Saint Louis University School of Law founded as the first law school west of the Mississippi (1843)

The Saint Louis University School of Law was founded in 1843 by Richard Aylett Buckner, a Kentucky district judge. It holds the distinction of being the first law school established west of the Mississippi River. The institution is affiliated with Saint Louis University, a private Jesuit research university located in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Background. Saint Louis University traces its origins to the Saint Louis Academy, founded in 1818 by Louis William Valentine DuBourg. The university is recognized as the oldest institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River. The law school was established later, in 1843, marking a significant milestone in the region's educational history.

Founding. The law school was initially founded by Richard Aylett Buckner, a Kentucky district judge. It opened in 1843, making it the first law school to open west of the Mississippi River. This achievement aligns with the university's broader history of pioneering educational institutions in the western United States.

Legacy. The school is the oldest law school west of the Mississippi River. It has been American Bar Association approved since 1924 and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. The institution continues to operate as part of Saint Louis University, maintaining its historical significance in legal education.

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