Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

What Atlanta's John Marshall Law School does

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is a private, nonprofit ABA-accredited institution founded in 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the state's only independent freestanding law school. It delivers a Juris Doctor degree through both full-time day and part-time evening programs, supplemented by a Criminal Justice Certificate Program (Honors), the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI), an Advocacy Board (Moot Court and Mock Trial), the John Marshall Law Journal, and externship and pro bono programs. Its primary student segments are traditional and non-traditional J.D. candidates, including a focus on criminal-justice-oriented students and veterans/community members served through the VA-funded Veterans Legal Assistance Program. The technology backbone is a third-party SaaS stack rather than proprietary systems: Canvas for the learning management system, Examplify/ExamSoft for secure laptop-based examinations, Google Apps for email and document services, Microsoft Office 365, CampusAnyware for registration and student information, and Lexis/Westlaw for legal research — supported by a 25,000-square-foot Michael J. Lynch Law Library holding 290,000+ volumes.

Revenue is concentrated in tuition and fees from the J.D. program, billed on an annual subscription cadence, with supplementary inflows from donations, scholarships, and limited licensing/royalty activity routed through the John Marshall Law School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Distribution is event-driven and admissions-driven, executed through on-campus recruitment, Virtual Open House events, the Student Ambassador Program, and media relations, while experiential learning is delivered via partnerships with law firms (Nelson Mullins, CK Hoffler, Starks, Kessler & Solomiany, Fried Goldberg), the Atlanta Bar Association, Mercer University School of Law, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute. The school is currently led by 11th Dean and CEO Martin L. Ellin and recently relocated to a state-of-the-art Downtown Atlanta campus at 245 Peachtree Center Ave. NE.

Name

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Legal name

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Website

https://johnmarshall.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School is a private, nonprofit, ABA-accredited institution founded in 1933 and Georgia's only independent freestanding law school, offering J.D. programs (full-time and part-time evening) plus the CCJI criminal justice specialization. It serves traditional and non-traditional law students, veterans, and underserved communities via externship and pro bono programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy) (EDAHAIAF), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Law degree programs
• Juris doctor
• Bar exam preparation
• Criminal justice education

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from J.D. program tuition for full-time and part-time evening programs. Students pay tuition and fees for legal education services including coursework, library access, and student services.
2. Donations and Foundation Support: The John Marshall Law School Foundation, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit) raises funds through scholarships and fundraising activities to support disadvantaged students and those from underserved communities.
3. Licensing and Royalties: Revenue from licensing of educational content, publications, and trademark usage through the John Marshall Law School Foundation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School is an ABA-accredited, non-profit law school founded in 1933, providing Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree programs in full-time day and part-time evening formats. The school supplements its core J.D. curriculum with a Criminal Justice Certificate Program, the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI), student-run law journal, moot court and mock trial competitions, externships, bar exam preparation services, and career services for prospective and current legal professionals.

Product overview

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is Georgia's only independent freestanding ABA-accredited law school, offering a unified J.D. degree program with full-time day and part-time evening tracks since 1933. The core J.D. program is supplemented by specialized certificate programs (Criminal Justice Certificate), academic centers (Criminal and Civil Justice Institute), student publications (John Marshall Law Journal), and skills organizations (Advocacy Board for Moot Court and Mock Trial). Student support services include Academic Achievement and Bar Success office, Career Services, Veterans Legal Assistance Program, externship opportunities, and pro bono programs. Technology infrastructure supports learning through Canvas LMS, Examplify exam software, Google Apps for email, Microsoft Office 365, and access to legal research platforms (Lexis, Westlaw). The Michael J. Lynch Law Library provides extensive legal research resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI): An unprecedented collaboration between legal education and frontline advocacy to prepare the next generation of legal advocates.
• John Marshall Law Journal
• Veterans Legal Assistance Program
• John Marshall Law School Foundation

