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We are delighted that you would like to know more about the Indiana
University Robert H. McKinney School of Law!
IU McKinney Law is located in a vibrant capital city, lled with opportunities
for those pursuing the study of law. Whether you’re studying full-time in-
person or opting for the exibility of our hybrid part-time program, you’ll
receive a world-class legal education from our faculty members who are
passionate about mentoring a new generation of lawyers and leaders while
also working at the leading edge of their disciplines.
At McKinney, we are committed to making a positive impact on the legal
profession and to serving our city, our state, our country and world.
This makes your legal education personally meaningful as you’ll learn
to “think like a lawyer” in both the classroom and through hands-on
experiential learning courses.
Our alumni are wonderfully loyal and support our school in countless
ways, including partnering with the school, serving as adjunct professors
and advisory board members, providing guidance to our students, and
assisting graduates as they join the legal community. Our alumni also
provide important support to the school through establishing student
scholarships, fellowships, and awards. We continue to attract strong
students to our school, following in the footsteps of those who have
come before them.
We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere and create occasions
for students, faculty, alumni, and sta to interact with and support one
another. We hope you will visit and experience this for yourself.
The McKinney School of Law is dedicated to
providing a great legal education now and going
forward, as we have for more than 125 years.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about all we have to
oer. And please, get in touch. We will be happy to show you why we have
a reputation as a warm, welcoming, and diverse community.
Welcome
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of law prohibits the use of admission policies or other actions to preclude admission of applicants
or retention of students on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age,
disability, military status, sex, genetic information, or marital status. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law fosters and maintains
equality of opportunity for students, faculty, and sta, without discrimination or segregation on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national
origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, sex, genetic information, or marital status. See
Indiana University’s Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity/Armative Action policy for contact information.
Karen Bravo
Dean and Gerald L. Bepko
Professor of Law
kbravo@iupui.edu
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“I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Making the decision to move from home
was nerve wracking at rst, but through the friendliness of McKinney faculty and their ability
to create a welcoming atmosphere, I truly feel at home here. I have leveraged McKinney’s
extensive resources through participating in their externship program and involvement in
campus organizations. I have interned at the Indiana Statehouse in the Court of Appeals, where
I wrote opinions on a range of civil and criminal issues for a judge. My participation in the Sports
and Entertainment Law Society sparked my interest in intellectual property law, leading to an internship at a
music law rm in Miami, Florida. Choosing McKinney has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
Hannah Rarick, 2L
Weston, FL
#IUMcKinneyProud
“What I love most about McKinney
is the people: the gentlemen
welcoming me every day at the
front desk; the friendly library
sta; faculty who go above and
beyond in their eorts to teach; the
OPD and OSA sta who work relentlessly to support
students; the generous alumni, and, of course, my
fellow students, with whom I’ve shared countless hours
together over the past year and a half! This community
is lled with good people who care about each other
and want to make a positive dierence in Indianapolis
and beyond. I’m so grateful to be a part of it.”
Thomas R. Prible, 3L
Indianapolis, IN
“As a non-traditional student in
the part-time program, I have
experienced the learning curve of
balancing school, work, and life!
The community at IU McKinney
continues to be sensitive,
supportive, and empathetic to working students. I am
incredibly thankful to be a part of such a resourceful
community that is fully committed and invested in
my success.”
J. Stephens, 2L
Indianapolis, IN
“Choosing McKinney was the best
decision I could have possibly
made for my future. Every day
on campus I feel welcomed,
encouraged, challenged, and
supported by my classmates, the incredible
professors, and the wonderful sta. It’s so special to
be a part of a program where I know the people I’m
surrounded by want me to succeed and want to help
me achieve my goals. One of my favorite things about
McKinney is the fact that it’s located in the heart of
Indianapolis. This prime location has allowed me to
meet and network with many professionals in the
community and opened so many doors for me.”
Rebecca Foerder, 2L
Noblesville, IN
“I chose IU McKinney because I
was able to continue building
my professional network that I
had started while I was still in
undergrad. I was selected as an
ICLEO Fellow and to attend the
2020 Summer Institute which was such a wonderful
experience. Living in Indiana has aorded me so
many opportunities that I never thought I could have.
I have worked in state government and with several
courts which have both been extremely valuable
experiences. Aer law school, I intend to pursue a
career in the military as a JAG ocer.”
Danielle Merlo, ’23
Valencia, CA
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DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Professor Wilson to Lead Graduate and
International Programs
Lloyd T. Wilson
Associate Dean of Graduate and International Programs
Professor of Law
Director, Joint Center for Asian Law Studies
Director, Chinese Law Summer Program
Professor Hoss
Oers Perspective
on Abortion on
Tribal Lands
Aila Hoss
Associate Professor of Law
Professor Schumm
oversees IU McKinney’s
Supporting Rural Justice
Initiative
Professor Joel Schumm, J.D. ’98
Clinical Professor of Law
Professor Silva Honored for
Scholarship, Work in Re-Entry
Community
Lahny R. Silva
Professor of Law and Dean’s Fellow
Interviewed for Eviction Crisis Story on
NPR; Honored by Campus for Work on
Community Service on Behalf of Tenants
Professor Quigley, J.D. ’87
Clinical Professor of Law
Director, Health and Human Rights Clinic
ABA Names Diversity Initiative
Aer Former Indiana Supreme
Court Justice Frank Sullivan
Frank Sullivan, Jr.
