Admitted Students Day

Every year we invite all our newly admitted students to the University of Missouri School of Law’s Admitted Students Day! We look forward to meeting and getting to know you better.

Feb. 26-27

University of Missouri Campus

Thursday, February 26

Memorial Stadium – Columns Club

5-7 p.m. Admitted Students Reception

Meet and mingle with future classmates, faculty, staff, and alumni. Truman the Tiger will be there too.

Friday, February 27

Hulston Hall

8 a.m. — Check in & Breakfast

Enjoy coffee and breakfast Pancakes For Roger (courtesy of the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic) and greet your fellow students. Learn more about #PancakesForRoger here.

9 a.m. — Welcome

JR Swanegan, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid and the Admissions team welcomes you to the University of Missouri School of Law!

9:15 a.m. — Mizzou Law and You

Paul Litton, Dean and R. B. Price Professor of Law discusses how faculty and staff support students academically at Mizzou Law.

9:45 a.m. — Career Development Office

Jenn McGarr, Assistant Dean for Career Development and Student Services charts your path with Career Development to achieve your professional goals.

10 a.m. — Break

10:15 a.m. — Mock Class

Sandra Sperino, Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor of Law provides a sample lecture, both informative and entertaining.

11:15 a.m. — Practical Experiences

Staff of the Veterans, Criminal Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Family Violence Clinics discuss how these programs can help you become a better advocate.

11:45 a.m. Lunch & Concurrent Sessions:

  • Faculty host small groups of students
    • Professors’ advice to new law students.
  • How to support your student
    • Helpful tips and advice for friends and family as your student transitions into law school.

1:15 p.m. — Student Panel

Current students discuss life at Mizzou Law.

2 p.m. — Closing Remarks

JR Swanegan, of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid, provides closing remarks. Admissions Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available for individual, informal Q&A immediately following.

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