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Introduction
Washburn University School of Law is one of the most renowned law schools situated on the main campus of the Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas. The Law School was founded way back in 1903 and is certified to the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools. According to the latest edition of the US News and World Report's Best Law Schools, the Washburn University School of Law was ranked in the 3rd tier amongst the 4 ABA certified Law Schools and the 2nd best Law School in the Kansas state.
At present the Washburn University School of Law has 445 students and 79 distinguished Faculty Members.
Admissions
The Admission Processes at the Washburn University School of Law are rather simple and uncomplicated.
Students need to apply to the Admissions Committee with a comprehensive filed application. The Committee reviews it and notifies the students through mail whether their application is admitted, placed in the waiting list, denied, or deferred. A delay may take place due to the year end semesters and the holidays.
Students can apply online at the Law School Admission Council web site.
For further information contact,
Washburn University School of Law
Admissions Office
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
(785) 670-1185
Admissions: washburnlaw.edu
The Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
- Civil Procedure
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Torts
- Constitution
- Property
Moreover, the first year batch is also supposed to participate in the Academic Support Program at the Law School and the Ex-L Program (Expert learning Program). As a part of the Expert Learning Program students are taught the various learning strategies essential for success in Law School. This is comprised of a structured Study Group Module where small groups of students meet twice a week and experiment with cooperative learning strategies.
Dual Degree Programs offered at the Washburn University School of Law
The Washburn University School of Law offers:
- Jurist Doctor of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Jurist Doctor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work
Certificate Programs offered at the Washburn University School of Law
The Washburn University School of Law offers:
- Advocacy Certificate
- International and Comparative Law Certificate
- Natural Resources Law Certificate
- Business and Transactional Law Certificate
- Family Law Certificate
- Tax Law Certificate
- Estate Planning Certificate
List of Programs and Centers at the Washburn University School of Law
- Center for Law and Government
- The Children and Family Law Center
- Center for Excellence in Advocacy
- The Business and Transactional Law Center
The Washburn University School of Law Library
The Washburn Law Library is one of the largest law libraries in the entire state of Kansas. It is proud to own in excess of 385,000 volumes making it one of the most sought after law libraries in the country. In fact the Washburn Law Library ranks amongst the 20 best Law School Libraries in America. Moreover, the library also maintains one of the principal legal research portals that the American nation has ever known.
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