First-year law student Aryan V. Patel was named a recipient of the 2026 Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association Digumarthi Public Interest Scholarship, according to a May 11 announcement. The scholarship supports law students who have accepted unpaid summer internships with public interest organizations.
The recognition highlights opportunities for law students to engage in public service and gain practical experience through internships that may otherwise be financially challenging.
Patel’s award reflects the University of Georgia School of Law’s emphasis on experiential learning, as the school supports its students with access to 18 clinics and externships while promoting high graduate employment rates, according to the official website. The institution also excels in advocacy competitions at both national and regional levels, maintains extensive resources through the Alexander Campbell King Law Library, and serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles, as noted by the official website.
The University of Georgia School of Law has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist, according to the official website. The school focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service, per information from the official website.
Awards such as this scholarship help support students pursuing careers in public interest law while contributing to broader efforts aimed at strengthening community service within legal education.
