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JMLS Welcomes the Inaugural LL.M. in Employment Law Class
August 27, 2010
On August 27, 2010, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law school held an orientation event for its new class of LL.M. students. The Masters of Laws in Employment Law is an innovative, online, five semester program—the only one in the nation. ... Click for more details.
Shirley Franklin to Launch Leadership Lecture Series at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
August 16, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School will kick off its 77th academic year with former Mayor Shirley Franklin addressing members of Atlanta’s legal community and the largest incoming class in the school’s history. On Monday, August 23rd at noon, Franklin will discuss the role of public service in Atlanta, and the need for ethical professionals to provide structure and security for our communities. ... Click for more details.
Students Volunteer with Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless
August 14, 2010
On Saturday, August 14, 2010, first year evening students of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School participated in a community service project with Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless (HFTH). The law school is dedicated to pro bono work that furthers its mission of "promoting the development of a student body and faculty with a strong social consciousness and dedication to improving the legal system and society" and is thankful to our students for volunteering their time and assistance towards this worthy cause. ... Click for more details.
Congratulations JMLS Alumni
June 22, 2010
Congratulations to Janet Scott (’06), Tommy Duck (’05) and George Hamilton (’07) for receiving awards from the Young Lawyers Division at the State Bar Meeting on Amelia Island, and congratulations to Tracee Benzo (’08) for her recent graduation from the YLD leadership academy. ... Click for more details.
John Marshall Law School Hosts State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program's Pipeline Program
June 12, 2010
John Marshall is proud to have once again hosted the two-week State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program’s Pipeline Program, which brings young high school students together for classes and real life experiences. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Offering LL.M. in Employment Law
May 18, 2010
Now enrolling for Fall 2010, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School announces an innovative, graduate-level program for attorneys seeking to develop or strengthen an employment law practice. Tailored to meet the needs of working attorneys, this part-time program will be offered exclusively online. ... Click for more details.
Justice Clarence Thomas is Keynote Speaker at John Marshall Commencement
May 15, 2010
United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was the keynote speaker at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s Commencement, held Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Georgia World Congress Center. ... Click for more details.
2010 Distinguished Alumni: Judge James G. Bodiford
May 15, 2010
James G. Bodiford, Judge, Cobb County Superior Court, was honored by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School as a 2010 Distinguished Alumni. ... Click for more details.
2010 Distinguished Alumni: Neera Bahl
May 15, 2010
Neera Bahl of Neera Bahl & Associates was honored by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School as a 2010 Distinguished Alumni. ... Click for more details.
Bobby Lee Cook Endowed Scholarship Fund
May 3, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School acknowledges the unparalleled generosity of Bobby Lee Cook for his $100,000 donation to establish the Bobby Lee Cook Endowed Scholarship Fund. The fund will support a number of scholarships each year. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s 3rd Annual Youth and the Law Summit
April 17, 2010
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School held its annual Youth and the Law Summit on Saturday, April 17, 2010. More than thirty middle-school students from the Atlanta and Clayton County school districts attended this year’s Summit. ... Click for more details.
Equal Justice Works Honors Atlanta Area Law Schools
April 15, 2010
Equal Justice Works hosted a reception at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. on April 15, 2010 to honor Equal Justice Works Fellows Atlanta area law schools. One of the keynote speakers was Steve Reba, a 2008 graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. ... Click for more details.
John Marshall Law School Volunteers with the Atlanta Community Food Bank
April 14, 2010
On April 14, 2010, volunteers from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School helped the Atlanta Community Food Bank to distribute 3,448 pounds of food to 2,298 families. ... Click for more details.
Judge Blackburn Presented with First Annual Public Interest Law Award
April 9, 2010
The Honorable G. Alan Blackburn ('67 Alumnus) was honored by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's Public Interest Law Society with the First Annual Public Interest Law Award. The award recognizes Judge Blackburn's more than thirty years of public service. ... Click for more details.
