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Scholarships, Awards and Tuition Waivers

The College of Law awards a number of scholarships, awards, and tuition waivers to qualified applicants and student. All applicants, once accepted, are considered for the various scholarships and waivers. Available opportunities are listed below.

Scholarships and Awards

20th Anniversary Scholarship

This scholarship is based on merit and is offered to a first-year student every three years. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation.

Atlanta Law School Fellows Program

This scholarship is awarded to entering first-year students who demonstrate need and high academic achievement. The trustees of the Atlanta Law School Foundation select students. Applications are mailed to selected admitted applicants with the acceptance letter.

Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund

This scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing at the College of Law who demonstrates high academic achievement in all real-estate-related courses and shows commitment to the highest standards in real estate practice.

College of Law Board of Visitors Scholarship

This scholarship is based on merit and is offered to a first-year student every three years. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation.

F.A. O'Daniel Law Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a former collegiate athlete who demonstrates merit and need. This scholarship is offered to a first-year student every three years. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation

Intellectual Property Scholarships

Five scholarships are available. A full tuition scholarship will be awarded to an entering first year student at the College of Law for three years. This scholarship is equivalent to full-time instate tuition and fees. Additionally, four $1000 scholarships will be awarded annually. Two entering students who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to IP Law and two upper level students who have demonstrated both commitment to and achievement in IP Law will receive this scholarship each year. More Information: Entering students - Upper level students

Lamar Gammage Law Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to entering first-year students who demonstrate high academic achievement. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation.

W. Lee Burge Law Scholarship

This scholarship is based on merit and is offered to a first-year student every three years. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation.

Michelle Ferguson-Priestly Award

This award is presented to a law student who has an outstanding record of achievement in criminal law and criminal procedure courses and has a demonstrated commitment to community service.

Cathy Henson Scholarship

This scholarship is based on merit and is offered to a first-year student every three years. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation.

College of Law Scholarship

This scholarship is based on merit and is offered to a first-year student every three years. The recipient retains the scholarship until graduation.

Georgia Civil Justice Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing at the College of Law who demonstrates superior ability in the area of litigation and advocacy.

David J. Maleski Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is based on merit and is named in memory of Professor David Maleski, a founding member of the College of Law faculty.

Public Interest Law Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a select number of students in good standing at the College of Law who have an interest in public interest work and secure a summer legal position with a nonprofit or appropriate governmental agency. The Selection Committee of the Georgia State Public Interest Law Student Organization selects these students.

Real Property Law Section Award

This award is presented to a law student who demonstrates superior academic achievement in the first year course Real Property.

The Trammell Foundation Outstanding Tax Clinic Student Award

The Trammell Foundation presents this award each year to a student enrolled in the Tax Clinic at the College of Law . The award is presented to the student who provides the best service to the clinic based on interviewing skills, the quality of research and the ability to present a case to the Internal Revenue Service.

Tuition Waivers

Nonresident Tuition Waiver

The College of Law offers a limited number of nonresident tuition waivers to encourage the enrollment of nonresident students who demonstrate high academic achievement. Both first-year students and existing students who are in good standing are eligible for these waivers.

Law Research Assistantship

Students who have completed 32 hours of law study are eligible to apply for Law Research Assistantships. Students who are selected assist faculty with research. Law Research Assistants are employed on a semester basis and receive a waiver or reduction of tuition and a stipend.

Law Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Law students who serve as tutors in the College of Law 's Academic Enrichment Program, assist in the activities of the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution or provide support in the College of Law Tax Clinic are eligible for Law Graduate Teaching Assistantships. Students who are selected receive a waiver or reduction of tuition and a stipend.