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Well-rounded students succeeding & thriving

Mona Abboud celebrates with her new diploma.
Class of 2025 Commencement
Collage of headshots for the three profiled students: Sophie Funderburk (left), Carolina Mares (center) and Antavious McCarden
Students: Striving to make a difference
Third-year students (l. to r.) Casey Wofford, Taylor Stablein and Mona Abboud finished as semifinalists at the National Moot Court Competition in New York City. The trio also went undefeated at their regional tournament in Atlanta. The National Moot Court Competition features more than 150 accredited law schools participating in this prestigious annual tournament involving more than 1,000 students.
UGA captures national title and best advocate honors
Third-year students Daisy Gonzales (left) and Bob Anderson finished in third place at the ABA Law Student Tax Challenge.
Other strong competition finishes
Third-year student Jacob Blott (right) and Dean Usha R. Rodrigues celebrate his selection as a Law Student of the Year by National Jurist. He was one of five students nationwide to receive this honor, due in large part to his consistent efforts to improve the law school experience for his fellow students. Blott served as the Student Bar Association president for 2024–25.
Law Dawgs advance their communities