M. Drake Jones, a third-year student, has been named an inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators. This recognition is awarded to 20 students nationwide who have demonstrated outstanding success in courtroom advocacy competitions, shown leadership and fellowship within their law school community, and excelled academically.
Jones will also represent the University of Georgia at the upcoming Top Gun XVI National Mock Trial Competition. This prestigious event is an invitation-only tournament for law schools that have performed exceptionally well in mock trial competitions over the past year.