Student Ambassadors
One of the best ways to learn about all that UTulsa Law can offer you is to speak directly with a current student. Our student ambassadors are eager to answer your questions – about law school, their experience at UTulsa Law and what it’s like to live here in Tulsa. They come from various parts of the country and have a variety of backgrounds and interests in law. Feel free to get in touch with them at law-ambassadors@utulsa.edu.
Current Ambassadors
Jake Landry
3L
Ryanne Nelson
3L
Forrest Kinney
3L
Jake Landry
3L
Hometown: Jennings, Louisiana
Undergraduate Institution: Louisiana State University
Undergraduate Program: Human Resource Education
Law School Activities: I’m a Teaching Assistant, Associate Editor of the UTulsa Law Review, Delegate to the Student Bar Association, President of the American Constitution Society, Vice President of OutLaws, and a Law Student Ambassador.
Why UTulsa Law: UTulsa Law felt cozy and welcoming in a way that the other law schools I toured did not. The smaller class sizes felt more approachable as a non-traditional student. Since getting into the rhythm of it all, I’ve found the atmosphere to be very collaborative and inviting. I enjoy the connections I’m able to make with classmates and the supportive attitude of the faculty.
Ryanne Nelson
3L
Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Undergraduate Institution: Oklahoma Baptist University
Undergraduate Program: Political Science, with a minor in Family and Community Service
Law School Activities: I am a Member of the Christian Legal Society and a Law Student Ambassador.
Why Tulsa Law: I chose Tulsa Law for multiple reasons. Initially, I chose it because of its close proximity to my family and because both of my parents are UTulsa graduates. Once I toured the law school, I learned about the vast learning experiences that Tulsa Law provides, along with the involvement of the faculty and staff and their investment in seeing all students succeed and be prepared for their future legal careers.
Forrest Kinney
3L
Hometown: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, (by way of Durango, Colorado)
Undergrad Institution: University of Oklahoma
Undergrad Program: Sociology and Criminology, with a minor in History
Law Activities: I am an Associate Editor for Tulsa Law Review, a Teaching Assistant, and a Law Student Ambassador.
Professional Experience: I was a Police Officer in Durango, CO for more than six years between graduating from OU and starting at Tulsa Law. I am also a Law Clerk for Sherwood and Robert, which is a diverse legal practice in Downtown Tulsa.
Why Tulsa Law: I grew up in the Tulsa area, so I was already familiar with UTulsa’s reputation as a premier academic university. When I decided I wanted to go to law school, Tulsa Law was on my short list from the start. I loved that Tulsa Law had a spring start option, because between my wife’s and my schedule, a fall start would have been incredibly difficult to do. Besides just the school, I was excited for the opportunity to live in Tulsa. Tulsa is a great mid-sized city with plenty of amenities, but without the traffic and other problems of big cities.