Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

⭐ Meet Admissions Counselor Grace St. Urbain!

Grace St. Urbain brings a strong background in legal advocacy, public service, and leadership to AJMLS. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts School of Law and the University of Georgia, she served as President of the Student Bar Association and a Public Interest Law Fellow, completing more than 200 hours of pro bono service. Her experience includes work in criminal prosecution, criminal defense, appellate, civil, and immigration law, as well as service with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

We are excited to welcome Grace to the AJMLS Admissions team and look forward to the knowledge, enthusiasm, and support she will bring to future law students.

As FIFA World Cup excitement kicks off in our city this week, we’re proud to call Atlanta home and even prouder to welcome visitors from around the globe. 🌎⚽

Meet Assistant Professor of Legal Practice Shannon Chamberlain! 📚

Professor Chamberlain brings an outstanding record of academic achievement, legal scholarship, and teaching experience to AJMLS. A graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and UCLA School of Law, she earned top honors throughout her legal education, including summa cm laude and salutatorian distinctions. Her experience includes legal writing instruction, academic success mentorship, judicial service, commercial litigation practice, and published legal scholarship.

We are proud to welcome Professor Chamberlain to the AJMLS faculty and look forward to the knowledge and enthusiasm she will bring to our community.

Fall 2026 Scholarships Now Open! 🎓

The Office of Development & Alumni Relations is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 scholarships. Current AJMLS students are encouraged to visit the 'Loans & Scholarships' page on the AJMLS website or scan the QR code to explore available opportunities and review eligibility requirements.

These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of our donors, whose commitment to student success helps create meaningful opportunities for our future legal professionals. We are grateful for their continued investment in our students. 💙

This week’s bar prep advice comes from alumnus Antonio Pishvai ’22.

The bar exam is as much a test of endurance as it is a test of knowledge. Staying consistent with your preparation and practicing under exam-like conditions can make all the difference.

AJMLS faculty in the news: Professor Elizabeth Jaffe spoke with ABC7 News about the recent swatting hoax that targeted the San Francisco Zoo, prompting a temporary lockdown and shelter-in-place for visitors and staff.

Watch the full ABC7 segment here: https://abc7news.com/post/swatting-hoax-threat-prompts-temporary-lockdown-san-francisco-zoo-sfpd/19260959/

'Swatting' hoax threat prompts temporary lockdown at San Francisco Zoo A hoax threat that authorities described as a case of "swatting" prompted a temporary lockdown at the San Francisco Zoo on Monday afternoon, forcing hundreds of visitors and staff to shelter in place while police investigated.

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and the Editors of the John Marshall Law Journal are proud to announce the publication of Volume XVIII, Issue 1 of the Law Journal.

The issue features scholarship from Professor Jennifer Giles, Mercer Law School Professor Patrick Longan, and AJMLS alumna and former Editor-in-Chief (2024–2025) Suzanne Oldweiler.

📄 Explore the featured scholarship and read the full publication here: https://www.johnmarshall.edu/the-john-marshall-law-journal-publishes-volume-xviii-issue-1/

Through the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI), AJMLS students contributed to supervised federal immigration habeas corpus case work, assisting with legal research and drafting in support of ongoing advocacy efforts.

Read more about their work here: https://www.johnmarshall.edu/ccji-students-assist-with-federal-immigration-law-habeas-case-research-and-client-advocacy-efforts/

This Pride Month, we recognize and celebrate all members of our community and reaffirm our commitment to an environment where all students can learn, lead, and thrive.

The AJMLS Class of 2026 Graduate Awards are now live! 🎓✨

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements demonstrated by this year's graduates. We are proud to recognize the individuals whose hard work and commitment have left a lasting impact on our community.

Learn more about this year's honorees here: https://www.johnmarshall.edu/congratulations-to-our-2026-graduates-and-award-recipients/