It was founded in 1933 and named for John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

[13] In March 2018, the Law School announced its branch campus in Savannah was no longer accepting applications for 2018 and offered its current students options to continue their legal education in Savannah, initiate an intra-campus transfer to the main campus in Atlanta, or seek to transfer or visit at a different institution.

It is now housed in One Marquis Tower and comprises almost 60,000 square feet of classroom and office space, including a law library and courtroom.

[22] The experiential learning program at AJMLS combines classroom theory with direct experience by offering students firsthand exposure to the practice of law.

The for-credit program consists of legal clinics, intensive externships, and other approved field placements.

These groups cover such interests as cultural diversity, academics, recreation, and professional and networking opportunities.