WE ARE COURAGEOUS

In the heart of downtown Atlanta, we are the only law school in the state where students can walk from the classroom to the courtroom. Our faculty, alumni and students dare to ask tough questions and see the law as a mechanism for problem-solving. We are committed to the pursuit of justice. We provide a world-class education for the courageous, committed and curious. Won't you join us?

GEORGIA STATE LAW

CONNECTION

6.34 to 1 Student-Faculty ratio

EXPLORATION

9 J.D. Dual Degree Programs available

EXCELLENCE

No. 1 Bar Passage Rate Among First-Time Test Takers in Georgia, February 2025

INNOVATION

No. 3 Health Law Program, U.S. News & World Report 2025

Choose Your Path

Juris Doctor

Dream of being a lawyer?
We offer flexible course options, including, full-time and part-time, day and evening programs and 9 dual-degree programs where you can earn your law degree along with a related master’s degree area.

LL.M. Master of Laws

Develop legal expertise in Health Law and Legal Analytics.

If you are a foreign-trained lawyer, our program will allow you to apply to take the Georgia bar exam.

GEORGIA STATE LAW IS A COMMUNITY. THERE'S NO "US" VERSUS "THEM." IT'S US VERSUS THE TYPICAL LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

-Rahma Taha (J.D. '21)

The Path to Success

“The incredible externship program allows students to get practical experience and connections before entering practice. Working at the CDC and the Fulton County Superior Court provided me with invaluable insight and relationships that’ll last through my career.”

Rachel Di Santo, J.D. '19

No. 3

Health Law Program, according to U.S. News & World Report.

No.1

Bar passage rate among first-time test takers in Georgia, February 2025

BEST VALUE

Consistently recognized as a best value law school by National Jurist and PreLaw Magazines, we are among the top 10 law schools where graduate starting salaries exceed student loan debt by U.S. News.

TOP-RANKED FOR DIVERSITY

Only school in Georgia on the "Top 25 National Law Schools for Black Students" list in the Black Student’s Guide to Law Schools & Firms, and consistently ranked Best Diversity school by National Jurist magazine.

Recent Law News

Supported by a $250,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, Georgia State University College of Law Professor Kendall Kerew will contribute her expertise to “‘Pluralizing’ Professional Identity,” in an effort to reshape how law students understand and develop their professional identities.

Professor Kerew Awarded $250,000 Joint Mellon Foundation Grant

Published June 20, 2025 in Georgia State News Hub

Supported by a $250,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, Georgia State University College of Law Professor Kendall Kerew will contribute her expertise to “‘Pluralizing’ Professional Identity,” in an effort to reshape how law students understand and develop their professional identities.

Courtney Anderson Named Dean of Georgia State’s College of Law

Published May 19, 2025 in Georgia State News Hub

Courtney Anderson brings a depth of experience in academic excellence, equity and community engagement as the next dean of the Georgia State University College of Law, effective June 1.

Law student Jiovanny Dominguez (J.D. '25) sees public defense not just as a job, but as a calling, and he's ready to be an advocate for those who need it most.

Jiovanny Dominguez (J.D. ’25) Career of Advocacy

Published May 18, 2025 in Georgia State News Hub

For Jiovanny Dominguez (J.D. ’25), the path to law school didn’t begin in a traditional classroom or through a carefully mapped out plan. It started at a public library with one application and a promise to his mother. “If I get in, I’m going to college,” he told her.

Andrew Hughes (J.D. ’25): From Doubt to Determination

Published May 13, 2025 in Georgia State News Hub

He had been told once that studying law wouldn't be the right career for him, but Andrew Hughes’ interest in law school resurfaced in 2021 as he watched Joyette Holmes, then the special prosecutor appointed to the Ahmaud Arbery case, navigate the national spotlight with what struck him as integrity and transparency.