Professor of Practice
Indiana University Bicentennial Professor
Former Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
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Distinguished Faculty
Groundbreaking research that impacts the law, and therefore the lives of people locally and all over the world, is at the heart
of any scholarly institution. The faculty of the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law are known for their in-depth research and
commitment to the advancement of legal education.
Here we support, enhance, and promote faculty research and productivity. Our faculty are accomplished scholars and teachers of
excellence who collaborate to create an innovative curriculum. Read about recent faculty research at: https://mckinneylaw.
iu.edu/about/faculty-research/index.html
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Robert H. McKinney School of Law
2023 ENTERING
CLASS PROFILE
*
251
STUDENTS
AVERAGE AGE
182 full-time
69 part-time
155
MEDIAN LSAT
MEDIAN GPA
3.61
25
Full-time Part-time
28
100
50 students from groups
underrepresented in the
legal profession:
American Indian/Alaskan Native,
Asian, Black/African American,
Hispanic-Latino, Native Hawaiian/
Other Pacic Islander, Puerto Rican
Undergraduate
Institutions Represented
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STATES REPRESENTED
2 FOREIGN COUNTRIES
<1% DID NOT INDICATE
61% Acceptance Rate
APPLICANTS
20%
*Class Prole as of 8/14/2023
933
CLASS PROFILE
125 students who are rst-generation, have prior military service, or identify as LGBTQ+
56% WOMEN
44% MEN
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LAW FIRMS
GOVERNMENT
BUSINESS
ACADEMIC
JUDICIAL CLERKS
PUBLIC INTEREST
93%
2022 McKinney graduates
are employed 10 months
after graduation
IU McKinney Alumni Around the U.S.
IU McKinney Alumni Around Indiana
ALUMNI SUCCESS
93% of our employed graduates are working in bar-required or JD-advantage jobs
64% solo/small rms (1-25)
23% medium rms (26-500)
13% large rms (500+)
» Presidents of all 3 local bar associations
» Sr. Corporate Counsel, Indianapolis Motor
Speedway
» Founder and CEO, Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
» Global Employment & Labor Relations Counsel,
Cummins
» Indiana Republican Party Chairman
» Managing Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
» Judge, Lake County Superior Court District 4
» Founders (3) of Indy Lawyers for Black Lives
» General Counsel & Corporate Compliance
Ocer, Round Room
» Owner, Café Patachou & Founder,
The Patachou Foundation
» Vice President of Diversity, Equity, &
Belonging, Ivy Tech
» Director of Charitable Gift Planning & Legal
Aairs Counsel, Central Indiana Community
Foundation
3%
46%
20%
19%
10%
3%
0-1
1-20
20-50
50-100
100-200
200-500
500-1000
1000+
0-1
1-20
20-50
50-100
100-200
200-500
500-1000
1000+
» Corporate Counsel, Amazon
» Corporate Counsel, Revolution Medicines
» Patent Counsel, Google
» Student Conduct Ocer, UC Irvine
» Attorney, Hall Render
» Sr. Corporate Counsel, DaVita Labs
» Associate, Barnes & Thornburg
» Legal Honors Attorney, Department of HUD
» Vice Chancellor, Community Relations,
» Vanderbilt University
» Partner, Latham & Watkins
» Asst. AG, Illinois AG’s Oce
» Chief Legal Ocer, Spectrum Health
» Managing Partner, Bubalo Goode
» Managing Partner, Galbraith Law
» Associate, Ice Miller
» Sr. Product Counsel, Zurich North America
» Patent Attorney, Sterne Kessler
» Sr. Policy Advisor, Hall Render
» Associate, Barnes & Thornburg
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The Doctor of Jurisprudence
(J.D.) Degree
When you enroll in the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) program at the IU McKinney
School of Law, you will GAIN KNOWLEDGE that you’ll use to transform lives and
make a dierence.
THE J.D. PROGRAM
You are required to complete 90 credit hours for graduation, including a core
curriculum encompassing the major areas of law, advanced work in writing and
research, and experiential learning. You’ll learn from top faculty, get hands-on
experience in the practice of law, and have the option of concentrating your studies in
a specic legal area.
We oer a three-year, full-time, in-person program, as well as a four-year, part-time,
hybrid option. First-year students in the full-time program take classes during the
day, while rst-year students in the Hybrid Part-Time Program take hybrid evening
courses (mix of in-person and asynchronous online), with in-person meetings two
nights weekly.
NEED MORE FLEXIBILITY?
A pioneer in distance learning, IU McKinney Law has experience integrating online
courses into the curriculum for over a decade.
Taught by award-winning faculty who now have, collectively, logged thousands of
hours of course design and teaching experience, McKinney’s online oerings are not
just an experiment—or an emergency.
We oer more than 25 courses entirely online, adding more to the curriculum every
semester. Students in the JD program may take up to 30 hours of coursework online,
subject to course availability.
