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It’s graduation week at Mizzou Law, and while we are celebrating all of our amazing graduating 3Ls, we are highlighting a few students who have lined up amazing first jobs out of law school! Today, we meet Liz Eastlund.
What will you be doing once you finish graduation and take the Bar?
After graduating and taking the bar, I am moving to Chicago to work in Sidley Austin’s M&A and Private Equity practice group.
How do you feel Mizzou Law has prepared you to begin your career in the legal field?
Mizzou Law has best prepared me to begin my legal career by offering a wide range of opportunities to gain real-world experience as a student.
As a first-year law student, I participated in the Judge Lawrence G. Crahan Judicial Fellowship, a program unique to Mizzou Law. Established in honor of Lawrence G. Crahan, ’77, the fellowship gave me the opportunity to strengthen my legal writing skills within the court system and to network with over 40 attorneys—many of whom are proud Mizzou Law alumni.
Encouraged by Professor Newman, I took part in a national M&A mock negotiation competition hosted by the American Bar Association. This experience allowed me to develop practical skills in M&A drafting and negotiation, providing valuable insight into transactional law.
Most recently, I participated in the Mizzou Law Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic, where I gained direct experience assisting small businesses throughout Missouri. This clinic not only sharpened my legal skills, but also reinforced the impact legal professionals can have on local communities.
Can you name one or two faculty who have really made a difference in your law school experience?
Professor Alexander and Professor Woods have made a huge impact in my law school experience. I am grateful for the legal research and writing curriculum, which provides first-year Mizzou Law students with a strong foundation in legal writing—an essential skill for the profession. Professor Alexander’s Education Law course also had a significant impact on me. With several educators in my family, I found it meaningful to explore the intersection of law and education.
What is the one thing you’ll miss most about Mizzou Law once you leave?
The thing I will miss most about Mizzou Law is the close-knit community. It is the people—my fellow classmates, professors, and alumni—who made my law school journey impactful. While I will miss spending my days in Hulston Hall, I will always be a Tiger.