Dean's Circle


"My shelves held LSAT preparation books and outdated law school applications. For four years, I postponed going back to school because I was unable to afford a legal education. In 2003, I finally applied to Washburn University School of Law. Three months later, I was thrilled to be accepted into the fall 2004 class, and to be awarded a 3 year full tuition scholarship."
Eunice Peters
Class of 2006
Photograph: Frank and Betty Rice.
"My hope is that this fund can be part of the overall package which recruits and retains the best and brightest students."
Frank M. '59 and Betty J. Rice
Frank M. Rice Endowed Law Scholarship Fund

Ensuring the Future

Since 1903, Washburn University School of Law has fulfilled the definition of a great law school. The Dean's Circle was founded to inspire loyalty among Washburn Law alumni and friends and to set a high standard of commitment. For more than two decades, the Dean's Circle has been an essential ally in helping the law school achieve its mission.

By becoming a member of the Deans Circle Program you will join a cadre of committed leaders who share your vision of preparing young attorneys for lives steeped in a long history of professionalism. The financial support that you, as a Dean's Circle member, bring to the School of Law is only the beginning of your influence. While you are enhancing the academic environment for students, you are also creating opportunities for faculty and staff to achieve higher levels of academic excellence and service. Your generosity will inspire others to follow your example.

Dean's Circle Membership

Membership in the Washburn Law Dean's Circle Program is open to all School of Law alumni and friends. Membership is accorded all individuals whose annual gifts total $1,000 or more. Graduates of the Last Decade, giving $100 times the number of years since graduation, are members of the GOLD Club.

Donors may choose to designate their gift or give to the unrestricted fund at the law school. To join now, you can either give online or print and submit a Dean's Circle form.

Deans Circle Recognition

In addition to generating crucial financial support for the School of Law, the Dean's Circle provides an exclusive forum for social and intellectual activities. Benefits reserved for Dean's Circle members include:

Dean's Circle membership also entitles you to recognition at the following levels:

Dean's Circle membership is renewable on an annual basis. Corporate matching gifts count toward membership. To be a member of this recognition society, you must pay all pledges by the end of the fiscal year, which ends on June 30.

Of greatest value, members will experience a strong sense of pride knowing their contributions continue the tradition of preparing today's brightest students for the practice of law.

For further information on the Dean's Circle and areas of giving to the Washburn University School of Law, please contact Joel Lauer, Director of Advancement, at 785-670-1702 or joel.lauer [at] washburn.edu.