Washburn Law Open House
Friday, November 13, 2009

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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.

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You and your guest(s) are invited to join faculty, staff and students of Washburn Law on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more about Washburn Law and:

Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, November 6, 2009. This event is casual attire.

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Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. — Registration and Check-in — School of Law, Robinson Courtroom and Bianchino Technology Center

9:15 a.m. — Welcome and 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. — The Washburn Law Clinic Experience: A Student Panel Discussion

Learn how the clinical programs at Washburn Law work during this panel discussion of clinic interns. These students will share anecdotes from their cases, examples of their case loads, and how Clinic influenced their law school experiences.

11:10 a.m. — Career Opportunities and Funding Your Legal Education

Photograph: Margann Bennett, Director of Professional Development, talking about career opportunities in the law.Find out about career opportunities in the law, the state of the regional and national legal market, employment options for law students, and the first year student mentor program. Discover the numerous scholarship opportunities at Washburn Law and a brief overview of the financial aid process for graduate students.

11:10 a.m. — Tours of the Law School

Photograph: Anthony Hunter demonstrating technology available in the courtroom.Student ambassadors will provide small group tours of the law school facilities.

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

Representatives from Washburn Law student organizations, student ambassadors, and faculty will join you for lunch in an informal setting to answer your questions about their law school experiences and opportunities. In addition, Efrain Soto, a 2004 Washburn Law graduate and now Senior Tax Advisor at SFX Baseball, will speak 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, November 6, 2009. Graphic: Register for this reception.

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