Kansas law schools offer unique programming and national rankings.
Law school prepares students to become lawyers by earning a Juris Doctorate (JD) in a concentrated area such as family, environmental or civil law. Law schools may also offer dual degree programs leading to the Juris Doctorate and a master's degree in another discipline to prepare graduates for alternative careers in law. Kansas is home to nationally ranked law schools and unique law concentration options, such as elder or estate planning law.
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence was ranked in the top tier of the best colleges category by U.S News & World Report in 2010. Additionally, National Jurist Magazine named KU a 'best value.' The School of Law offers degree and certificate options in environmental, business, elder, public, international, tax, tribal and media law. Eleven joint degrees are offered in areas such as journalism, social welfare, economics and global nations studies. KU incorporates 12 different clinic options into the curriculum, giving students the ability to perform externships in settings like criminal prosecution, family health care or immigration. KU provides flexible summer programs and accelerated programs for students interested in early graduation.
University of Kansas
School of Law
1535 W. 15th Street
Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-4550
ku.edu
Washburn University
Located in Topeka, Kansas, Washburn University (WU) was ranked among the top ten best colleges in the Midwest by U.S News & World Report. It offers more than 200 programs resulting in certificates, undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees. WU's School of Law offers the Juris Doctorate with seven concentration certificate options including family, advocacy, international, business, estate planning, natural resources or tax law. Dual degree programs awarding the MSW (Master of Social Work) or MBA (Master of Business Administration) are also available. WU focuses on technology by providing facilities with advanced equipment like videoconferencing and laptop computer labs.
Washburn University School of Law
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
785-670-1060
washburnlaw.edu
Wichita State University
Wichita State University (WSU) maintains a focus in diversity, with 1,200 international students from 110 countries. WSU consists of seven colleges and four satellite campuses. Research is a vital part of the WSU curriculum, with 30 centers focused on areas such as aviation, information science and business. The Department of Philosophy within WSU's College of Liberal Arts offers a concentration in prelaw, preparing students for application to law schools. According to the department's website, every student majoring in philosophy that has applied to law school has been accepted. Students have also earned the highest LSAT scores in comparison to other majors at WSU.
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, Kansas 67260
316-978-3456
witchita.edu
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