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2014 ELLA LAW SCHOOL VISITS & J. RUEBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY CONFERENCE ELLA GRANT 2014 -Eileen Doyle Crane, J.D., University Prelaw Advisor, applied for an ELLA Grant to take two UVU students to Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, where they were able to visit 8 different law schools and attended the 11th Annual JRCLS Conference at The University OF Missouri School of Law Center -Students met with deans, went on school tours, and compiled data from each school -Students networked with current law students and attorneys from around the U.S. and world -Students were also able to attend a few different sections of law practices of their choice that were given by various lawyers and professors. VARIOUS LAW SCHOOLS ATTENDED 2014 Law School Visit Reports Washington University, St. Louis, MO St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO University of Missouri, Columbia, MO University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Washburn University, Topeka, KS Creighton University, Omaha, NE Drake University, Omaha, NE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI -Offers students 12 clinics and 6 externships including programs in New York and DC, the American Indian Law, and the Africa and Asia externship. -As of 2013, 92 percent of graduates were employed -WashULaw is the oldest private law school West of the Mississippi. -Half of all first year classes are kept to about 45 students with some of the smallest class sizes in law school. -Great scholarships and financial aid available. ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY ST. LOUISE, MISSOURI SLU LAW offers: •Concentrations in nine areas of law •Four Centers of Excellence, including the nation's premier health law program •Ten dual-degree programs •A part-time program for working adults •Extensive practical experience through the Legal Clinics •Opportunities to study abroad •Merit-based scholarships, including 10 fulltuition scholarships •A wealth of externship opportunities • New Law school opened this year • Perfect location in the city as well as surrounded by the Justice and city court offices. • Smaller class sizes and everything within short walking distances. CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY OMAHA, NEBRASKA “Educating for Service & Justice” The School of Law offers a curriculum designed to provide students with intellectual challenge, academic rigor, and an opportunity to develop a foundation of moral values for life-long service in the law. Areas of focus: (a) Business Law; (b) Criminal Law and Procedure; (c) International and Comparative Law (d) Litigation UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA, MISSOURI -Students often describe the academic atmosphere at MU as challenging, but with an emphasis on learning rather than competition. Courses offer students a broad and balanced perspective on the law and legal institutions to prepare them for a wide range of career options in law, as well as alternative careers anywhere in the country. -approximately 65 students in each class -family type of environment with lots of fun activities and socials -scholarships available along with financial aid UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI -The Law Conference was held here and for good reason! -UMKC belives Law school is about more than just attending class, and UMKC sets itself apart from other law schools by creating a collaborative community between students, faculty, and staff. -As a National Jurist “Best Value” Law School, we are ranked not only on our affordable cost of tuition, but also on Kansas City’s affordable cost of living, bar pass rate, and employment data -The School of Law prides itself on being a leader in innovation and was recently recognized as one of the 15 most innovative law schools by National Jurist magazine and one of the 25 most innovative law schools by preLaw magazine UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS -Our philosophy at KU Law is to teach students the foundations of the law, then provide them with the handson experience necessary to begin their careers ready for practice. We offer 12 clinical programs with more than 200 clinical openings for students. -Small classes are instrumental in fostering the close-knit and supportive environment found in Green Hall. More than two-thirds of our upper-level classes feature class sizes of 25 students or fewer. -KU Law takes prides in its ability to offer a world-class legal education at a reasonable rate of tuition. Our students graduate with an average debt burden far below the amounts found at other law schools. -Attracting students from diverse backgrounds ensures that all points of view will be heard in our classrooms and in the legal community. WASHBURN UNIVERSITY TOPEKA, KANSAS • Washburn University School of Law provides the benefits of a private education -- smallsize, collegial atmosphere, low student to faculty ratio -- at a public school cost. • Students may also earn certificates of concentration in eight practice areas. • students can participate in more than 30 student organizations • Washburn University School of Law prepares outstanding lawyers who will serve their local, national, and global communities with excellence, integrity, and professionalism. DRAKE UNIVERSITY OMAHA, NEBRASKA • • • • Drake Law School combines a rich history and tradition with the latest technology and an innovative curriculum including the nation’s only Drake Law School combines a rich history and tradition with the latest technology and an innovative curriculum including the nation’s only First-Year Trial Practicum. Drake's bar passage rates are consistently above the national average and generous financial assistance provides more than $4 million in scholarships annually. Student indebtedness is 14% below the private institution national average. Great spacious campus, well diversified, and awesome programs to be offered Average class size is about 45-65 students