WVU College of Law prepares top legal professionals and dedicated leaders for impactful careers in public service, private practice, government, and business. Your generosity supports the combination of traditional legal education with innovative programs that address the evolving challenges of a global society.
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Please consider directing your gift to one of these impactful areas:
3V270 Law Clinic Endowment – Give in honor of Marjorie McDiarmid. Your support strengthens one of the most transformative parts of a legal education – hands-on clinical learning that allows students to serve real clients while developing the skills and judgment required for practice.
2U042 College of Law Dean's Fund – A gift to this fund provides flexible resources to immediately strengthen scholarships, career-readiness programming, and rapid-response priorities that enhance both the student experience and the College’s statewide impact.
2S046 Law General Scholarship – Unrestricted scholarships are among the most powerful gifts our donors can make. They reduce financial barriers so students can focus on academics and attract talented future lawyers.
2W729 WV Innocence Project - The Innocence Project represents the intersection of advocacy, scholarship, and public service. Support like yours allows students to work alongside faculty and attorneys on real cases, developing critical research and litigation skills while contributing to the pursuit of fairness in our legal system. The impact is profound: lives are affected, communities are strengthened, and future lawyers gain a deep understanding of the responsibility that comes with the profession.
3V299 Lugar Trial Association (Spend) - Through intensive training and national competition, the Lugar Trial Association gives students hands-on courtroom experience. Support like yours helps provide coaching, travel opportunities, and resources that allow our teams to compete at a high level while developing the professionalism and practical skills required in litigation practice.
3V271 Moot Court Endowment (Spend) – Moot Court prepares students to think quickly, argue persuasively, and represent clients with professionalism and precision. Support like yours allows our teams to compete nationally, engage with experienced judges and practitioners, and bring distinction to the College while developing the real-world skills that define lawyers.