The University of Georgia School of Law was named the ninth-best moot court program in the country by the Blakely Advocacy Institute at the University of Houston Law Center, which hosts the Hicks-Thomas Moot Court National Championship annually, according to a May 28 announcement.
The recognition places the University of Georgia School of Law among top advocacy programs nationwide. The Blakely Advocacy Institute’s ranking is based on performance in competitions across the country. The law school has achieved success in advocacy competitions with both national and regional titles, according to the official website.
In addition to its moot court achievements, the University of Georgia School of Law supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while promoting high graduate employment rates. The institution also maintains the Alexander Campbell King Law Library with extensive resources for students and faculty, according to the official website.
The law school has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist. It serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles and focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service, according to the official website.
The annual recognition from organizations such as Blakely Advocacy Institute reflects ongoing efforts at institutions like the University of Georgia School of Law to provide practical skills training alongside traditional legal education.