J.D. PROGRAM
FALL
» Civil Procedure I
» Contracts & Sales I
» Legal Communication & Analysis I
» Legal Research
» Property
» Torts
SPRING
» Civil Procedure II
» Contracts & Sales II
» Legal Communication & Analysis II
» Legal Research
» Criminal Law
» Constitutional Law
My decision to attend IU
McKinney has positively
impacted my career.
Due to IU McKinney’s
close proximity to the
downtown Indianapolis
legal community, I was
able to network with
several attorneys, which
ultimately led to me getting
interviews and jobs at Krieg
DeVault and then Faegre
Drinker Biddle & Reath. The
knowledge and experience
I gained from my judicial
externships were also
benecial as I transitioned
from private practice to
clerking with the United
States District Court for the
Southern District of Indiana
and now with the United
States Court of Appeals for
the Seventh Circuit.
Kristina Coleman, J.D. ’17
Law clerk, United States Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
FIRST
-
YEAR CURRICULUM
—
FULL TIME
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FALL
» Civil Procedure I
» Contracts & Sales I
» Legal
Communication &
Analysis I
» Legal Research
SPRING
» Civil Procedure II
» Contracts & Sales II
» Legal
Communication &
Analysis II
» Legal Research
» Torts
SUMMER
» Criminal Law
FALL
» Property
» Constitutional Law
FIRST
-
YEAR CURRICULUM
—
HYBRID PART TIME
ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE
Experience the connection and convenience of a legal education that ts your needs.
HYBRID PART
-
TIME
IU McKinney’s nationally-ranked part-time program now oers the best of both
worlds—a signicant in-person experience that facilitates relationships with peers
and IU McKinney’s internationally-recognized faculty—together with the exibility of
an online component.
» Gain real-world experience from a wide range of clinics, externships, and
other experiential courses, including personalized opportunities with judges,
governmental agencies, and corporate oces around the state.
» Take advantage of Inlow Hall, the world-ranked law school building highlighting the
magnicent Steve Tuchman and Reed Bobrick atrium, the Ruth Lilly Law Library,
and a variety of modern and technologically sophisticated classrooms, study
rooms, and student lounges.
» Enjoy access to a robust network of nearly 13,000 living alumni (including 8,400 in
Indiana), many of whom provide mentoring and other support to students.
THE HYBRID PROGRAM AT A GLANCE:
» 90 credit hours to complete your J.D. degree. Includes the hybrid 1st-and 2nd-year
courses and, after the 2nd-year courses, students may take up to 30 credit hours
of fully online courses
» On-campus classes only two days per week the rst year.
» Complete your degree in 4 years.
» Hybrid Part-Time students may take no more than (1) two-credit hour elective in
their second fall semester. Beginning with their second spring semester, they may
take a full-time course load if they choose.
Your J.D. Degree is closer
than you think.
McKinney’s new
Hybrid Program is
a great extension
of the part-time,
evening program that I
attended over a decade
ago, particularly for
working professionals!
It would have made
my 3.5 years of night
school experience
while working and
raising a family much
easier. Certainly it
will also help many
others pursuing a law
degree under similar
circumstances.
Angela B. Freeman, M.S., J.D. ‘12
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE
After completing the rst-year foundation courses, students can choose from over 130 courses to
further expand their legal knowledge in a wide variety of areas.
Accounting for Law Students
Administrative Law
Admiralty Law
Advanced Legal Research
Advanced Persuasive Writing
Agriculture and the Environment
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Animals and the Law
Antitrust Law
Appellate Practice
Art and Museum Law
Aviation Law
Bankruptcy Law
Bar Exam Substance, Strategies, and Tactics
Bioethics and Law
Civil Rights
Clean Air Law
Climate Change
Closely Held Business Organizations
Comparative and Int’l Competition Law
Comparative Law
Conict of Laws
Consumer Law
Contract Drafting
Copyright Law
Corporate Compliance
Corporate Reorganization and Bankruptcy
Counter-terrorism and Intelligence
Criminal Procedure: Advocacy Skills
Criminal Procedure: Adjudication
Criminal Procedure: Investigation
Criminal Sentencing
Data Security & Privacy
Disability Law
Domestic Violence and the Law
Education Law
Elder Law
Election Law
Employment Law
Energy, Economics, and the Environment
Entertainment Law
Environmental and Toxic Tort Law
Environmental Justice
Environmental Law
ERISA Retirement Plans
Estate & Gift Taxation
Ethics in State Government
EU Law
Evidence
Family Law
Federal Courts
First Amendment
Food & Drug Law
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Health Care Business & Revenue Systems
Health Care Fraud & Abuse Regulation
Health Care Quality & Safety
Higher Education Law
Housing Discrimination and Segregation
Immigration Law & Procedure
In-House Counsel Seminar
Income Taxation
Indiana Constitutional Law
Information Privacy Law
Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Taxation
Intellectual Property Transactions & Licensing
International Business Transactions
International & Comparative Family Law
International Commercial Arbitration
International Criminal Law
International Environmental Law
International Human Rights Law
International Intellectual Property Law
International Investment Law
International Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Interviewing & Counseling
Intro to Health Care Law & Policy
Judicial Ethics
Jurisprudence
Juvenile Justice
Labor Law
Land Use
Law & Economics
Law & Forensic Science
Law & Poverty
Law & Public Health
Law & Social Change
Law of Medical Malpractice
Law of Nonprot Organizations
Law Practice Management
Leadership and Law
Legal Aspects of Government Finance
Legislation
Life Sciences Compliance Law
Litigating LGBTQ+ Issues
Litigation Drafting
Mediation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Military Law
National Security Law
Negotiations
Neuroscience & Law
Partnership Tax
Patent Law
Patent Litigation
Patent Prosecution
Payment Systems
Prison Law
Problem-solving Courts
Professional Responsibility
Psychiatry & Law
Race and the Law
Real Estate Transfer, Finance and Development
Regulation of Financial Institutions
Representing the Government
Right of Publicity
Secured Transactions
Securities Regulation
Seminar: American Legal History
Seminar: Business & Estate Planning
Seminar: Health Policy-Marijuana Regulation
Seminar: Health Policy-Reproductive Rights
Seminar: Law & Technology
Seminar: Public Utilities Regulation
Sex Discrimination
Sports Law: Individual, Amateur & Olympic
State & Local Government Law
State & Local Taxation
Trademark Law
Transportation Law
Trial Practice
Trusts and Estates
Water Law
White Collar Crime
Women and the Law
Worker’s Compensation
World Trade Organization Law
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ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE
Focus Your Studies
IU McKinney’s RESEARCH CENTERS AND PROGRAMS make signicant contributions
to the legal profession and the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.
