2014 ELLA Law School Visits & J. Rueben Clark Law Society Conference

1. 2014 ELLA Law School Visits & J. Rueben Clark Law Society Conference Audrey’Ana Nau Vice President, UVU Christine M. Durham Prelaw Club David Nau Member, UVU Christine M. Durham Prelaw Club

2. Ella Grant 2014 • -Eileen Doyle Crane, J.D., University Prelaw Advisor, received an ELLA Grant to take two UVU students to Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, to visit 8 Midwest law schools and attend the 11thAnnual JRCLS Conference at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Law • -Audrey’Ana and David Nau met with deans, went on school tours, and compiled data from each school • -They networked with current law students and attorneys from around the U.S. and world • -The Nau’s attended several conference presentations, including those that addressed the various kinds of law practice that are available to graduates of law school which were provided by various lawyers and professors.

3. Various Law Schools Attended • 2014 Law School Visit Reports • Washington University, St. Louis, MO • St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO • University of Missouri, Columbia, MO • University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO • University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS • Washburn University, Topeka, KS • Creighton University, Omaha, NE • Drake University, Omaha, NE

4. Washington UniversitySt. Louis, Missouri -12 clinics and 6 externships, including programs in NYC and DC, American Indian Law, and the Africa and Asia externship -92 % of 2013 graduates were employed -WashU Law is the oldest private law school west of the Mississippi -Half of all first-year classes are limited to 45 students -Great scholarships and financial aid available

5. St. Louis UniversitySt. Louis, Missouri SLU LAW offers: • Concentrations in 9areas of law •4 Centers of Excellence, including the nation's premier health law program • 10 dual-degree programs • A part-time program for working adults • Extensive practical experience inLegal Clinics • Opportunities to study abroad • Merit-based scholarships, including 10 full-tuition scholarships • A wealth of externship opportunities • New building opened this year • Perfect location in the city, surrounded by the Justice and City Courts • Small class sizes and interesting sites within short walking distance

6. Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska “Educating for Service & Justice” The School of Law offers a curriculum designed to provide students with intellectual challenge, academic rigor, and an opportunity to develop a foundation of moral values for life-long service in the law. Areas of focus: - Business Law - Criminal Law and Procedure - International and Comparative Law - Litigation

7. University of MissouriColumbia, Missouri - Students describe the academic atmosphere at MU as challenging, but with an emphasis on learning rather than competition - Courses offer students a broad and balanced perspective on the law and legal institutions to prepare them for a wide range of career options in law, and alternative careers anywhere in the country - About 65 students in each class - Family-friendly environment with lots of fun activities and socials - Scholarships available along with financial aid

8. University of MissouriKansas City, Missouri -The Annual JRCLS Conference was held here and for good reason; it was a great venue -UMKC believes law school is about more than just attending class. UMKC sets itself apart from other law schools by creating a collaborative community between students, faculty, and staff -As a National Jurist “Best Value” Law School, UMKC isranked not only on affordable cost of tuition, but also on Kansas City’s affordable cost of living, bar passage rate, and employment data -The School of Law prides itself on being a leader in innovation and was recently recognized as one of the 15 most innovative law schools by National Jurist magazine and one of the 25 most innovative law schools by PrelawMagazine

9. University of KansasLawrence, Kansas - The KU Law philosophy is to teach students the foundations of the law, and then provide them with the hands-on experience necessary to begin their careers ready for practice. KU offers 12 clinical programs with more than 200 clinical openings for students - Small classes are instrumental in fostering the close-knit and supportive environment found in Green Hall. More than 2/3’s of upper-level classes feature class sizes of less than 25 students - KU Law takes prides in its ability to offer a world-class legal education at a reasonable rate of tuition - Graduate finish with an average debt burden far below the amounts found at other law schools -KU attracts students from diverse backgrounds ensuring that many points of view are heard in the classrooms and in the legal community

10. Washburn UniversityTopeka, Kansas • Washburn University School of Law provides the benefits of a private education • Small-size, collegial atmosphere, low student-faculty ratio -- at a public school cost • Students can earn certificates of concentration in eight practice areas • Students participate in more than 30 student organizations • Washburn prepares outstanding lawyers who will serve their local, national, and global communities with excellence, integrity, and professionalism

11. Drake UniversityOmaha, Nebraska • Drake Law School combines a rich history and tradition with the latest technology and an innovative curriculum including a unique First-Year Trial Practicum • Bar passage rates are consistently above the national average • Generous financial assistance provides more than $4M in scholarships annually • Student indebtedness is 14% below the private institution national average • Beautiful campus, well diversified, and awesome programs to be offered • Average class size is about 45-65 students