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ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | DEAN’S MESSAGE
our legacy of promise Mission Driven Law School Congratulations on your decision to come to law school and your interest in Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS). When you made the decision to come to law school, you made the decision to open yourself to new possibilities and new opportunities to help others. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is a place where you can realize those possibilities and seek those opportunities.
A message from the Dean
When I joined Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2008, I was immediately attracted to the law school’s unique mission in legal education -- To provide the opportunity for legal education to both traditional and non-traditional students who show promise of making positive contributions to the profession, legal system, or society. This mission is embedded in the Law School’s culture. At Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School our goal is to cultivate a student-centered learning environment that is diverse, rich in academic excellence, and is dedicated to preparing highly skilled, ethical, and professional lawyers who possess a strong social conscience. This process demands an open mind and a hungry intellect. I hope you bring both with you as you explore the following pages, which will give you a better sense of our school, our students, our faculty, and how the law school can help you succeed in your desire to become a successful lawyer.
If you’re ready for the challenge, we are here to help you succeed.
As you explore what Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has to offer, you will find that it is a place where you can learn from one another with curiosity and humility, and learn to disagree in ways that are characterized by analytical rigor, fact-based argument, ethical thinking, compassion, and integrity. You will find a community of students, scholars, teachers, caring professionals, and a network of alumni across the country all willing to provide support, guidance, and sense of belonging.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School --
I encourage you to consider seriously what Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has to offer and how we can help you achieve your goal of becoming a lawyer. In the meantime, you are welcome to contact us with any questions you may have.
Different on Purpose
If you’re ready for the challenge, we are here to help you succeed. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School -- Different on Purpose. Sincerely, Jace C. Gatewood Dean and CEO
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ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS
highlights ACADEMIC OPTIONS 3 Year Full-Time Day J.D. Program 4 Year Part-Time Day J.D. Program 4 Year Part-Time Evening J.D. Program Criminal Justice Certificate Program* *Students may apply to the program after their second year of law school 2020-2021 ENROLLMENT Total 298 Full-Time 173 Part-Time 125 Male 42% Female 58% Minority 68% 2020 ENTERING CLASS Number of Applicants 1087 Applicants Accepted 372 Entering Class Size 131 Full-Time 97 Part-Time 34 Male 45% Female 55% Minority 66% Average Age 28 Georgia Resident 68% States Represented 22 Military 9% 2020-2021 Tuition Rates $13,240 per semester (PT), $22,065 per semester (FT) 2020 ENTERING CLASS LSAT AND GPA High 75% LSAT 161 152 GPA 3.95 3.26 all data collected 8/20/2020
Median 150 2.94
25% 149 2.49
ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | JURIS DOCTOR PROGRAMS
a forum for collaborative discourse Students working towards the Criminal Justice Certificate would take the remainder of the required coursework during their 3L year along with a mandatory Criminal Justice Workshop. Interested students could also begin fulfilling their 300 hours of approved field work requirement during the summer between their 2L and 3L year. To earn the Criminal Justice Certificate, students must maintain a 2.3 GPA in the following courses, which will be required in addition to the other requirements necessary to complete the J.D. Program.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM [3 years] The Criminal Justice Certificate Program prepares graduates to practice criminal law, whether as a prosecutor or a defender. Students of the Certificate Program graduate equipped with strategies to allow them to shape the criminal justice arena rather than simply being shaped by it. All students will take Criminal Procedure in the spring of their 2L year. Students may decide to pursue the Criminal Justice Certificate upon completion of their second year (after having the benefit of taking Criminal Law and
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Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Advanced Criminal Procedure Evidence Advanced Evidence Criminal Justice Lawyering Criminal Law Ethics Criminal Pretrial Practice Criminal Trial Practice FULL-TIME PROGRAM [3 years] FALL ENTRY The full-time J.D. program is designed for the acquisition and development of intellectual, analytical, and lawyering skills. From the first-year curriculum, with its required set of core courses, through the third year, with courses that emphasize practical skills development, this degree program
promotes analytical reasoning, precision in both oral and written communication, and problem solving. With these fundamental skills, students learn the rules of law and how to apply them in an ever-changing society. This program requires study in residence for six semesters over three academic years. Optional summer sessions are available, but not required. PART-TIME PROGRAM [4 years] DAY OR EVENING FALL ENTRY The part-time J.D. program is designed to provide a means to achieve a legal education to those who, for personal and/or professional reasons, are unable to devote fulltime to the study of law. The parttime program requires study in residence for eight semesters over four academic years, which includes summer sessions. Part-time day students take their required classes during the day with the full-time students. Classes in the day-division normally are scheduled during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, while required classes in the parttime evening division are scheduled three evenings per week from 6:15 to 9:30 p.m.