THE WILLIAM S. AND CHRISTINE S. HALL CENTER FOR LAW AND HEALTH
THE PROGRAM ON LAW AND STATE GOVERNMENT
THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW PROGRAM
THE CENTER FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW AND INNOVATION
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW.
JOINT CENTER FOR ASIAN LAW STUDIES
Dual Degree Programs
Earn two degrees in less time than it would take to pursue each degree individually,
and with a reduction in required credit hours for each. The McKinney J.D. can be
earned simultaneously with another graduate degree from one of our seven partner
schools on campus. Students must be admitted to the other program by the
corresponding graduate school by the end of the rst year of law school.
JD/MBA (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Business Administration)
JD/MHA (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Health Administration)
JD/MPH (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Public Health)
JD/MSW (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Social Work)
JD/MPA (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Public Aairs)
JD/MA (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Arts in Philosophy)
JD/MD (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Doctor of Medicine)
JD/MA (Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies)
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SUPPORTING YOUR JOURNEY
Academic & Bar
Success Program
We support our students from the rst day of orientation through successful passage
of the bar exam. Our students never have to navigate law school alone. We work with
students to equip you with the tools you need to transition from law school to law practice.
WORKSHOP AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:
» Orientation to Law School Sessions
» JDEdge Program Access
» In-person Academic Success Workshops
» Dean’s Tutorial Society
» Student-led study groups
» Private Academic Success Consultations
» Bar Exam Substance, Strategies, and Tactics course
» Bar Exam Basics Workshop Series
» Private Bar Support
Erin Engels is an Indiana attorney with
over 20 years of academic coaching
experience. She served as an IUPUI
prelaw advisor for 15 years and recently
joined IU McKinney.
Her research areas include eective
program design, active learning
techniques, critical thinking, and
integrating employability qualities
into academics.
Erin received her B.A. in Political
Science from the University of Illinois-
Springeld in 1996. She earned
her J.D. from Robert H. McKinney
School of Law in 1999. She has been
admitted to practice law in Indiana
since 1999. Erin was previously
a solo practitioner in Pittsboro,
Indiana. Her practice areas included
estate planning, business planning
and representation and non-prot
corporation representation. She
currently serves as the President of
the Board of Trustees for Hendricks
Regional Health in Danville, Indiana.
Erin Engels, J.D. ’99
Lecturer, Director of Academic and
Bar Success Program
Indianapolis, IN
Meet the
Director
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At IU McKinney, we welcome students and scholars from around the world to study
at both the J.D. and Graduate levels, so you may expect to study with and learn from
students, lawyers. and professors from a variety of countries. We are proud to display
ags in our Steve Tuchman and Reid Bobrick Atrium representing the many home
nations of our McKinney community.
IU McKinney is proud to partner with top universities around the world to foster
interactions and exchanges that are both intellectual and practical for scholars and
students.
OUR PARTNERS CURRENTLY INCLUDE:
» Brazil: FAESA Centro Universitário Espirito Santo
» China: Renmin University of China Law School, Beijing
» France: Université Toulouse 1 Capitole (UT1), Toulouse
» Mongolia: National University of Mongolia
» Norway: Universitetet i Bergen Det Juridiske Fakultet
» Spain: Universitat AutÒnoma de Barcelona
» Taiwan: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
» Vietnam: Hanoi Law University
IU McKinney is not only
an excellent law school,
but it is also a place
where an international
student will always
have a family. The
tranquil atmosphere
of the school makes
it dicult to think it
is in the middle of a
capital city. This makes
it a great place to
pursue internships in
the private and public
sector, formulate great
and lasting connections,
and experience the
city life of a Hoosier!
Since my arrival in this
country, everyone has
been welcoming and
helpful in making my
studies successful.
Irene Victoria Massimino, LL.M.
