GSU College of Law Symposium this Friday (April 6): “From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom: The Future of Forensic Science Reform”

Georgia State University Law Review invites all interested students, faculty, and legal community members to its April 6 symposium, From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom: The Future of Forensic Science Reform. The symposium will bring together attorneys, judges, academics, law enforcement, forensic scientists, and policymakers for debate and dialogue about the state of forensic […]

Opportunity for Paid Position in Local Law Office

Alan Paulk is a civil litigator with a solo practice in Vinings. He specializes in real estate litigation, primarily involving disputes with contractors and builders. (Visit the Paulk Law Corporation website for more information.) Here is the position announcement: “We’re looking for a new personal assistant, with responsibilities to include such things as: Taking phone calls Managing the daily […]

Friday, March 2: Professor Joe Soss Presents “Preying on the Poor: Criminal Justice as Revenue Racket”

This Friday (March 2), the Department of Public Management and Policy hosts a lecture by Joe Soss entitled “Preying on the Poor: Criminal Justice as Revenue Racket” as part of the 2018 PMAP Speaker Series.  It will be held at 302 Aderhold. When: Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:00am Where: 302 Aderhold Learning Center (60 Luckie Street NW)  

Thursday, March 1: Last Pre-Law Society General Body Meeting of the Semester

This Thursday, March 1, from 3:00-4:30 in COL 139, the GSU Pre-Law Society will be having its last general body meeting for this semester.    The meeting will be a social where attendees can inquire about Executive Board positions. This year, there are seats available for Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations. Attendees will be able to […]

Thursday 3/1 at GSU College of Law: Reception Honoring Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

The Ronald J. Freeman Chapter of the Black Law Students Association is hosting a mayoral reception to recognize and honor GSU BLSA Alumna, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. The event will take place Wednesday, February 28th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Georgia State University College of Law in the Catherine Henson Atrium. Atlanta’s very own Tru Color Caterers […]

Professor Michael Fix to Present Research Paper this Wednesday: “State Court Compliance with U.S. Supreme Court Precedents”

Professor Fix (from the Department of Political Science) will be presenting and discussing the paper in Langdale Hall, Room #1081 on Wednesday, February 28 2:00pm. Professor Susanne Schorpp will lead the discussion.

2 Days Left to Register for CLEO’s Pre-Law Summer Institute

The application deadline for CLEO’s Pre-Law Summer Institute is two days away.  There are are actually two programs to consider: Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) – The PLSI is an intensive, summer boot camp prior to starting law school.  Students study as if they are in the first year of law school, undertaking substantive courses as well […]

Maymester and Summer Semester Pre-Law Course Offerings

This Maymester, Professor Susanne Schorpp from the Department of Political Science will be offering a special “domestic field school” version of POLS 3140 – Judicial Process and Courts. The course is limited to 15 students, and will involve visiting state and federal courts and law offices. A flyer can be accessed at this link. This […]

JURIST Academy 2018 at Delaware Law School – Now Taking Applications

In an attempt to increase participation of historically underrepresented groups in law school, Widener University Delaware Law School will be hosting a two-week pre law immersion program for rising college juniors and seniors called the JURIST Academy.  Students will experience the dynamics of a law school classroom, meet lawyers and judges in field trips and […]