We offer
Three versatile J.D. program options,
One certificate program, and
Zero application fees.
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labore improbus omnia vincit HARD WORK CONQUERS ALL
In the classroom, you will learn how to think like a lawyer. Your experiences outside the classroom will teach you how to BE a lawyer.
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ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
a community of applied 350 learning The law school offers over
externship placements
More than just work experience, experiential learning is an opportunity to develop your professional footprint.
placements provide students with the opportunity to integrate the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom with the practical experience of on-the-job training. Please note that, students matriculating at the law school after August 1, 2016 must earn six (6) credit hours in one or more experiential courses. Experiential courses include simulation courses, law clinics, and externships. Students can further their individual educational goals by selecting a THE OFFICE OF field placement that offers the CAREER SERVICES skills and knowledge they need AND PROFESSIONAL to enhance their educational and DEVELOPMENT at AJMLS has a professional development. Unlike number of services and programs an internship, an externship allows available to assist students with a student to receive academic credit Career Advising and Professional for the enhanced education he or Development. Our robust internship, she receives outside the classroom. externship, and career development The Law School website lists over programs allow students to 350 approved local, state, and experience diverse professional national placements, and The options available upon graduation. Office of Experiential Learning Not only do these programs provide will work with you to find and/or an excellent opportunity to help approve placements that meet your students develop their skills, they individual needs and interests. also provide important networking opportunities. Many alumni use Students can further their individual these programs as a mentoring educational goals by selecting a opportunity, or as a way to give back field placement that offers the to their law school. skills and knowledge they need to enhance their educational and professional development. Unlike EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING an internship, an externship allows Externships a student to receive academic credit The Externship Program is a bridge for the enhanced education he or between law school and the practice she receives outside the classroom. of law. Externships or field
The Law School website lists over 350 approved local, state, and national placements, and The Office of Experiential Learning will work with you to find and/or approve placements that meet your individual needs and interests. Pro Bono Program The AJMLS Pro Bono Program furthers the Law School’s commitment to developing lawyers with a strong social conscience. Students benefit from the practical experience gained through volunteering while experiencing the rewards and joys of giving back to the community. The Pro Bono Program is structured as a Formal Voluntary Program. Students are able to select from a robust list of pro bono organizations an activity that fits their interests. Students who participate in pro bono work are recognized and rewarded through special activities and graduation honors.
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ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
a proactive approach ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT The Office of Academic Achievement (OAA) supports students by focusing on enhancing and strengthening the academic skills that ensure law school and bar exam success. OAA offers multiple opportunities for students to identify, strengthen, and expand their academic skills through individual mentoring, tutoring, small-group projects, workshops, and formal course offerings. Equipped with a team of dedicated and engaged academic support professionals, the OAA facilitates and assists students in developing academic action plans and helps students and alumni meet their academic goals in a supportive environment. In addition to individualized academic counseling, OAA offers specific courses to support student learning outcomes during their time at AJMLS.