’05
Current Doctor of Juridical Science
candidate from Argentina
GLOBAL EDUCATION
Global Education
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Law School Beyond the Lecture
Becoming an excellent lawyer requires real-world legal experience, and at the Indiana
University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, that PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BEGINS WHILE YOU ARE STILL A STUDENT.
IU McKinney requires that law school students complete at least 6 credits in
experiential learning. Students can meet and even exceed this requirement through a
variety of opportunities, including clinics, externship programs, and simulation courses.
Experiential learning is integrated into every McKinney student’s law school
education. By putting what you learn in the classroom to work, you’ll apply LEGAL
KNOWLEDGE, gain a stronger sense of ETHICAL JUDGMENT, and develop
ESSENTIAL LAWYERING SKILLS.
And, there’s nowhere like Indianapolis to do it.
The law school’s location in the heart of Indianapolis—the center of law, healthcare,
and business in Indiana and the 16th largest city in the U.S.—presents unparalleled
opportunities for students seeking to further their understanding of the law through
practical experience.
AT IU MCKINNEY, YOU CAN:
» Counsel and represent actual clients in live clinics.
» Hone your skills in simulation courses, where practicing attorneys and faculty
work with students to build legal skills in negotiations, trial advocacy, legal writing,
mediation, and more.
» Earn academic credit while working in an externship within the justice system
(with federal and state judges, prosecutor oces, or public defender oces
across the state); business (including Eli Lilly and Company); government (with a
wide variety of Indiana agencies and oces); sports and entertainment (National
Collegiate Athletic Association, Horizon League); and public interest groups
(American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Victim and Human Rights).
“The highlights of my law school experience were spent
participating on the school’s national moot court team
and various externships. I was able to travel to both
Seattle, WA and Boston, MA to represent the school
at the American Bar Association’s yearly moot court
competition. I had the opportunity to learn the real side
of appellate work as an extern clerking for an Indiana
Court of Appeals judge. And before I left law school,
I wrote an appellate brief for a real client and argued
at the Indiana Court of Appeals through the school’s
appellate clinic. In my three years of law school, I had
experiences foreign to even some practicing attorneys.”
Emily Shrock, ‘12
Director of Public Engagement and Programs
Marion County Prosecutor’s Oce
President, IU McKinney Law Alumni Association
ALUMNI
SPOTLIGHT
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Clinics: Real Cases, Real People
Working in one of the law school’s legal
clinics allows you to do the same work
that attorneys do, REPRESENTING
REAL CLIENTS with faculty
supervision.
You might work on an appeal for
someone who has been wrongfully
imprisoned or le a patent application
for a budding entrepreneur. You might
help immigrants stay in the United
States or help parents maintain custody
of their children.
At IU McKinney, more than 2,800
students have made a dierence in the
lives of nearly 6,500 clients. You can
make a dierence, too, while earning
academic credit and gaining valuable
experience for your career.
AT MCKINNEY, THERE ARE NUMEROUS LIVE
-
CLIENT CLINICS
TO CHOOSE FROM, EACH WITH A DIFFERENT FOCUS AND
ALL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF CLINICAL FACULTY:
» Appellate Clinic
» Child Advocacy Law Clinic
» Civil Practice Clinic
» Criminal Defense Clinic
» Health and Human Rights Clinic
» Immigration Law Clinic
» Intellectual Property Law Clinic
» Re-Entry (REACH) Clinic
» Wrongful Conviction Clinic
At IU McKinney, HANDS
-
ON
LEARNING through simulation courses
provides REAL
-
WORLD CONTEXT for
your law school education.
Simulation courses allow students to
practice their skills with feedback from
faculty and top legal practitioners,
immersing students in exercises that
mirror real-world client scenarios.
Simulation Courses: Sharpen Your Skills
SIMULATION COURSES
» Advanced Legal Research
» Advanced Persuasive Writing
and Oral Advocacy
» Contract Drafting
» Criminal Procedure: Advocacy Skills
» Data Security and Privacy Law
» Intellectual Property Licensing:
Drafting Skills
» Interviewing and Counseling
» Lawyering Practice
» Litigation Drafting
» Mediation Practice
» Negotiations
» Trial Practice
mckinneylaw.iu.edu/courses/
“I participated in the Child Advocacy Law Clinic during the spring of my 2L year. It was without a doubt the most challenging but
rewarding experience of my academic career. The lessons were thoughtfully prepared, and discussions were thought-provoking and
meaningful. After earning my certication, I was thrown straight into handling cases of my own. The professors were there every
step of the way to answer questions, calm nerves, and most importantly - provide support and guidance! IU McKinney oers several
clinics in numerous areas of law; there is truly something for everyone! Through the clinic, IU McKinney helped me feel prepared
for the ‘real world’ because because it taught me to manage my time eectively, to defuse highly emotional situations, and to
collaborate with my peers and colleagues. I will certainly be able to take these lessons with me into my legal career and beyond!”
Yasmin Abdelhak, ‘21
Associate Attorney, Eskew Law
Indianapolis, IN
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Externships: Real World Experience
Externship placements take you out of the classroom and into the work place, where you will LEARN PRACTICAL LAWYERING
SKILLS in line with your career interests or goals.
