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The University of Missouri School of Law by Surajit Sen Sharma
The School of Law, a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools, opened its current facility in 1988. The building, known as John K. Hulston Hall, is the home to classrooms, libraries, student offices, lounges, dining areas, computer labs, and a modern courtroom.
The ABA-accredited School of Law offers the following
Student-edited publications include the Missouri Law
certificate options: the Center for the Digital
Review, the Journal of Dispute Resolution, and the
Globe’s Graduate Certificate, Certificate in Dispute
Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Law.
Resolution, the EU Graduate Certificate Program, and the Certificate in Journalism. The School of Law is
With nearly 30 student organizations, students are
recognized as a leader in the field of dispute resolution
encouraged to pursue co-curricular activities. These
and aims to produce graduates who are prepared to
organizations include the Women’s Law Association, the
effectively serve clients, address ethical issues, and
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Student Bar
foster justice.
Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Historical and Theatrical Trial Society, and others.
With a student to faculty ratio of 16:1, students receive individualized attention and guidance throughout their
The School of Law also offers study abroad
legal studies. Practical skills are developed largely
opportunities in England, South Africa, and Austria.
through the School of Law’s clinical programs in the areas of criminal prosecution, child protection, domestic
Students and graduates alike are invited to access
violence in juvenile and civil courts, and mediation.
the Career Development Office (CDO) for a range of
Externship opportunities are also available for students
professional planning services including counseling,
throughout Missouri and beyond.
networking opportunities, internship and externship placement, on-campus interviews, and more.
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