent appearance as a panelist at the Spring Meeting of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association made… Read More

Student Accounts

Welcome to the Office of Student Accounts (previously Bursar) at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School! This Office is responsible for the safeguard of the financial operations of the Law School. In addition to the general cashiering operations, the Office processes and receives payments on all student accounts, is responsible for the disbursement of financial aid… Read More

Criminal Law and RICO Expert, Professor Michael Mears, Interviewed by New York Times, CNN, Australian Radio, Canadian Radio, Russian Television International and Others

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Associate Professor and criminal law expert, Michael Mears, has become an international go-to authority on RICO charges in Georgia. Interviewed by outlets in the United States, Canada, and Australia, his storied career lends powerful insight to the ongoing RICO cases involving former President Donald Trump, and separately, the Atlanta Cop… Read More

Quick Facts

Academic Offerings *AJMLS students are eligible to apply after successful completion of their second year Enrollment Entering Class Profile Entering Class LSAT and GPA Tuition and Fees Current tuition and fee schedule. Financial Aid Information Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School students are eligible to receive Title IV aid from the Department of Education. The AJMLS… Read More

European Law Journal Appoints Associate Dean Van Detta to Permanent Board of Peer-Review Referees

Merkourios, Utrecht Journal of International and European Law, has appointed Jeffrey Van Detta, Associate Dean for Scholarship and Professor of Law at AJMLS, to its Permanent Board of Referees.  Merkourios is an Open Access, peer-reviewed, student-led law journal, which focuses on international and European law.  The Journal provides immediate, open access to its content on… Read More

Heath Care Law

FIRST ASSIGNMENT: Class #1 We will be watching Sicko during the first class. Please read the articles at the links below. We will have a critical discussion of Sicko in conjunction with these articles. Article on Canada’s Healthcare System http://www.city-journal.org/html/17_3_canadian_healthcare.html Article on France’s Healthcare System http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124958049241511735.html Articles on British Healthcare System http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/mar/02/nhs-primary-healthcare-trusts-cuts http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1259364/Cancer-scans-delayed-NHS-funding-crisis-doctors-fear-slash-burn-cuts.html Articles on… 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

Character & Fitness Requirements

State Bar Character and Fitness Requirements An applicant’s character and fitness to practice law must be established as a prerequisite for licensure to practice law in any state. Therefore, when you apply to sit for the bar exam, you will be required to provide relevant, detailed background information that will be carefully evaluated by the… 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

Student Outcomes & Disclosures

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School offers an ABA approved Juris Doctor (JD program, which is normally completed in three years for the full-time program and four years for the part-time program.) Gainful Employment Disclosure JD Program LL.M. Program Program Cost, Financial Aid, & Completion Statistics As of the 2012-2013 academic year, tuition and fees for… Read More

AJMLS Dean, Jace C. Gatewood, Joins Law Deans in Joint Statement About the Election and Events at the Capitol

“In difficult times, such as the times we find ourselves in today, it may be necessary to speak in one collective voice so that all our voices are heard. As lawyers and future lawyers, we are in a unique position to have our voices heard the loudest. I hope you will find the joint statement… Read More

AJMLS Student Wins First Place at Keenan’s Kids Foundation 12th Annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce second-year law student Ella O’Kelley recently won first place at the Keenan’s Kids Foundation’s12th annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition.The competition was established in 1997 to show students the importance of children’s rights and to encourage them into this most needed area of the law. The… Read More

Sites of Interest

Equal Justice Works PSLawNet Idealist.org  American Bar Association Public Interest Clearinghouse Georgia Online Justice Community Probono.net Pro Bono Institute

Street Law

What: Street Law Informational Date: 2/5/20 Time: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m., 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Room: 302 Pro Bono Credit: Yes, this program (not the informational) qualifies for pro bono credit Description: Stop by for a quick informational on the new Street Law program that will be held at Forest Park High School. Street Law… Read More

Homeless Veteran Law Clinic

WE NEED YOU! What: Homeless Veteran Law Clinic Dates: 2/14/20, 3/13/20, 4/10/20 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (If you can’t stay the whole time, let us know what time works for you) Where: Fort McPherson, GA Slots (Available): 2 Pro Bono Credit: Yes, this program qualifies for pro bono credit Description: Students assist walk-in clients… Read More

Homeless Veteran Law Clinic

WE NEED YOU! What: Homeless Veteran Law Clinic Dates: 2/14/20, 3/13/20, 4/10/20 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (If you can’t stay the whole time, let us know what time works for you) Where: Fort McPherson, GA Slots (Available): 2 Pro Bono Credit: Yes, this program qualifies for pro bono credit Description: Students assist walk-in clients… Read More

Homeless Veteran Law Clinic

WE NEED YOU! What: Homeless Veteran Law Clinic Dates: 2/14/20, 3/13/20, 4/10/20 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (If you can’t stay the whole time, let us know what time works for you) Where: Fort McPherson, GA Slots (Available): 2 Pro Bono Credit: Yes, this program qualifies for pro bono credit Description: Students assist walk-in clients… Read More

LL.M. Alumna Christina Harris Schwinn Published in Northeastern University Law Journal

LL.M. in Employment Law alumna Christina Harris Schwinn has been published in the Northeastern University Law Journal. The article was adopted from Schwinn’s LL.M. thesis. The article on overtime compensation authored by the Pavese Law Firm partner is titled, “Half-Time or Time and One-Half? Recent Developments Deprive Employees of their Rightful Overtime Compensation Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.”… Read More