Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

AJMLS and Luci Harrell (Class of 2024) made history together. We invite you to read her story as the first law student to begin an ABA accredited law school while incarcerated.

Breaking Barriers: A Standing Ovation for Luci Harrell, Law School Graduate and the First Student to Begin Law School While Incarcerated - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School In a world where challenges often dictate the limits of one’s potential, Lucilla Harrell’s story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Lucilla “Luci” Harrell, who recently graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), is no ordinary graduate. Her quest...

Congratulations to Professor Mears, who was one of 22 evidence experts whose amicus brief was cited by Justice Jackson in her concurring opinion of the recent Diaz case. He also presented a paper on the case at the Georgia Judicial Staff Attorneys Annual Conference.

Professor Michael Mears Presents Landmark Paper at Georgia Judicial Staff Attorneys Annual Conference - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School On August 7, 2024, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s (AJMLS) Professor Michael had the honor of presenting a paper at the Georgia Judicial Staff Attorneys Annual Conference in Atlanta. The conference, attended by over 100 staff attorneys from Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts across every ...

Calling ALL attorneys! We are seeking attorney mentors for the Attorney Mentoring Program. Link below to sign-up or email [email protected] with questions.
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Introducing the 2024-2025 AJMLS Alumni Association officers and new board members! We're incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated alumni who continue to give back and support our community. Their commitment and care make a lasting impact on our students' success and the strength of our network.

The AJMLS Alumni Association Announces Its 2024 Officers and New Board Members - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School On August 1, 2024, the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Alumni Association welcomed its new Board of Director Officers and incoming members. The Officers will serve in their roles for the 2024-2025 year. Sarah P. Cornejo, Class of 2016 Where were you raised? I was born and raised in Geor...

Congratulations, Professor Van Detta!

Virginia Journal of International Law Online Publishes Professor Van Detta's Latest Legal Scholarship - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School The Virginia Journal of International Law at the University of Virginia Law School has published in its online edition of Professor Jeffrey Van Detta’s latest article, Serving Sovereigns: In Republic Of Sudan v. Harrison, The Supreme Court Maintained The Inviolability Of Foreign Embassies Against ...

The Georgia Bar exam was last week and our bar success team and Dean were onsite with high-fives, encouragement, and chick-fil-a lunch. We look forward to celebrating with everyone in October!

Orientation this past week was incredible. The Fall 2024 1Ls have landed and we can’t wait for classes to begin next week. A heartfelt “thank you” to our alumni and community for volunteering their time to mentor and support this cohort of leaders and change makers. See you Monday!

Delighted to announce the inaugural honorees of three new awards named by the Law School.

AJMLS Announces Three New Awards and Inaugural Honorees - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Each year, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to honor alumni for their remarkable contributions to the legal field and their communities. These individuals have set exemplary standards through their dedication, leadership, and professional achieveme...

AJMLS alumni are ON THE MOVE! Congratulations to Sonya Allen, Class of 1999 and District Attorney-elect for Cobb County, Georgia.

Congratulations to Sonya Allen, Class of 1999, District Attorney-Elect for Cobb County - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulates Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Sonya Allen, Class of 1999, on her recent election as the District Attorney for Cobb County. Allen won the seat over the incumbent in the democratic primary and will be unopposed in the November general...

Tour the expanded Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Downtown Atlanta campus in our new video. Don't forget, the Fall 2024 application closes soon on July 22 and there are still a few virtual prospective student open house events open for RSVP on our calendar. See you soon!

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Downtown Atlanta Campus Welcome to Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) in Downtown Atlanta. AJMLS has offered a high quality legal education since 1933 and continues to grow ...

Reminder: event is this Friday! Two Atlanta law schools are teaming up to serve those who have served us. Please reach out to Mr. Coleman if you'd like to volunteer.

One last hoorah for our graduate award recipients and 2024 graduates. While the work is never done, it has been a pleasure to get you to this point in your journey. We look forward to many more years of friendship and shared celebrations!

Congratulations to Our 2024 Graduates and Award Recipients - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School The Law School is incredibly proud of its 2024 graduates. Your perseverance and resilience beginning law during a pandemic, and continuing semester to semester with such uncertainty in the world, is truly admirable. It is a testament to your professionalism and work ethic and we look forward to foll...

Introducing the 2024-2025 Atlanta's John Marshall Law Journal Editorial Board for Volume XVIII. We can't wait to follow their work this upcoming year! Link in comments for the journal site with all past issues.

