For Black History Month, the Law Library will spotlight Black law figures throughout history and their contributions to the legal field. Each week, a different figure will be featured. by Sydney Hamilton, 1L This month, we’ve looked back at a few figures who made the legal field more inclusive and changed the course of history. Their contributions paved the way for countless Black attorneys and legal scholars working today. So, to close out this Black History Month, let’s recognize the Black legal leaders of today who are continuing the legacy of their predecessors. Read more about each leade ..read more

For Black History Month, the Law Library will spotlight Black law figures throughout history and their contributions to the legal field. Each week, a different figure will be featured. by Sydney Hamilton, 1L Charles Hamilton Houston in undated photo taken sometime between 1940-50. Photographer unknown. From the Library of Congress NAACP collection of portraits of founders, board members, staff, branch officers and other prominent cultural, social and political figures. LOT 13074, no 249 [P&P]. Charles Hamilton Houston (September 3, 1895 – April 22, 1950) Born in Washington, D.C., Charles ..read more

For Black History Month, the Law Library will spotlight Black law figures throughout history and their contributions to the legal field. Each week, a different figure will be featured. by Sydney Hamilton, 1L “Pauli Murray approx. 1955” by FDR Presidential Library & Museum is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Pauli Murray (November 20, 1910 – July 1, 1985) A frustrating truth about history is that for all the trailblazers and visionaries who fought for change, only a select few go down as household names. However, the present allows us to rediscover those figures that helped to ensure the very futu ..read more

For Black History Month, the Law Library will spotlight Black law figures throughout history and their contributions to the legal field. Each week, a different figure will be featured. by Sydney Hamilton, 1L Photo taken by Yoichi R. Okamoto on June 13, 1967. Thurgood Marshall (June 2, 1908 – January 24, 1993) History often remembers Thoroughgood “Thurgood” Marshall as a focused, articulate man who dedicated his life to the law and the people. However, as a kid growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, his high school teachers knew Marshall better for being a bit of a class clown with a rambunctious n ..read more

Maybe you are a law student looking for a morale-boosting movie set in the legal profession or perhaps you cannot seem to escape thoughts about law school even in your free time. Either way, this new series, Movies that Every Law Student Should Watch, can act as your guide in navigating the world of movies related to the legal field.  Note: All of the movies in this series can be borrowed from the Law Library (find them in person near the study aids or online here).  Legally Blonde (2001) Run-time: 96 min Subjects: Criminal Law; Evidence; Lawyering: Advocacy While it is likely tha ..read more

By Ralaya Evans, 3L Congratulations! You are nearing the finish line and starting your 3L year. Knowing what I know now, there are a few things I wish I could have told you back when you were a 1L. First, just as choosing to start anything, making the choice to start law school is a big decision and can bring about numerous uncertainties and challenges. One thing you should know is that you were brave to start this journey. You are now a 3L, and can honestly say that the legal language and community are different from anything you have ever experienced. By now, you have talked with many attor ..read more

by Ralaya Evans, 3L Not many incoming students know what to expect when they start law school, and only have common perceptions to cling on to. I believe that debunking a few myths can bring some clarity to 1Ls. So, what are some of the common myths about law school? Law school is not a good place to look for long-life friends because it is so competitive. This is false for many individuals who choose this career path. There is a competitive aspect to law school, however, many students also want to build lasting relationships. Law school is where many individuals build a community and bond w ..read more

In this blog series, real GSU law students tell you about their legal research experiences over the summer. by Carlos Becerra-Gomez , 2L During my junior year of undergrad, I took a course called, “Eyewitness Testimony” taught by the famous psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Loftus.  Throughout the course, we learned about how unreliable eyewitness testimonies can be, but how the general public, including juries, put a lot of weight on eyewitnesses during a criminal trial.  Dr. Loftus introduced us to the Innocence Project, a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to liberate those w ..read more

by Ralaya Evans, 3L In starting my 3L year, I began asking myself how I would describe my growth, what I have learned and my law school journey thus far. I can honestly say that these past two years have taught me so much. I have matured in many ways that I believed myself to already be mature. So, what have I learned so far? Confidence. Law school taught me how to be more sure of myself. Even when I was not completely certain that I would be great in an interview, present in class, take an exam or more, I learned that second-guessing myself only encouraged a negative perspective. Building co ..read more

by Ralaya Evans, 3L As I started my 1L year, I remember the one aspect of law school that caused me the most anxiety was obtaining and working a summer job with a firm. I was unsure of myself and if I would be prepared to do the work. I thought that I had to be perfect. However, this ended up being one of my favorite parts of law school. It reinforced my desire to be an attorney and I learned so much each summer. Obtaining a summer job is a process within itself. However, once you lock in a job, the preparation to be an asset starts. In preparation for the summer jobs, I found it important to ..read more