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 of producing real lawyers to serve real people.
Reimagining Legal Education: Bridging Tradition and Innovation
Professor Vickie S. Carlton examines how technology, globalization, and shifting professional expectations demand new approaches to legal education. She argues for integrating simulation-based and experiential learning into doctrinal courses to better prepare students for practice. Professor Carlton’s work illustrates how teaching and scholarship can be integrally interrelated—her classroom experience informs her research, and her research enriches her teaching.
Georgia: To Adopt or Not Adopt ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 8.4(g)?
Attorney Miriam Perfecto, alumna and former Law Journal Editor-in-Chief, authors this timely analysis of whether Georgia should adopt ABA Model Rule 8.4(g), which prohibits harassment and discrimination in the practice of law. Perfecto evaluates arguments for and against adoption, balancing concerns over free speech and religious liberty with the urgent need to hold lawyers accountable for discriminatory conduct. Her article marks a special milestone: the Law Journal’s first published article by a former Editor-in-Chief.
Nota Bene: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Women on the John Marshall Law Journal
Faculty Advisor Professor Jeffrey A. Van Detta reflects on the distinguished contributions of women to the Law Journal since its inception in 2007. From the earliest editors to more recent all-woman editorial boards, women have shaped the journal’s history and leadership in remarkable ways. This Nota Bene piece highlights not only individual accomplishments but also the Law School’s proud tradition of supporting women leaders in the legal profession.
Together, the works in this issue reflect the Law Journal’s enduring mission: to elevate scholarship, foster dialogue on critical issues facing the legal profession, and honor the history and community of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
Read the full issue online here.