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Official Twitter of the UMKC School of Law.
Kansas City, Missouri
Joined October 2009
With the Spring 2026 application deadline for our online Master of Legal Studies program right around the corner, use this checklist to make sure you have what you need to apply!✅ https://t.co/rHkB5JuS1v
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UMKC law students Sophie Green and Velimir Stefanovic were fact checkers for an American Public Square event with philosopher Cornel West and legal scholar Robert George. https://t.co/03ckx7T2Z9 Photos by APS and Jack Kapple.
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In our online Master of Legal Studies program, you will not only analyze laws and regulations but also develop the values, service mindset, and practical skills of a true legal expert. Explore how this program helps: https://t.co/rLY43u6HUZ
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Eric Honea (J.D. '22), a Marine and former law enforcement officer, founded the Christian Lee Honea Memorial Scholarship Endowment to support veterans seeking a law degree from the UMKC School of Law. Eric believes that by providing veterans with education and vocational
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Kent Whittaker is being honored the Excellence in Legacy Giving award by @afpkc. He is receiving this award due to his generous gift to the UMKC School of Law. Kent's endowed estate gift of $3.5 million is the largest in UMKC Law history. We are grateful for donors like Kent who
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Shape your MLS to fit your career.💼 Our online Master of Legal Studies program lets you choose a concentration so you can deepen expertise where it matters most. See how you build expertise where it matters most at the link below. https://t.co/g8Lx59Ud58
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The UMKC Streetcar stop is open! Just minutes from the law school, the new streetcar line connects our students to the heart of Kansas City. The @kcstreetcar is free to use and runs seven days a week, with stops going north from UMKC to the River Market, providing easier access
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The Oliver Club, a UMKC School of Law student org. focused on mental wellness, welcomed Jason Kander to speak about his time in the Army, seeking treatment for PTSD, and the importance of self-care.
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Chancellor Mauli Agrawal addressed the campus and community at the 2025 State of the University, celebrating the university's momentum and unveiling bold new initiatives. The School of Law got a shout out for being named a Top 100 Law School! We're building on our success and
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We’re going Blue & Bold! UMKC has launched the largest fundraising campaign in our history: a record-breaking $700 million university-wide initiative to empower students, advance research and elevate our community. At the School of Law, we're: 🔵 Giving to the unrestricted fund
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UMKC School of Law was just ranked the 22nd best-value law school in the country by National Jurist! Criteria included employment, bar pass rate and cost. 💸98.6% of 1Ls received a scholarship 🎓Students graduate with 20% less debt than the national average 📝96.8% employment
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Our LL.M. international students had the opportunity to visit the Kansas State Capitol Building and hear Chief Justice Marla Luckert speak to them on the rule of law and judicial independence.
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Get all the information you need about our online Master of Legal Studies program in one, succinct place. Download our program brochure today: https://t.co/dDx5mjPEDa
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Much gratitude to Professor Barbara Zabawa for organizing this symposium!
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On Oct. 3rd, UMKC School of Law hosted the first-ever Wellness Law Symposium. Lawyers from around the United States gathered to learn about this field of legal practice and scholarship.
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Barbara Glesner Fines, dean emerita and professor, received the 2025 Spurgeon Smithson Award - one of the highest awards from the Missouri Bar Foundation. Glesner Fines has been with UMKC School of Law since 1986, serving as a faculty member, executive associate dean and dean.
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Curious about law-adjacent careers? Our featured article explores how a Master of Legal Studies can help professionals gain valuable legal knowledge to grow their careers. Read the full article here: https://t.co/uyGUqF2VIR
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UMKC Law alum Athena Dickson (J.D. '03) was recently sworn in as president of the Missouri Bar. Athena is also a board member on the UMKC Law Foundation. Congratulations Athena, we're eager to see all the great things you'll do this year! https://t.co/IfdQUF0D8n
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Athena Dickson, a partner at Siro Smith Dickson PC in Kansas City, was elected as 2025-2026 president of The Missouri Bar during the Sept. 17 Board of Governors meeting. She was sworn in Sept. 18...
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Federal Bar Association Welcome Back Event and Judicial Reception, hosted by the UMKC FBA student chapter and the Professional & Career Development Center!
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