Why KU Law
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Why should you choose KU Law?
At KU, you’ll find a law school where value matters. Three years at KU Law will transform you, equipping you with the deep knowledge and practice-ready skills to achieve your goals.
Rankings & Stats
Academic Honors & Awards
Great Value
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Small Class Sizes
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One-to-One Career Planning
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Free Bar Prep
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6th Semester in D.C.
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Student Support
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Hear from Jayhawk Lawyers
Wherever you end up after graduation, the Jayhawk lawyer network will be there to welcome and support you. More than 8,000 KU Law alumni live in all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries. They chose KU Law for the community, connections and experience. Read alumni profiles.
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KU Law’s Summer Start program drew me to the school. As a science undergrad, I figured I could use any extra time and resources to make the switch over to 'thinking like a lawyer.'
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I knew that I wanted to do international trade law. It just so happened that I had the world’s leading international trade scholar (Professor Raj Bhala) right there in my backyard.
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Getting a law degree from KU has turned out to be one of the best decisions I made for myself. Graduating with a wide network of KU Law alumni helped me transition to another city to practice law with ease.
Learn More
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Hands-On Learning
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Faculty
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Academics
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