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History and Mission

Future-focused

From Eléonore Raoul, Emory University’s first admitted woman, to Ben F. Johnson Jr.’s landmark integration case before the Georgia Supreme Court, Emory University School of Law’s history includes proud moments of change and progress. Now, we are focused on the future, using our mission as a driving force and our strategic plan as the vehicle to solve global problems, educate the next generation of leaders and innovators, impact our community, and produce graduates with a social conscience.

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Emory Law's Top Five

Emory Law has established new priorities focused on the theme “True North” - the law school’s direction in our drive toward: our mission. That mission, as we have said consistently, is to educate and train principled, sophisticated legal professionals, people who can flourish in the practice of law and who can lead their legal and broader communities anywhere.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Emory Law seeks to embrace a commitment to diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.

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Diversity & Inclusion