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"I’ve seen in the past two years the great training we give our students, and I’m glad to fully join UMKC’s well-recognized advocacy program.”

Judge Steve Leben

The Honorable Steve Leben Named Douglas R. Stripp Missouri Distinguished Associate Professor of Law
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Latest News

2023 UMKC School of Law Recognition Ceremony

Friends and family gathered to celebrate our 2023 UMKC School of Law Graduates.

Judge John W. Oliver Public Service Scholar Celebration

Students, staff, faculty, and alumni gathered at the School of Law on April 6 for an annual luncheon celebrating the Judge John W. Oliver Public Service Scholar Program.

We are pleased to announce the New Law School Dean

Lumen “Lou” N. Mulligan, J.D., M.A., as the new dean of our School of Law

Student Spotlight: Hunter Martin, J.D., May 2023

UMKC School of Law has a reputation for preparing students to be lawyers.

UMKC School of Law Intellectual Property Team Heading to the Nationals

Congratulations to UMKC School of Law’s Intellectual Property Team for winning the Rocky Mountain Regional Round of the 2023 Patent Application Drafting Competition!

UMKC School of Law Trial Advocacy #1 in State Competition