This document provides information regarding College of Law programs offered by Georgia State University during the 2024-2025 academic year. The statements made in this document are for informational purposes this document should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. Although Georgia State University has made every reasonable effort to present the information contained in this document with factual accuracy, no responsibility is assumed by the university for editorial or clerical errors. At the time of production and posting to the website, the text of this document described the policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the College of Law accurately. While the provisions of this document ordinarily will be applied as stated herein, Georgia State University and the College of Law reserve the right to change any provision of this document at any time, including with retroactive effect and without notice to students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes, especially changes relating to graduation requirements, but no representations or warranties are made in this regard by virtue of the publication of this document and curriculum.
Georgia State University College of Law provides equal opportunity to all employees, students, and applicants for employment or admission and prohibits discrimination, segregation and discriminatory harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status in its educational programs, services, activities, employment, retention of students and admissions. The College of Law complies with the University’s Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
“Georgia State University College of Law promotes an innovative, equitable, and inclusive vision of the law through high-quality, accessible education, impactful research, and service to our communities.”
Goals & Purpose
The primary purpose of the College of Law is to establish and maintain an educational program in law leading to the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. The program is designed for the benefit of students who meet the requirements for graduation by study on a full- or part-time basis, and who, upon the satisfactory completion thereof, will be qualified academically to sit for the bar examination in the U.S. jurisdiction(s) of their choice, and subsequently be admitted to the bar and authorized to practice law in such jurisdiction(s).
Throughout the years, the College of Law has expanded its educational offerings beyond the Juris Doctor degree. This includes the legum magister (“LL.M.”) degree and development of interdisciplinary degree programs with other colleges in the university system.
With respect to interdisciplinary programs, the college offers the following:
- Accelerated B.S. or B.A./J.D. (with the Honors College)
- Dual J.D./M.B.A. (with Robinson College of Business)
- Dual J.D./M.P.A. in accounting (with Robinson College of Business)
- Dual J.D./M.B.A./M.H.A. in Health Administration (with Robinson College of Business)
- Dual J.D./M.P.A. in Public Administration (with Andrew Young School of Policy Studies)
- Dual J.D./M.P.P. in Public Policy (with Andrew Young School of Policy Studies)
- Dual J.D./M.P.H. (with the School of Public Health)
- Dual J.D./M.C.R.P. in City and Regional Planning (with Georgia Institute of Technology)
- Dual J.D./M.S.A (Data Analytics with Robinson College of Business)
As noted above, the College of Law also offers a graduate program for lawyers beyond their first professional degree leading to the legum magister (LL.M. or “master of laws”) degree. The college’s bar-track LL.M. program offers a prescribed curriculum qualifying a non-U.S.-trained lawyer to take the bar examination and be authorized to practice law in Georgia (and, where permitted, other jurisdictions in the United States). The college also offers other LL.M. programs for both non-U.S.-trained and U.S.-trained lawyers. Additional information on specific LL.M. concentrations is available in the LL.M. section of this bulletin.
Accreditation
The College of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Georgia State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Georgia State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Location
The downtown Atlanta location is a core part of the College of Law’s identity and strength. Atlanta is unique in its centrality to federal, state, and local governments. The college enjoys proximity to the state capitol and many city, county, state, and federal governmental offices, including courts, legislatures, and regulatory agencies. The Atlanta community also is home to a large and diverse group of private law firms and businesses. These institutions provide a wealth of opportunities for our students, both as learning environments and as potential employers after graduation.
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