2023 SLA Program
Scholar applications are now open for the Legal Pathway segment. Priority will be given to applications received on or before February 28th, and the final application deadline is March 31st. Contact Keva Gorman [email protected] for questions about applying or if you are a past SLA scholar interested in the Job Shadow segment. For individual school applications visit our Facebook page. See Student Flyer below.
Legal Pathway will run from June 5th - 30th
Job Shadow will run from July 10th - 28th
If you are a KCMBA member interested in volunteering, contact Bethany Goettling - [email protected] and view the volunteer guide packet below for all of the opportunities.
Stay tuned for a calendar of events and other updates!
Student Flyer
Volunteer Guide Packet
Mentor Application
Sponsorship
About Student Law Academy
"Increasing diversity in our profession is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. The Kansas City legal community will realize its fullest potential only when the talents of all who practice law or aspire to a legal career, regardless of background, are welcomed."
- Sylvester "Sly" James, KCMBA Past President and founder of the Diversity Initiative
Who We Are
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF), in partnership with local education non-profit organization The Partnership for Regional Education Preparation-Kansas City (PREP-KC), created Student Law Academy (SLA) in 2019. SLA aspires to serve as a future pipeline to diversify Kansas City's legal community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide underserved urban high school students, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, meaningful exposure to careers in the legal profession and a broad overview of the legal system.
What We Do
SLA collaborates with local law firms, courts, and other legal entities to provide students with a dynamic, paid summer program. SLA works within PREP-KC's six school districts and three charter schools (Allen Village, Center, Independence, KCKPS, KCPS, Grandview, Guadalupe Centers, and Hickman) to select juniors and seniors in high school as SLA Scholars.
Inspire the Next Generation
"If I know someone out there is supporting me, then I have more motivation to pursue law."
- 2021 Student Law Academy Scholar
Please contact Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation at [email protected] with questions or other ways to get involved.
Thank You to SLA 2023 Sponsors!
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Bill Martucci & Kelly Martucci 
Order of the Coif
Kamillia Scott
Tamara Veit 
Other Contributors
Thank you to the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for providing case file materials.
Thank you to The M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation for their ongoing support.