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“Missouri Western prepared
me very well for law school
and for a career in the legal
profession. The professors,
being lawyers themselves,
gave me a real world view
of what law school and the
practice of law would be
like. I would recommend
Missouri Western
to anyone!”
Melinda A. Troeger, Class of 2001
Attorney
at Law
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“I graduated with
degrees in Legal Assistance
and Criminal Justice,
which laid an excellent foundation
for me to obtain employment
as a paralegal and to continue
my education in law school.
Having both degrees and work
experience with the law gave
me a definite advantage in
law school and in my career.”
Diane Hook, Class of 1990
Attorney
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“The
education I received at
Missouri Western
went beyond the classroom.
As a young adult, I was exposed
to new perspectives on issues
and society, and was presented
with other viewpoints to
consider.
“The
outdoor classroom at Yellowstone
National Park is my ‘golden’
memory. What a great experience;
I still have the diary
of my trip.”
Sergeant Sheldon
A. Lyon, Class of 1984
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Public Information and Education
Division, Troop H |
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“In one of my Social Work classes a partner and I had to start a program and take it to a group of students in the community and implement it. That experience helped me tremendously. I recently started a mentoring program, and having that experience at MWSU was the foundation I needed on how to begin a program.”
LaVell Rucker, ’03, MSW
School Social Worker |
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“The class sizes at
Missouri Western are small enough to promote a closeness and collaboration with peers but large enough to provide diversity and an opportunity to learn from a variety of perspectives. My experience at
Missouri Western presented me with challenges to conquer which allowed me to walk across the stage at graduation feeling like I was truly ready to change the world.”
Lisa Seiberling, BSW, ’04
Social Worker |
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“The Social Work program at Missouri Western was an excellent preparation for both my career and for graduate school. The professors and curriculum were challenging, and the professors were exceptionally helpful and supportive.”
Blue Cochran, ’04
Graduate Student, University of Kansas |
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"After spending over a year in a general practice law firm handling a great deal of family law and traffic matters for a single attorney, I have now joined a firm closer to home. This two-attorney firm mainly specializes in personal injury, although one partner does estate planning, too. As I am their sole employee, they needed a competent individual whom they could trust to do anything. Without my emphasis in Legal Studies from MWSU's CJ/LS Department, I'd be so lost!"
Lyn Rossi, Class of 2006
Paralegal
Mook & Mook, P.C.
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“My
education at Missouri
Western helped
me develop skills that I
use in the workplace every
day. I completed an internship
with my present employer,
and that helped me secure
this job.”
Chad Higdon, Class of 2002
Field
Representative
Congressman
Sam Graves
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Ms. Roxy (Deatherage) Rich, Class of 2000
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Lead Paralegal in Workers Compensation Department
Montee Law Firm |
“The
professors were very experienced
in their fields. The Criminal
Justice Department professors
always went above and beyond
with their dedication and
assistance. I don’t
think I could have found
a better college education
or experience anywhere else.”
Derek Conard, Class of 1982
Chief
Deputy Juvenile Officer
Fifth
Judicial Circuit Juvenile
Division, State of Missouri
"Over the
years, I have come to appreciate
the focus of Missouri
Western instructors
on student needs. Also, the
professors were all very
connected to the community
and to local criminal justice
agencies, and that was a
great benefit to all of us.
Now, as the administrator
of one of those local criminal
justice agencies, I still
see that connection 25 years
later."
Laura Hibbs, Class of 1979
District
Administrator Missouri
Department of Corrections,
Probation and Parole
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“The teachers took an interest in my education by encouraging me to work harder, and not accepting any work except my best. I was so prepared for the Social Work field that I ‘hit the ground running’ in my career. The Social Work program not only gave me an education, but enabled me to become more confident, mature, and self-sufficient.”
Melody Grier, ’04
Service Coordinator for Division of Youth Services |
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MWSU LEGAL STUDIES GRADUATES WHO WENT ON TO LAW SCHOOL
Melinda Troeger, MWSU Class of 2001
Diane Hook, MWSU Class of 1990
Emily Benitz, MWSU Class of 2005 and Kansas State University School of Law Class of 2010
Jennifer McKinley, MWSU Class of 2005 and University of Dayton School of Law Class of 2010
David McDonald, MWSU Class of 2006 and Washburn University School of Law Class of 2010
Brenda Rose, MWSU Class of 2008 and University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law Class of 2012
Angela Tatro, MWSU Class of 2008 and Washburn University School of Law Class of 2011
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