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COURSE OFFERINGS ACADEMIC LABS Law school exposes students to a whole new way of thinking. To assist students in this challenging new endeavor, OAA offers an academic lab to all first-year law students during their first semester to enhance and refine specific academic skills necessary to succeed in law school. Focusing on the skills of critical reading, legal analysis, and self-regulated learning, the lab provides multiple opportunities for students to submit assignments and receive instructive feedback to improve and strengthen the academic skills heavily assessed in
From study skills to passing the bar, from externships and job interviews to career development, Atlanta’s John Marshall is there — teaching, mentoring and guiding you along your path to success.
law school and utilized by successful law students and practicing attorneys. Academic labs are designed to support students on their law school journeys, and provide students with a valuable opportunity for additional feedback, while simultaneously developing relationships with members of OAA. LEGAL METHODS Students receive focused instruction and intensive practical experience in the application of skills and strategies associated with expert-level legal learning and problem-solving in this course offered to a select number of students in their second semester of their first year. The instructional methods in the course are designed to implicate higher order mental processes and achieve deeper conceptual understanding of complex legal problems via active learning techniques, team based learning, and problembased exercises, in an environment simulating the working dynamics encountered by practicing attorneys. Progress is reviewed frequently utilizing a combination of traditional essay exams, self-evaluation techniques, and peer feedback to encourage deep-level thought and to foster the development of the advanced analytical skills. Students participating in Legal Methods gain new insights and skills to assist them in their academic and intellectual pursuits. BAR SUCCESS In an effort to increase success on the bar exam, the following courses
have been implemented in the form of specialized course offering and workshops. Although most students will spend significant time preparing for the attorney’s licensing exam (the bar exam) after graduation, AJMLS students are provided a unique advantage by jumpstarting their bar studies through the following required courses during their third year of study. The Bar Success program provides an advance look for students of what to expect on the bar exam, and helps to develop the skills and habits that are critical for success. MASTERING LEGAL SKILLS (MLS) MLS introduces 3Ls to the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), a component of the Georgia bar exam and several other jurisdictions. The MPT tests six skills, which include problem solving, legal analysis & reasoning, factual analysis, communication, organization and management of a legal task, and recognizing & resolving ethical dilemmas. Through this course, students actively employ these skills through multiple assessments and exercises. Students receive instructive and practical feedback with regard to their individual MPT performance along with numerous strategies to succeed on the MPT. Students are also given numerous opportunities to actively self-evaluate their performance to leverage their ability to independently identify, address, and solve areas of opportunity to improve.
MASTERING LEGAL PRINCIPLES (MLP) In the last semester of law school, MLP provides a jumpstart to bar preparation. The course provides an intense review of commonly tested bar exam subjects, such as real property, contract, constitutional law, and federal civil procedure, as well as several opportunities to apply, practice, and assess the various components of the bar exam, the multistate bar exam (“MBE”), and the state specific essay component of the bar exam. Students receive exposure, practice, and instruction on multiple choice questions as well as individualized feedback on practice essays. SUPPLEMENTAL ALUMNI BAR SUPPORT Studying for the bar exam is not something that our students have to do alone. After graduation, alumni are provided with an opportunity to continue their engagement with OAA and are strongly encouraged to participate in the Bar Success Program. The supplemental Bar Success Program is not intended to be a substitute for a commercial bar review, but rather is intended to be an added benefit and support program for alumni sitting and preparing for the upcoming bar exam. The supplemental alumni program is a problem-based program that actively engages bar studiers with multiple practice assessments, such as multiple-choice questions, essays, and performance tests. Additionally, it provides specific strategies to optimize performance on the bar exam. Individual counseling is available on request. Bar exam takers that participate in the program are paired with a dedicated bar review coach, a member of the OAA team who offers support, strategies, and encouragement to students as they prepare for this difficult exam.
