University of Kansas School of Law
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| University of Kansas School of Law | |
| Established | 1893 |
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| School type | Public |
| Dean | Gail Agrawal (Dean) |
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas, USA |
| Enrollment | 500 |
| Faculty | 55 |
| USNWR ranking | 66 |
| Bar pass rate | 95% |
| Annual tuition | $13,384 (Kansas resident) $24,085 (non-resident) |
| Homepage | http://www.law.ku.edu/ |
| ABA Profile | ABA Profile |
The University of Kansas School of Law is a first-tier public law school located on the main campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The University of Kansas Law School was founded in 1893, replacing the earlier Department of Law, which had existed since 1878.[1] The school has more than 50 faculty members and approximately 500 students. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Kansas School of Law as a top-tier school and rates it as a "best buy".[2]
The Wheat Law Library at the University of Kansas School of Law is the largest law library in the state of Kansas with over 350,000 volumes.[3]
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[edit] Joint Degree Programs at the University of Kansas School of Law
- Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration
- Juris Doctor/Master of East Asian Languages & Cultures
- Juris Doctor/Master of Economics
- Juris Doctor/Master of Health Services Administration
- Juris Doctor/Master in Indigenous Nations Studies
- Juris Doctor/Master of Journalism
- Juris Doctor/Master of Philosophy
- Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration
- Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work
- Juris Doctor/Master of Urban Planning
[edit] Certificate Programs at the University of Kansas School of Law
- Elder Law Certificate Program
- Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate Program
- International Trade and Finance Certificate Program
- Media, Law and Policy Certificate Program
- Tax Law Certificate Program
- Tribal Lawyer Certificate Program
[edit] Centers and Programs at the University of Kansas School of Law
Eleven clinical programs permit students, acting under faculty supervision, to develop legal skills and learn professional values in actual practice settings: Criminal Justice Clinic, Paul E. Wilson Defender Project, Elder Law Clinic, Judicial Clerkship Clinic, Legal Aid Clinic, Legislative Clinic, Media Law Clinic, Public Policy Clinic,Tribal Judicial Support Clinic, Family Health Care Legal Services Clinic and the Externship Clinic.[4]
[edit] Publications at the University of Kansas School of Law
- The Kansas Law Review
- The Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy
- Roman Legal Tradition
- KU Laws
[edit] Curriculum
The first-year curriculum includes Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Torts, and Property.[5] In addition, students take Lawyering, a legal writing class designed to teach legal research and writing in a context that emphasizes professionalism and practical skills. All first-year students have one of their classes in a small section of approximately 20 students, providing an informal learning atmosphere.
