Meet Current Student
ROYA NAGHEPOUR What made you choose The University of Georgia School of Law? With its rank as the best value law school in the country, faculty and administration with distinguished careers who are committed to student success and excellence, an incredibly dedicated and supportive alumni network, including governors, federal and state judges and legislators, and the opportunity to spend three more years in the Classic City—choosing The University of Georgia School of Law was a no-brainer for me.
What have you enjoyed about your experience at the University of Georgia School of Law? The community here is truly unmatched—students, faculty, and staff from all over the country that came to the law school with such diverse interests and experiences to share. You develop this bond with your friends, your sections, and your class from being thrown into this incredibly challenging, life-changing journey together. You get called on together, you laugh together, you spend way too much time in the library together, cheering them on along the way, you tailgate before football games together, you get your first legal jobs together, you outline together, you finish finals together, you are in it all together, and then you do it all over again. It’s fun, it’s hard, it’s exciting, and I hope it doesn’t go by too quickly because it’s the best investment I’ve ever made.
How would you describe the School of Law community? The University of Georgia Law School community is one that will leave you wanting more. This community is genuine, passionate, kind, and committed to its people. I have full peace and confidence that wherever in the world I work, whatever I do, I will have the entire community behind me to root me on every step of the way.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering law school at the University of Georgia? Work hard, be curious, and say yes. This field requires a lot of grit and motivation—what you put in is what you will get out of it. There are so many amazing opportunities here, don’t let them slip by. Ask questions about everything. We all continue to find out new things about law school every day we are in it, no 1L will have any clue what they’re doing, so find comfort in that, and look for answers when you need them. Say yes! Be open to different practice areas and be willing to change your mind, go to every event and panel, and reach out to your professors and alumni. Take advantage of the resources around you that are here to help you grow and succeed.
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