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Connecting our expertise with community needs

In a world where countless families face the challenge of meeting basic needs, the idea of affording legal representation often seems out of reach. At Washburn Law, we're deeply committed to bridging this gap. Our faculty, staff, and students are at the forefront of championing access to justice and ensuring essential needs are met for residents in our community. 

Washburn Law Clinic 

Looking for legal assistance but worried about the cost? Students in the Washburn Law Clinic are here to help. These upper-level law students provide free legal services for a variety of case types
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Another way we serve the community is through our Tax and Estate Planning Association's collaboration with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. This partnership focuses on helping individuals and families in the community by providing assistance with preparing and filing their tax returns. Washburn Law is a host site for VITA.
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Continuing Legal Education

Washburn Law actively supports Kansas attorneys' Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements, offering diverse CLE programs throughout the year. In addition to hosting many CLE programs by non-profit legal groups, Washburn Law conducts an annual 12-hour CLE event in late June, featuring faculty expertise, a United States Supreme Court decisions update and essential ethics credit.
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Public outreach

Washburn Law regularly engages with young people to help them learn about the law and legal system and to encourage them to consider legal careers. Programs include "know your rights" talks, lunchtime question and answer sessions, panel presentations by attorneys and current law students, and sitting in on classes and touring the law school. Contact our office of admissions to schedule.
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Hire a Washburn Law student or graduate

Our students and alumni are equipped with a robust legal education and are well-prepared to meet the demands of the legal landscape. Employers are invited to conduct on-campus interviews, collect resumes, post positions to an online job board and present about career options to students. 
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