Success Stories

Success is not just about numbers. Our employment statistics represent real graduates succeeding in law firms, judicial clerkships, nonprofits, corporations, and careers fully outside of the legal profession. Hear a few of their stories.
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Marilyn Harp, L’79

Alumna has served Kansans in need for 40+ years

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Chris Carey, L'19

Alumni serves as clerk on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

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Arturo Garcia, L'18

Alumni utilizes law degree to help immigrants

A portrait of Trinia Cain in her U.S. Public Health Service uniform.

Trinia Cain, L’09

Alumna drafts, analyzes public health legislation

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Eric Mikkelson, L’94

Alumni mayor applies legal training to public service

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Maureen Moeder, L’16

Alumna completes clerkships in both federal court and state court

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Dr. Lijuan Xing, SJD'12

Alumna explores intersections of laws through teaching, research

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Emily Warr, L'14

Alumna dedicates career to public service, advocacy

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Mohammad Hameed, L'21

Student uses engineering background to excel at intellectual property law internship

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Deborah Wilkinson, L’82

Alumna prosecutes six high-level Rwandan officials charged with genocide, war crimes

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Hon. Julie Robinson, L’81

Alumna serves as first African-American U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas