School of Law initiatives aim to boost rural legal representation

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The School of Law's efforts to address the shortage of legal professionals in rural Georgia have been highlighted in a recent National Jurist article. The piece, authored by Trevor Mason and published on January 23, 2025, discusses the school's initiatives aimed at training lawyers for underserved areas.

Talmadge Chair Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge provided insights into the school’s Georgia Honors Fellows Program. This program is part of a broader strategy to ensure that communities with limited access to legal representation receive necessary services.

The article, titled "Fighting the scarcity of rural lawyers," sheds light on the importance of such educational programs in bridging the gap between legal needs and available resources in rural regions.