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Your gateway to specialized legal expertise

At Washburn Law, our seven Centers for Excellence serve as dynamic hubs for advancing legal scholarship, providing skills-based training and presenting enriching programs. These Centers are not just academic programs; they bring together students, alumni, faculty and the broader legal community to collaborate and innovate in specific areas of law. By fostering these connections, our Centers enhance the educational experience for students while contributing significantly to the development of the legal profession. Explore our Centers to discover how they can enhance your legal education and career.
7 Centers for Excellence

Excellence in Advocacy

Dedicated to fostering skilled advocates, the Center for Excellence in Advocacy offers unparalleled training and opportunities, empowering students and practitioners to excel in the legal arena.

Business & Transactional Law

The Business and Transactional Law Center equips aspiring transactional lawyers and practitioners with the skills necessary to succeed in today’s complex business environment, bridging theory and practice through collaborative learning experiences.

Children & Family Law

The Children and Family Law Center prepares future lawyers to make a significant impact on families and children through rigorous training, advocacy and scholarship, enhancing the quality of justice for these groups.

Law & Government

This Robert J. Dole Center for Law and Government is a hub for advancing the study and practice of law in the public sector, offering practical training, dynamic programming and fostering new scholarly opportunities for those passionate about public service.

Intellectual Property & Technology

The IP and Technology Law Center prepares students for the evolving fields of intellectual property and technology law, providing a robust platform for skills-based training, cutting-edge programming and scholarly opportunities.

International & Comparative Law

The International and Comparative Law Center equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the international legal arena, fostering an environment where rigorous academic inquiry meets practical application.

Oil & Gas Law

Located in the heart of a region rich in natural resources, the Oil and Gas Law Center provides cutting-edge skills-based training and insightful programming to prepare students for careers in the dynamic field of energy law.
Centers for Excellence Director Shawn Leisinger

Shawn Leisinger

Associate Dean for Centers and External Programs

Contact the Centers for Excellence

Robert J. Dole Hall
Room 207
785.670.1105
info@washburnlaw.edu
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621