On Thursday, May 29, Chief Judge Martha C. Christian administered the oath of office under the Third Year Practice Act to six Mercer Law Students.

The students will be serving in the Macon Circuit Public Defender's Office over the course of the next year.

They are (from left to right): Gabby Lawrence, Devin Franklin, Amanda Cosson, Chief Judge Martha Christian, Kadee Reynolds, Andrew Dillon, Anne Carroll.

Grant Michael Jensen is the 2008 recipient of the Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service, the highest honor Mercer University bestows on a graduating student nominated from all of its 11 schools and colleges. The Houston, Texas, native was presented a crystal Steuben sculpture and a frame certificate during the May 10th commencement of the Walter F. George School of Law, where he received a juris doctor degree.

Named in honor of Mercer alumnus and former United States Attorney General Griffin B. Bell, the award recognizes students who have exemplified the true meaning of community service during their studies, improving the lives of others through their dedication and commitment.

Jensen, while completing his studies at the Mercer Law School, has provided an outstanding example of what it means to serve others. His highly respected leadership and generous giving of personal time and energy have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to community service.

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Mercer has been named by National Jurist Magazine as among the top 50 schools on a list entitled "Where Public Interest Lawyers Go to Law School."  Mercer is listed at number 41.  The March 2008 edition of the magazine, in which the article appears, is available at www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cypress/nationaljurist0308/index.php  Information about Mercer's Law and Public Service program is available at www.law.mercer.edu/academics/service/