Recently, a book edited by Nancy Levit and Allen Rostron, both associate deans at UMKC School of Law, has been published. Beyond One L: Stories About Finding Meaning and Making a Difference in Law is inspired by Scott Turow’s One L, the classic account of a first year law student’s experience at Harvard Law School.
The bar examination pushes graduates to their limits and absorbs all of their time. Grace Colato (J.D. ’18), however, had to juggle caring for a new baby and a preparing for her future. This is the third and final article in our series of stories of graduates overcoming challenges to reach their dream of passing the bar and becoming licensed attorneys.
In the second story in our series of graduates who overcame challenges to pass the bar examination, Darrell Smith (J.D. ’18) met the bar driven by his fear and faith.
On Nov. 27, for Giving Tuesday, the UMKC Law Foundation wants to celebrate its own Day of Giving and give back to its alumni. The Foundation presents, “Advocacy and Civility,” a complimentary ethics CLE by Dean Barbara Glesner Fines. There will be a webcast presentation from 12:00-12:50 p.m. and again from 4-4:50 p.m. MCLE credit: Missouri 1.0 hour ethics/Kansas Pending.