AJMLS Law Journal Elects 2024-2025 Editorial Board for Volume XVIII - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School The 2023-2024 Law Journal Editorial Board and its Faculty Advisor Editor since 2015, Professor Van Detta, are pleased to announce the election of the seven new members of the Editorial Board of the Law Journal for 2024-2025. Be sure to visit the Law Journal site here to see all past publications. ...

Last weekend's commencement ceremony is available for your enjoyment on our YouTube page. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Graduation 2024 Celebrating the Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Class of 2024.

We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates tomorrow. The event will be live streamed at the link below. See you there!
https://vimeo.com/event/4225644

Next month, we are partnering with our friends at Emory University School of Law to serve veterans. High-five to all the volunteers offering their time and talent to serve those who have served. We look forward to a great event and invite you to share!

AJMLS is looking forward to welcoming Professor Burch back to campus this fall. She is currently on sabbatical serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the Republic of Palau. During her previous sabbatical, she was Chief Legal Counsel to the Fourth Constitutional Convention of the Federated States of Micronesia.

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AJMLS is proud to employ and educate incredible educators. Wishing all a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. May you feel appreciated!

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AJMLS is delighted to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert (’12), Antonio Lee (’14), and Vincent Phillips (’96). Congratulations!
https://www.johnmarshall.edu/ajmls-honors-jennifer-gore-cuthbert-antonio-lee-and-vincent-phillips-as-2024-distinguished-alumni/

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AJMLS Honors Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Antonio Lee, and Vincent Phillips as 2024 Distinguished Alumni - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is delighted to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert (’12), Antonio Lee (’14), and Vincent Phillips (’96). The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who have obtained distinction in their pro...

Congratulations, Brooke Gordon!

Congratulations Brooke Gordon, 2024 Name Image & Likeness (NIL) Competition Winner - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) congratulations Brooke Gordon, the 2024 winner of The Different STEM Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Competition. The Competition was held at the Law School March 22-23 and was a component of the Sports, Technology, Entertainment and Media (STEM) Conferen...

The 2024 Public Interest Law Auction was a success. Thank you to our sponsors, faculty, staff, alumni, students, and community, you made fundraising FUN - see you next year!

Thank You For Your Contributions to the 2024 Public Interest Law Auction - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Office of Development and Alumni Relations is thrilled to celebrate the success of the annual Public Interest Law Auction. This event is a testament to our collective commitment to public interest initiatives, which garnered over $5,000.00 in support. We ...

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It was a pleasure to welcome our friend, Judge Renata Turner, to Dean Walker-Cash's Critical Race Theory class. Her experience as the Chief Presiding Judge of Fulton County Juvenile Court brings invaluable perspective to important conversations.

Judge Renata Turner Returns to AJMLS for Fireside Chat with Dean Erika Walker-Cash - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) welcomed Judge Renata Turner, Chief Presiding Judge of Fulton County Juvenile Court, to engage in a fireside chat with AJMLS students alongside Dean Erika Walker-Cash. Dean Walker-Cash’s Critical Race Theory class hosted the event on Monday, April 8. Ju...

Welcome back, Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr., Class of 1992!

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Welcomes Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr., Class of 1992, as Commencement Speaker - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is pleased to announce Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr., Class of 1992, as the Law School’s 2024 commencement speaker. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The ceremony will be held at the Rialto Center for t...

Just two miles south of campus, Professor Dalton's 1L writing class toured the Supreme Court of Georgia. Thank you to the Court for hosting!

The public interest law auction is TONIGHT! Reserve your ticket at the link (or purchase at the door if needed). Chairman Adam Malone has sponsored all students to attend for FREE! The RSVP link reflects this sponsorship. SEE YOU TONIGHT!
https://www.johnmarshall.edu/event/2024-annual-public-interest-law-auction-to-benefit-fellowships-for-ajmls-students/

Access to Justice Day is LIVE! Can’t make the programming today? Tune-in to the live stream.

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Our campus grew! Check out our new expansion that's hosting The United States Department of Justice Office for Access to Justice tomorrow and the Atlanta's John Marshall Law Journal Symposium Friday!

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its New Lecture Hall, Student Lounge, and Study Center - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School On Monday, March 18, 2024, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) celebrated the grand opening of its new lecture hall, student lounge, and study center with all-day events. “The addition of this new floor is a testament to our commitment to providing a supportive and enriching environment f...

TONIGHT! Don’t forget to RSVP at the link: https://forms.gle/7VEkGDzDHUUNzadj9