CORPORATE
» Cummins
» Eli Lilly and Company
» Rolls-Royce
COURTS
» Indiana Court of Appeals
» U.S. Bankruptcy Court
» U.S. District Court for
the Southern District of Indiana
» Indiana Supreme Court
» State trial courts in Marion and several
other counties
CRIMINAL LAW
» Marion County Prosecutor’s Oce
» Marion County Public Defender’s Oce
» Other counties
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
» Environmental advocacy (local, state and
regional organizations and agencies)
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
AND OFFICES
» More than 50 state agencies and oces
including the Governor of Indiana and the
Indiana Attorney General
» Internal Revenue Service
» United States Attorney’s Oce
HEALTH LAW
» Community Health Network
» Eskenazi Health
» Franciscan Health
» IU Health Corporate Legal Services
» Marion County Health and
Hospital Corporation
» MDWise
HUMAN RIGHTS
» Center for At-Risk Elders (CARE)
» Center for Victim and Human Rights
» International Human Rights Externships
(domestic and international
placements)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
» Eli Lilly and Company
» IU Research and Technology Corp.
» Roche Diagnostics
PUBLIC INTEREST
» American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana
» Center for At-Risk Elders (CARE)
» Sagamore Institute
SPORTS
» Butler University Athletics
» Horizon League
» IUPUI Athletics Department/
Compliance
» National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA)
» Purdue University Athletics
Compliance Oce
» USA Track & Field Externship
CURRENT EXTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS INCLUDE:
For a complete list of available externships, please visit mckinneylaw.iu.edu/courses/
MILITARY
PARK
WHITE
RIVER
STATE PARK
SENATE AVE
UNIVERSITY BLVD
WEST STWEST ST
CAPITOL AVE
ILLINOIS ST
MERIDIAN ST
PENNSYLVANIA ST
CAPITOL AVE
ILLINOIS ST
MERIDIAN ST
PENNSYLVANIA ST
DELAWARE ST
ALABAMA ST
EAST ST
MICHIGAN ST
NEW YORK ST
VERMONT ST
OHIO ST
MARYLAND ST
MARKET ST
WASHINGTON ST
SOUTH ST
VIRGINIA AVE
KENTUCKY AVE
MASSACHUSETTS AVE
WASHINGTON ST
NEW JERSEY ST
INDIANA STATEHOUSE
IU MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW
VICTORY FIELD
NCAA HEADQUATERS
LUCAS OIL STADIUM
SALESFORCE TOWER
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
INDIANA GOVERNMENT CENTER
BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE
IU McKinney is
located steps
away from
hundreds of
experiential
learning
and job
opportunities.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Interested in doing an externship on your own? The Supervised Externship Placement (SEP) allows students to earn academic
credit for experiential learning done in conjunction with a eld placement with an entity for which there is no relevant existing
externship or existing program with the law school. Students may identify placements on their own or in conjunction with a full-
time faculty member. Students will spend 50 hours at the placement for each credit hour earned.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
MOOT COURT
The Moot Court Program lets you apply your developing skills and knowledge by
focusing on appellate brief writing and oral advocacy in both an intramural competition
and in traveling, intermural competitions.
Your oral arguments are scored by professors, practitioners, and judges from our legal
community. The top 32 scorers join the prestigious Order of Barristers, making them
eligible to participate in traveling competitions. McKinney students regularly travel to
and compete in the ABA’s national competition and a variety of subject-matter-based
national competitions, including environmental and health law.
LAW REVIEWS
A law review is a student-run journal that publishes scholarly articles by professors,
judges, and other members of the legal community. Law reviews also publish articles by
students, called notes, which are shorter, heavily researched pieces focused on relevant
legal topics.
» Indiana Law Review
» Indiana International And Comparative Law Review
» Indiana Health Law Review
PRO BONO
The McKinney Pro Bono Program was created to help students build their legal
and leadership skills in service to the community and to encourage a lifelong
commitment to using their professional training in the public interest.
Our program aords participants the chance to assist with the legal needs of the
underrepresented and those with limited nancial resources. Although students do
not receive academic credit or pay of any kind for their pro bono volunteer work, they
will acquire legal and practical experience in a variety of practice areas while growing
professionally.
Students who volunteer at least 50 hours during their law school tenure will be
recognized for their service.
Put Law Into Practice
BY THE
NUMBERS
Last year, the IU
McKinney graduating
class gave over
of pro bono service to the
Central Indiana community
while in law school.
6,000
2,800
6,500
HOURS
CLINIC
STUDENTS
CLIENTS
Over the past 30 years,
more than
have made a dierence
in the lives of more than
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Organizations
» American Constitution Society
» Animal Legal Defense Fund
» Asian Law Students Association
» Black Law Students Association
» Business Law Association
» Christian Legal Society Student
Chapter
» Criminal Law Association
» Environmental Law Society
» Equal Justice Works
» Feminist Law Society
» First Generation Law Student
Society (FirstGen)
» Health Law Society
» Hispanic Law Society
» Indianapolis Bar Association Law
Student Division
» Intellectual Property Student
Association
» IU Student Outreach Clinic Legal
Services
» Lambda Law Society
» Law Students for Life
» Legal Advocates for Wellness
» Master of Laws Association
» National Lawyers Guild
» Phi Delta Phi
» Second Chance Re-Entry
Assistance Program (S.C.R.A.P.)
