The University of Georgia School of Law began the 2025-26 advocacy season with two national titles earned during the fall semester.
In October, third-year law students Dustin M. Batchelor and Kerolls “Kero” Gadelrab won the National Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition hosted by Florida State University. The team was coached by Adjunct Professor Cole M. Harper (J.D.’22) and remained undefeated throughout the tournament.
At the All-Star Bracket Challenge in November, third-year law students Maya E.M. Davis, Kaylah J. Holmes, and Eric Narbo, along with second-year law student Naryan “Ryan” C. Parimi, finished in first place. Narbo received recognition as Best Advocate, and alumni Jonathan (J.D.’16) and Whitney (J.D.’15) Stuart served as coaches for the team. Sixty-four teams participated in this national mock trial competition.
The University of Georgia School of Law has a record of strong performance in advocacy competitions at both national and regional levels, according to its official website. The school offers degree programs such as J.D., LL.M., and M.S.L., along with dual degrees and experiential learning through clinics and externships since its founding in 1859 in Athens, Georgia (official website). It is recognized for high value, practical training, and strong employment outcomes for graduates.
Students have access to resources like the Alexander Campbell King Law Library (official website) and benefit from mentoring programs designed for a diverse student body. The school emphasizes experiential learning through numerous clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates (official website).