Products and services

• J.D. Programs (Full-time Day and Part-time Evening) ABA-accredited Juris Doctor degree programs in full-time day and part-time evening formats, serving traditional and non-traditional students pursuing legal careers in Georgia and beyond. Includes coursework, library access, student services, and bar exam preparation support.
• Criminal Justice Certificate Program (J.D. Honors Program) An honors certificate program in criminal justice available to AJMLS students after their second year, developed in collaboration with the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI) for specialized training in criminal law and advocacy.
• Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI) An academic center providing experiential learning opportunities in criminal and civil justice through partnerships with frontline advocacy organizations, preparing students for client-centered legal practice and federal immigration law habeas case research.
• Veterans Legal Assistance Program A program funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide legal services to veterans, including homeless veterans through partnership with the Atlanta Bar Association. Open to veterans in need of legal assistance.
• Externship Programs Experiential learning opportunities allowing AJMLS students to gain practical legal experience at approved sites, including intensive externships for concentrated professional development at law firms, courts, and government agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Historic bar passage results in recent years

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Criminal and Civil Justice Institute (CCJI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership between legal education and frontline advocacy through the Criminal and Civil Justice Institute. The CCJI prepares the next generation of legal advocates by developing compassionate lawyers for everyday people. Students assist with federal immigration law habeas case research and client advocacy efforts.
• Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted a celebration luncheon honoring Dean Martin L. Ellin's vision and leadership, introducing AJMLS to members of Atlanta's legal and professional community.
• The CK Hoffler FirmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJMLS hosted NIL Mock Oral Argument for CK Hoffler Firm's 2026 Summer Legal Immersion Program, providing aspiring attorneys with practical experience.
• Mercer University School of LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Suparna Malempati visited Mercer University School of Law for the Faculty Scholars' Exchange Program, fostering academic collaboration between institutions.
• Starks Law FirmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Aprahamian (3L) serves as Executive Assistant and Law Clerk at the Starks Law Firm, gaining hands-on litigation experience while working with CCJI.
• Atlanta Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJMLS collaborates with the Atlanta Bar Association for various programs including the Summer Legal Internship Program (SLIP).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law: Private ABA-accredited law school in Minnesota formed from a 2015 merger of two freestanding schools. Comparable operating model with strong hybrid/online program offerings and tuition-driven economics.
• Florida Coastal School of Law: Private ABA-accredited law school in Jacksonville, Florida with similar size and tuition-driven economics. Comparable as an independent, freestanding institution competing in the Southeast regional applicant pool.
• South Texas College of Law Houston: Independent, freestanding ABA-accredited law school and one of the closest structural analogs in the U.S. — a nonprofit private law school with no parent university, tuition-concentrated revenue, and a similar specialty-program focus.
• Charleston School of Law: Independent, private ABA-accredited law school in Charleston, South Carolina with a similar size profile and tuition-driven revenue model. Directly comparable as a Southeast regional peer with similar competitive dynamics.
• Mercer University School of Law: Private ABA-accredited law school located in Macon, Georgia, offering both full-time and part-time evening J.D. programs. Directly comparable in mission, program structure, and regional applicant pool, and is explicitly named as an academic exchange partner in AJMLS data.
• Appalachian School of Law: Small, independent ABA-accredited law school in Grundy, Virginia. Comparable operating model as a small, mission-driven private institution reliant on tuition revenue and access-to-justice programming.
• Faulkner University - Thomas Goode Jones School of Law: Independent, private ABA-accredited law school in Montgomery, Alabama. Closely comparable operating model — small, freestanding, mission-driven institution with similar tuition reliance and Southeast U.S. focus.
• Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law: Private ABA-accredited law school in Orlando, Florida, with similar size, mission-driven orientation, and emphasis on access-to-justice and diverse student populations. Comparable in operating model and competitive positioning.

Regional players

• University of Georgia School of Law: Georgia's flagship public law school and a primary competitor for in-state applicants. Operates as a broader incumbent with substantially greater resources, alumni network, and admissions selectivity.
• Emory University School of Law: Atlanta-based ABA-accredited law school and one of AJMLS's most direct geographic competitors for Georgia applicants. Functions as a broader incumbent with significantly larger resources, faculty, and national brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AJMLS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-marshall-law-school-atlanta-georgia
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlantajmls
• Pinterestpinterest.com/AJMLS

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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