» Sports and Entertainment Law
Society
» Student Bar Association
» The Federalist Society Chapter at
IU McKinney
» Women’s Caucus
At IU McKinney we are proud of our welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Our
lively student body boasts over 20 student-run organizations. There are plenty of
opportunities to connect with fellow students, gain leadership experience, and enrich
your life along the way. We have something for everyone, and new groups are starting
every year. Current student groups include:
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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN LEGAL EDUCATION
INDIANA CONFERENCE FOR LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY (ICLEO)
ICLEO is a state-based program under the Indiana Supreme Court that helps college
graduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds pursue a law degree and
a career in the Indiana legal community. The ICLEO Summer Institute is an intensive,
6-week, in-residence program designed to simulate the law school experience and
prepare students for success in law school.
To be considered for the ICLEO Summer Institute, students must complete the ICLEO
application process. The ICLEO program will begin accepting applications in late fall
for the 2024 ICLEO Summer Institute. Please note that preference for the ICLEO
Fellowship is given to Indiana college graduates, Indiana residents, and applicants
with very strong Indiana ties.
The students that are selected will participate in the 6-week ICLEO Summer Institute
the summer prior to their rst year of law school. The housing and course materials
are provided and there is no tuition to participate. When the participants complete
the summer institute successfully, they are certied as ICLEO Fellows and will receive
an annual stipend upon enrolling in one of Indiana’s ABA accredited law schools.
For more information, please visit https://www.in.gov/courts/admin/diversity/
cleo/ or contact ICLEO at [email protected]v.
THE LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
—
AND BEYOND
The IU McKinney Summer Law and Leadership Academy oers undergraduate
college students the opportunity to:
» Learn hot topics in the law taught by law school professors or practicing
professionals while learning about various career paths.
» Obtain tips and tools to strengthen their academic skills.
» Receive resources to better prepare for the law school application process.
» Interact with current law students, law professors, and practicing lawyers who
provide insight on a rewarding legal career.
Application opens Spring 2024. Apply Online.
Creating Opportunities in
Legal Education
The Indiana University Robert H.
McKinney School of Law gave birth
to the resilience that was necessary
for me to forge a path for myself and
others through experiential learning
and rigorous law courses. Programs
like the Indiana Conference for
Legal Education (ICLEO), allowed
me to interface with law school
professors and administrators,
gain invaluable skills to excel in my
rst- and second-year law school
classes, and build meaningful
connections with my peers. As a
result of my ICLEO experience,
I was selected to participate in
the Carr L. Darden CLEO Court of
Appeals Summer Intern Program.
I was placed under the immediate
supervision of a Judge of the Indiana
Court of Appeals. I assisted the judge
with administrative, clerical, and
research tasks, including written
memoranda on issues of law, and
editing and proof-reading judicial
opinions. As a rst-generation law
student interning for the court,
I was able to merge my passion
with my profession. McKinney
and ICLEO have prepared me to
zealously advocate with poise and
intellect, ensuring the success of my
endeavor to become an exceptional
attorney for the state of Indiana.
Diamond McDonald, 3L
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a cohort-style program focused
on strengthening professional skills, understanding the unwritten rules of being
a lawyer, and building connections with peers, alumni, and legal employers.
The institute has been developed to support the future career success of rst-
generation and underrepresented rst-year law students. This program has been
funded by a gift from alumnus James Barkley, ’77, and his wife, Cindy, since 2018.
IU McKinney Professional Development Institute
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2024-2025 TUITION AND FEES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT INDIANA PARTNER
PER CREDIT HOUR $1,008 $1,635 $1,512
STATUS* FULL
TIME*
PART
TIME*
FULL
TIME*
PART
TIME*
FULL
TIME*
PART
TIME*
FIRST YEAR TUITION $32,256 $24,192 $52,320 $39,240 $48,384 $36,288
FEES $1,243 $1,737 $1,243 $1,737 $1,243 $1,737
TOTAL TUITION AND FEES $33,499 $25,929 $53,563 $40,977 $49,627 $38,025
Options for Financing Your Legal Education
MERIT
-
BASED SCHOLARSHIPS: IU McKinney awards renewable (if a GPA requirement is met) merit-based scholarships to entering 1st-
year students. All entering students are considered for these awards upon admission; therefore, no separate application is necessary.
DONOR
-
FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS: There are a number of donor-funded scholarships that are awarded to entering 1st year students.
To be considered you should submit a scholarship application after being admitted.
KENNEDY SCHOLAR AWARD: This prestigious award includes a renewable full-tuition scholarship, and a renewable annual stipend (if a
2.90 GPA requirement is met) for living expenses. Scholars are also provided exclusive opportunities to network with professionals in the
Indiana legal community. Applicants who apply by February 1 and have earned at least a 3.65 GPA and a 162 LSAT score will automatically
qualify for this distinguished award. Recipients are selected by the law school scholarship committee.
