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Welcome from the Dean
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| Steven J. Kaminshine |
Alexis de Tocqueville was surely right when he observed in 1831 that lawyers would play a leading role in ordering the public and civil life of democratic society. That observation is even more true today as the legal profession is at the center of some of the most critical challenges of our time, whether it be national security and individual liberties, the changes brought by technology and globalization, or the renewed focus on ethical behavior and what it means to a member of a profession. The law school you choose in pursuing your law degree must prepare you for practice in this world
Georgia State University College of Law, located in the heart of one of the country’s fastest-growing regions, offers a rich environment for studying law and preparing to enter the legal profession. From your first day of classes you will benefit from a hands-on academic program and unmatched instruction. You also will have Atlanta, our living laboratory, a capital city, an international city, the leading urban center in the Southeast and the regional headquarters of every federal and state agency as well as key corporations and nonprofit institutions.
We use this laboratory to our students’ fullest advantage and take pride in the ways we have integrated the teaching of substantive law and practical legal skills. As you explore our Web site, take note of our joint degree programs; our nationally acclaimed Tax Clinic and HeLP Legal Services Clinic; our externship placements throughout the region; our centers in Health Law and Metropolitan Growth; our study-abroad programs in Europe and South America; our consortium in dispute resolution; and our nationally recognized mock trial and moot court programs.
Above all, a top-quality legal education requires a talented and accessible faculty and a diverse and motivated student body. You will find at Georgia State Law an energetic faculty of scholars who are active in the academy and the wider legal community, and who bring an impressive range of talents and practical experiences to the classroom. Our students, who are our greatest ambassadors, come from many different backgrounds, and through our full- and part-time programs, bring a rich variety of life and work experiences to our law school.
After visiting our web pages, come tour our college and partake of our community. Talk to our students and faculty, sit in on classes, and ask the questions you need answered to choose the law school that is right for you. I wish you the best in the months ahead.
Steven J. Kaminshine
Dean of Law
