Seven faculty members at the University of Georgia School of Law were awarded seed grants this spring, according to a Mar. 30 announcement from the school. Professors Christopher M. Bruner, Patrick D. Conner, Desirée LeClercq, Patricia M. “Trish” Murphy, Heather Simmons and Anne M. Tucker received 2025 Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed grants, while Professor Steffney R. Thompson was awarded a Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant.
These awards support faculty efforts to pursue new research projects and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across academic fields.
The University of Georgia School of Law has gained recognition in several areas beyond faculty research initiatives. The school excels in advocacy competitions with national and regional titles, according to the official website. It also supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates as indicated on the official website.
Additionally, the law school maintains the Alexander Campbell King Law Library with extensive resources for students and researchers, according to the official website. The institution has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist as reported on its official website.
Serving a diverse student body with strong academic profiles is also a priority at the University of Georgia School of Law, as noted on its official site. The school focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service per information available from its official website.
These recent seed grant awards are expected to further strengthen interdisciplinary research at the law school while contributing to its broader mission.
