Walter Hellerstein, Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, served as a visiting professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria during March, according to an April 3 announcement. Hellerstein taught a three-day mini-course on U.S. state taxation of foreign taxpayers.
Hellerstein’s role as a visiting professor highlights the international engagement of faculty from the University of Georgia School of Law. Such appointments reflect ongoing efforts to connect legal education with global perspectives.
The University of Georgia School of Law has achieved recognition for its performance in advocacy competitions, earning national and regional titles according to the official website. The school also offers experiential learning opportunities through 18 clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates as indicated on the official website.
In addition, the law school maintains the Alexander Campbell King Law Library with extensive resources according to the official website. It has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist according to the official website.
The law school serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles as noted on the official website, focusing on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service per the official website.
