Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq has published an article titled “Resisting Federal Preemption” in the 77th volume of the Alabama Law Review, page 209 (2025).
The University of Georgia School of Law, located in Athens, Georgia, was founded in 1859 and offers J.D., LL.M., and M.S.L. degree programs along with dual degrees and experiential learning opportunities through clinics and externships. The school features the Dean Rusk International Law Center and provides a comprehensive law library as well as mentoring programs for its diverse student body. It is recognized for its value, practical training, and strong employment outcomes for graduates in legal fields according to its official website.
The law school excels in advocacy competitions at both national and regional levels and supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships. Its Alexander Campbell King Law Library offers extensive resources. The institution has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and acknowledged for affordability by National Jurist. The University of Georgia School of Law serves a student body with strong academic profiles and focuses on redefining excellence in public legal education through teaching and community service. It also provides global opportunities via externships and international exchanges, collaborating through the Dean Rusk International Law Center.
Peter B. ‘Bo’ Rutledge serves as dean of the school, which maintains some of the lowest tuition rates among top-ranked law programs.
