KU Law to host Central States Law Schools Association Scholarship Conference

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law will welcome legal scholars from across the country to Lawrence this week for the annual meeting of the Central States Law Schools Association.

The 2025 scholarship conference will take place Oct. 10-11 in Green Hall on the Lawrence campus. With nearly 90 scholars from 53 law schools expected to attend, this year’s event is on track to set a new attendance record.

"We are thrilled to host legal academics from across the country for the CSLSA annual scholarship conference. We are especially excited that this year’s event will be the largest yet,” said Kyle Velte, KU Law associate dean and professor and current CSLSA president. “The CSLSA conference offers an important platform for legal scholars to engage in productive dialogue and collaboration. It’s unique in that it is not limited by subject matter — it offers a supportive setting for scholars to present working papers, finished articles or simply test out new ideas."

CSLSA is an organization of law schools dedicated to fostering conversation and collaboration among legal academics. The annual conference is an opportunity for scholars — particularly early-career faculty — to share works in progress or completed research in a relaxed, collegial setting. Both junior and senior scholars from a range of disciplines offer feedback and commentary, helping participants refine their scholarship and explore new directions. Faculty from member and nonmember schools are invited to attend.  

Visit the KU Law website for a complete schedule and list of presenters.