CAREER SERVICES We believe early career assessment and skills training are essential to a successful job search and satisfying career. The Law School’s Career Services Office (CSO) offers extensive programming and a wide range of resources and opportunities to help our students identify and secure desired positions. With everything from individual career advising and job-specific seminars to mock interviews and exit interviews, our graduates are thoroughly prepared for their job search. Job fairs, advanced internet programs, On Campus Interviews and job postings are just a few of the readily accessible resources we provide for a successful job search. Strong alumni relationships support our students through a mentoring program. ADVISING The Law School provides individual counseling for students and alumni to discuss all aspects of their career development. Each student is assigned a counselor and is encouraged to meet with the counselor throughout his or her tenure at Atlanta’s John Marshall. JOB FAIRS The CSO participates in numerous job fairs with other schools across the country, including ones designed to place graduates in specialty practice, minority, public interest positions, and government jobs. ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS The On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program is an opportunity for organizations and students to connect with employers through the CSO. The program attracts employers from business, technology services, education, non-profit organizations, government agencies and more. Each academic year there are organizations who visit AJMLS to conduct on-campus interviews for full-time entry level positions and
internship opportunities. EXIT INTERVIEWS The staff of the CSO meets with each third (or part-time fourth) year student prior to graduation in order to assess his or her job search status and strategy. Graduates will continue to receive job search assistance in an effort to secure employment promptly and as often as they need it. STUDENT AFFAIRS AJMLS makes a concerted effort to provide a learning environment that is collegial and supportive. Specifically, the Office of Student Affairs strives to create opportunities for personal, academic, and professional growth and to maintain a supportive and inclusive community for all students. This is accomplished by promoting communication, the free exchange of ideas, and interaction between and among groups. In addition, the Office makes every effort to instill a sense of professionalism and community, while fostering academic and social integration. PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM The Peer Mentorship Program helps improve the quality of life for new students by providing social and personal support. By making mentors available to all first-year students, we hope to improve overall academic performance, provide an ongoing orientation to all aspects of law school, and foster academic and social integration. Through sustained, supportive and nurturing mentor-mentee relationships, the program strives to enhance the learning and holistic development of students both in and out of the classroom. PROFESSIONALISM SERIES PROGRAM The Professionalism Series establishes good practices and high ethical
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standards early in our students’ legal training. It is also an opportunity for students to develop their professional identity by engaging with judges, practicing lawyers, and legal experts who exude the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Participation in the Series is mandatory for first-year students. Our efforts to orient students to the profession and its code of conduct are ongoing, and the Office of Student Affairs also sponsors symposia and CLE programs to provide students with knowledge
and access. Speakers and moderators represent a broad demographic and present on a broad range of topics, including diversity, inclusion, and professionalism. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Law School and we accomplish these goals by grappling with some of the most complex and controversial issues affecting the country. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Office of Student affairs oversees all student groups and strongly encourages collaboration and
coalitions among student groups, especially when planning events. The Law School has a long history of student activism and welcomes the formation of new student organizations. Student organizations permit students to explore personal passions, network with students and attorneys with similar interests, engage in professional, cultural, and social events, and educate the Law School and legal communities about issues that are important to them and relevant to the missions of their organizations.
ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | THE FACULTY
a network of scholars Our faculty combines excellent academic credentials with years of practical experience.
Atlanta’s John Marshall is dedicated to helping students succeed in law school, in law practice, and in life. Faculty members are mentors and role models who balance high expectations with genuine care and compassion.
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The Law School is dedicated to preparing highly competent and professional lawyers under the guidance of an outstanding group of scholars. The law school faculty is dedicated to ensuring all students have the opportunity to develop and grow as they master both the law and the professional skills required to provide representation to all clients at every level of society. The diverse faculty brings a wealth of practical knowledge and scholarship to the school. The classroom environment allows for substantial interaction with the professors and the best conditions for learning. The classroom environment also promotes close friendships with fellow students and with faculty. Professors treat students as individuals, and are committed to helping them succeed. You will find a supportive learning environment where professors are readily available to help foster mastery and success.
“My object is to facilitate each student’s development into a lawyer by practicing in a pressurized setting the skills of thinking on one’s feet, synthesizing ideas you’ve read about into new arguments and perspectives, considering the client and other audiences for a lawyer’s work, and making connections between Contracts and the other courses that are part of your law studies.”
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Jeffrey A. Van Detta, educator at Atlanta’s John Marshall for over 21 years, The John E. Ryan Professor of International Business and Workplace Law
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Professor Robert D’Agostino – educator at Atlanta’s John Marshall for over 26 years An avid bicyclist and political activist, “Dag” practiced bankruptcy and commercial law for 20 years, served as a presidential appointee to the U.S. Department of Justice under President Ronald Reagan as Assistant Deputy Attorney General for Civil Rights, served as Dean at AJMLS from 1996-2000, and has participated in several U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs dealing with bankruptcy issues.
