United States, Georgia, Clarke County, Athens, 33.96095, -83.37794Office of Communications and Public Relations2023-09-12<p>The School of Law is pleased to share that once again 100% of the first-generation college graduates and military veterans enrolled in its Juris Doctor program are receiving aid.</p> <p>First-generation students are supported by more than 20 scholarship funds including the First-Start Scholars Program (http://law.uga.edu/news/51148) established by 1982 alumna Kathelen V. Amos and the Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation. This initiative has grown from first-generation students in the 2019 J.D. entering class receiving a scholarship to <em>every</em> first-gen J.D. student getting aid for the third year in a row.</p> <p>Student veterans benefit from the Butler Commitment (http://law.uga.edu/news/51968), which was created in 2019 by renowned trial attorney and 1977 law school alumnus James E. "Jim" Butler Jr. (https://www.butlerwootenpeak.com/attorneys/james-e-butler-jr/) and guarantees aid to all enrolled military veterans.</p> <p>The School of Law is redefining what it means to be a great national public law school by offering a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience with a pioneering commitment to accessibility and affordability, according to Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge. </p> <p>Some recent statistics supporting this statement include:</p> <ul> <li>#1 or 2 Best Value Law School for the last six years (<em>National Jurist</em>).</li> <li>Nearly 99% Ultimate Bar Passage rate for Class of 2020 graduates.</li> <li>50% reduction in aggregate annual student borrowing compared to 2013.</li> <li>87% of students receiving scholarships (2021-22).</li> <li>18 clinics and externships, with 94% participation (Class of 2023).</li> </ul>application/pdfhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/University of Georgia. School of LawLaw--Study and teaching100% of first-gen and veterans receive aidText