Public Interest Law Society’s 1st Annual Silent Auction and Networking Mixer
April 9, 2010
Great fun and entertainment was had at the Public Interest Law Society's 1st Annual Silent Auction and Networking Mixer on Friday, April 9, 2010. The silent auction was followed by a live auction and included items such as dinner and snooker with Dean Lynn, mentoring lunches donated by various faculty members and alumni, "stay-cation" packages, cultural events and sporting tickets, jewelry and art work. ... Click for more details.
Professor Tripp to Serve on National Health Care Standards Committee
April 7, 2010
Ms. Lisa Tripp, Assistant Professor of Health Care Law, has been selected to be part of the Steering Committee for the National Quality Forum’s National Voluntary Consensus Standards for Nursing Homes project. ... Click for more details.
The City of Atlanta Law Department Summer Externships
March 10, 2010
The City of Atlanta’s Law Department is accepting resumes for its summer internship program. The nine week program runs from June 1 through July 31. ... Click for more details.
The Legal Aid Office of Cobb County’s Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project
March 8, 2010
The Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project provides free legal representation to low- and low-middle income victims of violence each week in TPOs. 3L’s will work with Legal Aid attorneys to represent victims of violence under the Third Year Practice Act. ... Click for more details.
CONGRATULATIONS to Professor Martin Ellin!
February 22, 2010
Professor Martin Ellin was presented with the Elbert P. Tuttle Jurisprudence Award by the Anti-Defamation League at the 13th Annual Anti-Defamation League Jurisprudence Luncheon on February 22, 2010. ... Click for more details.
U.S. Supreme Court
January 11, 2010
Dean Richard Lynn proudly moved the admissions and Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. administered the oath. ... Click for more details.
Now Accepting Applications for Micronesian Externship Program
January 4, 2010
Gain real world experience and enhance your resume, while working in the Micronesian Islands. ... Click for more details.
Atlanta`s John Marshall Law School Receives Full Accreditation
December 5, 2009
Atlanta`s John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce that on Saturday, December 5, 2009, the Council of the ABA Section on Legal Education granted full approval to the Law School. As we move forward with a renewed purpose, there is much more to be done as we consolidate our strengths as a law school and establish new programs to benefit students, the legal community, Atlanta, and the nation.
Dean Lynn ... Click for more details.
JMLS graduates who passed the July 2009 Georgia bar exam
November 19, 2009
JMLS graduates who passed the July 2009 Georgia bar exam were sworn in to the Georgia Supreme Court by Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein ... Click for more details.
Law Review Symposium
February 27, 2009
On February 27, 2009 from 3 to 5, John Marshall Law Journal and John Marshall Property Law Society will co-host a Symposium focusing on Georgia's treatment of Privacy and Private Property Rights.
The free event will include presentations of articles featured in the Law Journal's forthcoming volume including a presentation by Larry Frankel,
ACLU, State Legislative Counsel, in Washington D.C. A question and answer session will follow each presentation.
A reception will immediately follow with free food and drinks.
For more information click
here. ... Click for more details.
Impressive Performance by Inaugural JMLS RUN FOR JUSTICE Team
January 7, 2009
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s inaugural team performance in the 2008 RUN FOR JUSTICE impressed race organizers and the Atlanta legal community. ... Click for more details.
JMLS Launches its Facebook Page
December 19, 2008
We are happy to announce that Atlanta's John Marshall Law School now has an official Facebook page.
If you are unfamiliar with Facebook, it is a social networking internet site with over 120 million users worldwide.
The purpose of our Facebook page is to connect the entire JMLS community including current students, alumni, faculty, administration, and prospective students.
There is a Forum set up for current students, one for alumni, and another for prospective students to post comments and share their stories.
We have also added various photo albums, notes from the Deans and Admissions, as well as a list of upcoming events.
This site is not meant to replace our current website but rather provide an additional avenue into the law school community. ... Click for more details.
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