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Professor Michael J. Lynch – educator at Atlanta’s John Marshall for over 23 years An industry pioneer in transitioning law schools across the nation from catalogue to computer based libraries, Professor Lynch’s unprecedented service and expansion of library services was honored in 2013 with the dedication of the library in his name. Professor Lynch serves as the Director of the Michael J. Lynch Law Library.
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a case for 22 community ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | COMMUNITY
different states represented in the Fall 2020 entering class
The sense of community created and experienced by our students is one of the many factors that sets us apart from other law schools. The sense of community created and experienced by our students is one of the many factors that set us apart from other law schools. There is an intentional diversity to the Law School’s student body that
we believe strengthens every aspect of our program. Each student, ranging from a recent college graduate to a career professional, brings a unique perspective to the classroom. This diverse and talented group not only enhances
“I had always heard stories of extreme competitiveness in law school. Luckily, here at Atlanta’s John Marshall, students are collaborative and supportive of each other. I have found life-long friends and future colleagues during my time at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.”
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the learning experience, but also provides a deeper understanding of how the law impacts all persons. While backgrounds are varied, students share a deep commitment to achieving their dream of becoming lawyers.
The range of professional backgrounds is vast, particularly in the part-time evening division, which has included medical doctors, teachers, police officers, mental health workers, accountants, engineers, homemakers, and more. Student organizations sponsor numerous activities that enrich the law school experience — from lectures by community leaders and panel discussions on current legal issues, to the annual Barristers’ Ball, and much more. Some of the many organizations on-campus have included: Amnesty International, Black Law Students Association, Christian Legal Society, Corporate and Business Law Society, Criminal Law Society, Family Law
Society, Gideon’s Promise, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Immigration Law Society, Latin American Law Students Association, Phi Alpha Delta, OutLaw and Allies, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, SOLO Practioners’ Law Society, Veteran Law Students Association, and the Student Bar Association. There are organizations for those interested in a plethora of legal disciplines. In addition, students are always invited to follow the process to start a new student organization. LAW JOURNAL The John Marshall Law Journal is an annual legal periodical. Second and third year full-time students
and third and fourth year part-time students staff the Journal. Students receive invitations to join based on their academic success and writing skills. ADVOCACY BOARD The Advocacy Board is an intensive program of advocacy training in a competitive environment. The program provides students the opportunity to develop written, oral, and team-based advocacy skills in the Moot Court Track and/or the Mock Trial Track. The Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School competition teams have won awards at the local, regional, and national levels.
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an opportunity ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS
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To enroll a qualified and diverse class each year, the Office of Admissions takes in to account the whole individual. In addition to the candidate’s academic record and standardized test results, Admissions will carefully examine factors that indicate a high probability for success in the study of law. Such factors include: life experience; personal and professional achievements; ability to overcome life’s obstacles, including personal or family hardships; the capacity for rigorous intellectual study; the self-discipline demanded by the profession; and a commitment to be of service to the profession and society. Precise measurement of these factors is impossible, therefore,
the Office of Admissions exercises
reasonable discretion with regards to application to each candidate. The goal of the admissions process is to achieve ethnic, racial, cultural, gender, and experiential diversity.* For detailed information about applying to Atlanta’s John Marshall, contact: The Office of Admissions 1422 West Peachtree St., NW Atlanta, GA 30309 (678) 916-2620 admissions@johnmarshall.edu www.johnmarshall.edu REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Juris Doctor program requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
college or university. We highly encourage prospective students to check with their undergraduate institution regarding its accreditation status. Students with senior year undergraduate standing may be considered for admission, provided their degree will be conferred prior to law school matriculation. All applicants are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and to have their test scores, along with all academic transcripts, reported through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The LSAT score must be no more than five years old at the time an application is considered. Applicants may register for the LSAT exam and CAS by calling (215) 968-1001 or online at www.lsac.org. DOCUMENTATION Prospective students can apply to the Law School directly online at www.lsac.org. An application can also be downloaded at www.johnmarshall.edu/apply. In addition, applicants must submit the following materials: 1. Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report: available for retrieval. 2. A personal statement detailing life experiences which have contributed to your personal development and prepared you to successfully undertake a rigorous program in the study of law. The statement should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than three pages.
