Admissions & Financial Aid

Admissions Assistance

 

Welcome to Valparaiso University’s School of Law. While this site serves as an overall introduction to our law school, we encourage you to complete the Inquiry Form so we can mail you information that describes our unique approach to legal education. We also invite you to phone and email us as you explore the Valparaiso Law difference. The Admissions staff members listed below are available to assist you in the admissions process. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Good Luck in your pursuit of a legal education,

Warm Regards,

Diann R. Lapin, M.Ed., MALS
Executive Director-Admissions

Kristen Mulligan, JD, Assistant Director of Admissions

Kristen was born and raised in Evansville, IN. She received her BA from Florida State University. She received her JD in May 2006 from Valparaiso University School of Law. You will probably have the opportunity to meet Kristen at the national Law Forums and Fairs. Please contact her for legal education questions.

Janet Styf, BA, Associate Administrator Admissions

Janet graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. She served as Administrative Assistant in Graduate Studies at ASU for over 3 years. Janet will be glad to assist you throughout the admissions process.

Beth Heinold, Associate Administrator Admissions

A graduate of Bluffton High School, Bluffton, Indiana. Beth brings to our office severals years of work experience in the area of sales and marketing. She can assist you with frequently asked admissions questions and help you obtain information you need quickly and effectively.

Zahra Nwabara, MBA, Director of Admissions

Zahra received BA degrees from Ealing College London England and Purdue University - Calumet, she then received her MBA from Indiana University - Northwest. Please contact Zahra after you have applied, she can let you know the status of your application. She will also answer questions related to problems in the application process.

Ann Weitgenant, MS, Associate Director of Financial Planning

Ann is originally from Miami, Florida. She received her BS degree from Ball State University and her MS from Valparaiso University. She will assist you to plan and manage the financing of your legal education.