Ava Mumgaard - Student Ambassador
2L | Omaha, Nebraska | Nebraska Wesleyan University
I got my B.A. in English and French from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. During my time there, I participated in a myriad of activities including Greek Life, and I spent five months studying abroad in Aix-En-Provence, France.
I decided to go to law school because I determined that a legal career was the perfect combination of my passion for learning and my passion for helping others. I have no lawyers within my immediate family, so the process of applying was a challenge that I would be more than happy to help others accomplish!
When applying to law school, I discovered KU Law’s work with the Project for Innocence which helps prisoners who otherwise might not receive legal representation. This discovery solidified my legal vocation as I was called to a career in which I could help change the lives of others, and I saw that KU Law School had the potential to provide me with the resources to accomplish my goals.
Although I was pulled to KU Law through the Project for Innocence, during my time on campus I’ve kept an open mind to all legal fields. I’ve gotten involved through founding a Chess Club, representing my class in the IP Society, and becoming a student ambassador. I’ve found the environment at KU to be one that fosters learning through collaboration and an environment I’m looking forward to sharing with any potential student who asks!
Student Organizations
Chess Club | President
Project for Innocence | Member
Journal of Law and Public Policy | Staff Editor
Women in Law | Member
Library | Student Worker
Balance and Well-Being | Member
First-Generation Professionals | Member