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3. Two letters of recommendation from persons who know you well and can attest to your capacity to succeed in the study of law. 4. Upon acceptance and prior to registration, an official transcript for all undergraduate, graduate, or professional study undertaken must be forwarded directly from the degree-granting institution to the Office of Admissions. Application instructions for international students, transfer students, visiting students, reapplicants, and audit students can be found under the Admissions section at www.johnmarshall.edu. APPLICATION SCHEDULE The J.D. application is available beginning September 1 for the following fall semester. However, applicants should apply as early as possible to ensure consideration prior to a class becoming full. The Admissions Committee will not undertake a review of any application until all required documentation is
received. ADMISSIONS EVENTS The Office of Admissions holds Open Houses and attends numerous recruiting events throughout the year. Classroom visits and tours are also available year-round. For a schedule of events, visit www. johnmarshall.edu or call the Office of Admissions at (678) 916-2620. *Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School does not use admission policies or take other action to preclude admission of applicants or retention of students on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. The Law School fosters and maintains equal opportunity for students, faculty, and staff, without discrimination or segregation. The purpose of this viewbook is to provide prospective students with an overview of the curriculum, faculty, location, programs, and services at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
The information provided does not constitute a contract and is subject to change without notice. All programs are subject to meeting minimum enrollment.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has been fully approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association since 2009. The Section of Legal Education may be contacted at: 321 North Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 988-6738
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In Atlanta or anywhere Virtually attend a Prospective Student Open House or schedule a virtual visit with an admissions representative. Upcoming event dates are located on our website. Sign-up online through our Schedule a Visit form if you’d like to meet with a team member.
At a University or Public Event Our admissions team travels the country with the sole intention of meeting you and answering your questions. Review our Recruitment Calendar online to see our travel schedule.
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ATLANTA’S JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Title IX Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and education. THE LAW SCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ITS ADMISSIONS PRACTICES [except as permitted by law], in its employment practices, or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex or gender. As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Sex includes sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status. The Law School also prohibits retaliation against any person who opposes discrimination, makes a report or complaint of sexual harassment, or participates in any investigation or proceeding involving such a complaint. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, and are prohibited under Title IX and under the Law School’s sexual harassment policy.
Any member of the campus community, guest, or visitor who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, employment, or social access or opportunities and/ or benefits of any member of the Law School community on the basis of sex is in violation of the Law School’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Any person may report sex discrimination (whether or not the ‘person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct) in person, by mail, by telephone, by video, or by email, using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator. A report may be made at any time. Questions regarding Title IX, including its application and/or concerns about noncompliance, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. Individuals who believe they have experienced sexual harassment and/or retaliation in violation of the Law School’s policy should contact the following: Sheryl Harrison-Mercer 1422 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Telephone: (678) 916-2681 Email: sharrison-mercer@johnmarshall.edu For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please visit https://www.johnmarshall.edu/ ajmls-students/student-services/titleix-policy/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator. A person may also file a complaint with the appropriate federal, state, or local agency within the time frame
required by law. Inquiries may be made externally to: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481 Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (877) 521-2172 Email: OCR@ed.gov Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr Office for Civil Rights (Regional Office) at (800) 368-1019 Atlanta Office U.S. Department of Education 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T10 Atlanta, GA 30303-8927 Telephone: (404) 974-9406 Facsimile: (404) 974-9471 Email: OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov For complaints involving employees: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 100 Alabama Street S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 www.EEOC.Gov/Field/Index.cfm Within any resolution process related to this policy, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and religious accommodations, when that accommodation is consistent with state and federal law.