The University of Georgia School of Law announced on Apr. 17 that its student team finished in the top 10 percent globally at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which took place at the end of March in Washington, D.C. The team, consisting of second-year students Emma R. Hopkins, Jacob S. Levy, Lionel A. Rubio and Nathan C. Whisamore, along with third-year student Morgan E. Pfohl, advanced to the international rounds after competing against nearly 800 teams worldwide.
Fewer than 200 teams move on to these international rounds each year, highlighting the significance of UGA’s achievement among law schools globally.
The group was coached by third-year student F. Marion Kronauge and alumni coach Caleb Grant (J.D.’23), as well as Associate Director Taher Benany from the Dean Rusk International Law Center.
The University of Georgia School of Law has a strong record in advocacy competitions with national and regional titles according to the official website. The school also supports experiential learning through its offering of 18 clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates as indicated on the official website.
Additional resources are available for students through the Alexander Campbell King Law Library according to the official website. The school has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist according to the official website.
Serving a diverse student body with strong academic profiles is part of UGA School of Law’s mission as noted on its official site. The institution continues to focus on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service per its official website.
