Academics

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.

ATHENS, GEORGIA: THE CLASSIC CITY

Located in northeast Georgia, Athens has grown alongside the University of Georgia and its students for the past two centuries.

The Classic City, as it is known, combines southern charm and great weather with a progressive atmosphere and a rich art, music and intellectual culture. While life as a law student is busy, Athens offers many opportunities for a study break just a short walk from campus. The law school is located in the heart of historic North Campus, adjacent to downtown’s local restaurants and quirky shops. The area’s entertainment offerings rival those of much larger cities, and a plethora of activities and events cater to a student’s budget. Law students might find themselves reading outside on North Campus on a crisp fall day or expending boundless spirit with 93,000 loyal fans cheering the Bulldogs to victory in the famous Sanford Stadium. Others work out in the Ramsey Center, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, or blow off steam kicking around on the intramural fields or running track. Students meet friends at a local pub or a concert venue; grab a coffee in the historic Five Points neighborhood; browse the local shops downtown; or take a relaxing stroll through the State Botanical Gardens.

Law school is a rigorous academic commitment, but in Athens students find a supportive environment with spectacular restaurants, local coffee shops, numerous festivals, a well-rounded music scene, and affordable housing.