The University of Georgia School of Law announced on Apr. 17 that its team placed in the top ten percent worldwide at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which took place at the end of March in Washington, D.C.
This result highlights UGA’s strong presence in international legal advocacy and demonstrates its students’ ability to compete with peers from around the globe. The competition draws about 800 teams annually, with fewer than 200 advancing to the international rounds.
Second-year law students Emma R. Hopkins, Jacob S. Levy, Lionel A. Rubio and Nathan C. Whisamore joined third-year student Morgan E. Pfohl on this year’s team. Their efforts were supported by coach F. Marion Kronauge, alumni coach Caleb Grant (J.D.’23), and Associate Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center Taher Benany.
The University of Georgia School of Law is known for excelling in advocacy competitions and has earned both national and regional titles according to its official website. The school also supports experiential learning through a range of clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates as indicated on its official website.
Students benefit from resources such as the Alexander Campbell King Law Library according to the school’s official website. UGA School of Law has been ranked No. 22 by U.S News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist according to its official website. The institution serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles as noted on its official site.
According to information provided by UGA School of Law’s official website, “The University of Georgia School of Law focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service.”