LAW SCHOLAR AWARDS: IU McKinney Law has partnered with select undergraduate institutions to create an award that recognizes
top students from those schools. Upon a nomination from their school, 1-2 recipients will become their school’s Law Scholar/Fellow and
receive a minimum of a half-tuition scholarship. To see if your school qualies, visit: https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/jd/
nancing-your-education/school-partnerships.html.
NON
-
RESIDENT STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAMS: IU McKinney recognizes that going out of state for school can be expensive. That’s
why we oer multiple programs for graduate and professional students admitted to participating programs that can help you save on
tuition during your academic career at IU McKinney, reducing your tuition closer to our current in-student rate. Learn more about out
Indiana Partner Tuition programs here:
https://graduate.iupui.edu/admissions/msep/index.html
ICLEO: ICLEO (Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity) is a state-based program that helps students from historically
underrepresented backgrounds pursue a law degree and a career in the Indiana legal community. Selected students participate at no cost
in the six week ICLEO Summer Institute the summer prior to their rst year of law school. When the participants successfully complete
the summer program, they are certied as ICLEO Fellows and will receive an annual stipend of $9,600 for up to three years upon enrolling
in an Indiana law school in the fall semester. For more information, visit http://www.in.gov/judiciary/cleo.
FINANCIAL AID: If you would like to apply for federal student loans,
you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
through www.fafsa.gov. We recommend that you submit your FAFSA
after January 1. School code: 001813
RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: There are approximately
50 donor-funded scholarships available to returning students in years
2-4, upon completion of a scholarship application.
*Tuition is charged per credit hour. Full-time estimates are based on hours taken in fall 2024-spring 2025. Part-time estimates are based on hours taken
in fall 2024-summer 2025.
Many IU McKinney students
receive scholarship
assistance in the form of
tuition remission as well as
privately endowed funds
from generous donors.
Students (right) pose with
McKinney and Justice, the
Legal Beagles to help thank
donors during Philanthropy
Week at IU McKinney.
COST AND AID
Cost and Aid
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Application Checklist
APPLY NOW
Attend our admissions
information sessions to
learn more!
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DATES:
SEPTEMBER 15 Begin accepting applications for Fall.
NOVEMBER 15 Binding early decision program application deadline.
FEBRUARY 1 Application deadline for Kennedy Scholar consideration.
MARCH 1 Priority deadline to receive a decision by May 1 and to receive consideration
for merit-based scholarships. Also, deadline for international applicants.
MAY 15 Final application deadline: rst-time applicants, reapplicants, and IU McKin-
ney LLM transfer applicants.
JUNE 15 Final application deadline: transfer applicants (non-LLM).
CREATE LSAC ACCOUNT
–
All applicants are required to set up an account through the
Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) at www.LSAC.org in order to register for the LSAT and apply to law school.
CAS REPORT
–
Applicants must register for Credential Assembly Service (CAS) through LSAC. The CAS report contains the applicant’s
LSAT score(s), LSAT writing sample, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation. This will become part of the applicant’s le.
TEST SCORE
–
All applicants must take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Registration for the LSAT is through the LSAC website and registration for the GRE is on the ETS website. For admissions
purposes, we will use your highest LSAT or GRE score from the past 5 years. Please note, if an LSAT and GRE is taken, the review
committee will refer to the LSAT score for admissions consideration.
TRANSCRIPTS
–
Applicants must have a completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for admission
before the rst day of class in the fall semester. Ocial transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate institutions attended must be
submitted directly to LSAC.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
–
We require two letters of recommendation but will accept three. Letters must be submitted
through LSAC as part of the CAS Report. Recommendations should come from people who can make a candid evaluation of the
applicant’s academic performance, work habits, analytical ability, and character. If still in school or a recent grad, we strongly
suggest that at least one letter come from a professor. Letters should be written within two years of the application date.
STATEMENT OF MOTIVATIONS & GOALS
–
Applicants must submit a response to the prompts in the application. This is the
applicant’s opportunity to highlight their motivation for seeking a legal education and how they will better the legal profession. See
application instructions for specic requirements.
APPLICATION
–
Applicants must complete and submit the online Indiana University Robert H. McKinney Fall 2024 application
through the LSAC website.
CHARACTER AND FITNESS EXPLANATIONS
–
Each state sets minimum standards of character and tness to practice law. If
applicants answer yes to any of the character & tness questions on the application, then a written explanation must be provided.
RESUMÉ
–
An applicant must submit a resumé outlining professional, academic extracurricular, and volunteer activities.
OPTIONAL STATEMENTS
–
Students may, but are not required to, submit up to four additional statements on the following topics –
Academic Record, Socioeconomic Background, Responsibilities, and/or Interest Area.
Tim Luczak, M.Ed.
Assistant Dean of
Enrollment Management
tluczak@iu.edu
(317) 278-1331
The McKinney Law Enrollment Management Team
Katherine Cromwell
Admissions Assistant
Carli Meihofer
Admissions Counselor
Brittani Braswell-Long
Admissions Credentials
Representative
kcromwel@iu.edu
(317) 274-2459
cameihof@iu.edu
(317) 274-1951
brbraswe@iu.edu
317-278-3857
We oer information sessions year-round.
Visit https://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/meet-
us/events/index.html to view the upcoming schedule.
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