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
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New Law school opened this year
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Perfect location in the city as well as
surrounded by the Justice and city court
offices.
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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
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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