Washburn Law Open House
Friday, November 7, 2008

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Assistance for Special Needs:
If you require any special services or auxiliary aids to assist you while attending the open house, please contact Sandy Knipp (785) 670-1185.

See also Directions to the School of Law.

You and your guest(s) are invited to join faculty, staff and students of Washburn Law on Friday, November 7, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more about Washburn Law and:

Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, October 31, 2008. This event is casual attire.

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Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. — Check-in — School of Law, 2nd Floor Lobby

9:15 a.m. — Introduction to Washburn Law

9:30 a.m. — Academic Programs

Photograph: Associate Dean Alex Glashausser discussing Washburn Law programs.Learn specific details about the academic philosophy, curriculum, and special programs of Washburn Law, with presentations by the deans and key faculty members. Participants will be able to meet and visit with professors who teach and work on a regular basis with students in the classroom, the Law Clinic, the library, through the Centers for Excellence, and in the numerous certificate programs.

10:30 a.m. — Break

10:45 a.m. — Career Opportunities and Student Mentoring Program

Photograph: Margann Bennett, Director of Professional Development, talking about career opportunities in the law.Find out more about career opportunities in the law with Director of Professional Development Margann Bennett. You will learn about the state of the regional and national legal market, employment opportunities as a student, the first year student mentor program, and the services provided to students by the law school.

11:00 a.m. — Scholarships and Financial Aid

Photograph: Karla Beam, Director of Admissions, discussing applying to law school and scholarship opportunities.Admissions and Financial Aid representatives discuss the numerous scholarship opportunities at Washburn Law and how to pay for law school with scholarships and financial aid.

11:15 a.m. — Tours of Law School and Courtroom Demonstration

Photograph: Anthony Hunter demonstrating technology available in the courtroom.Student ambassadors will provide small group tours of the law school facilities, including time in the Robinson Courtroom and Bianchino Technology Center.

12:15 p.m. — "Student Life" Luncheon — Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center

Join representatives from Washburn Law student organizations and other current students for lunch in an informal setting to answer your questions about their experiences and opportunities during law school. Brief formal remarks will be made by a current student leader. In addition, Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla J. Luckert, '80, about student life at Washburn Law and beyond.

1:30 p.m. — Open House Adjourns

Schedule and times are subject to change.

Registration is free — Pre-registration is requested by Friday, October 31, 2008. Graphic: Register for this reception.

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