Dustin M. Batchelor and Maya E.M. Davis, both recent graduates of the University of Georgia School of Law, were named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, according to a May 22 announcement.
The recognition is given to fewer than 30 students nationwide each year and honors those who have demonstrated exceptional success in courtroom advocacy competitions, leadership within their law school community, and strong academic achievement.
Batchelor was recognized as an Academic All-American Appellate Advocate for his performance at the Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition national championship. Davis received the title of Academic All-American Trial Advocate for her performance at the All-Star Bracket Challenge. The announcement stated: “Congratulations to recent graduates Dustin M. Batchelor (J.D.’26) and Maya E.M. Davis (J.D.’26) on being named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators. Fewer than 30 students nationwide received the honor, which recognizes students who have had exemplary success in courtroom advocacy competitions, modeled good leadership and fellowship within the law school community and excelled academically.” It also said: “Batchelor was named an Academic All-American Appellate Advocate for his performance at the Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition national championship while Davis was named an Academic All-American Trial Advocate for her performance at the All-Star Bracket Challenge.”
The University of Georgia School of Law has a record of strong results in advocacy competitions with several national and regional titles, according to the official website. The law school also supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships while maintaining high graduate employment rates.
In addition to its focus on advocacy, the University maintains extensive resources through its Alexander Campbell King Law Library. The institution has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist magazine.according to its official website. It serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles.
The broader impact reflects a commitment to redefining excellence in public legal education through superior teaching methods and service to communities.according to its official website.
