TREY LARUE

“Through his trust, Mr. Weigand has assembled a group of legal professionals comprised of some of the best and brightest in Kansas. I am immensely honored to be selected as a Weigand scholar and look forward to joining this distinguished community.”

Trey LaRue

Washburn University
Weigand Scholar: 2025

Hometown
Erie, KS

Education

B.A., Political Science and History
Washburn University, 2022

  • Summa Cum Laude Honors
  • Sibberson Award finalist
  • President’s List (all semesters)

J.D. Candidate, Washburn University School of Law, 2027

Trey LaRue is a native of Erie, Kansas. He graduated from Washburn University and majored in political science and history with a minor in philosophy. He earned summa cum laude honors and was a finalist for the Sibberson Award—the highest honor Washburn awards at graduation to an undergraduate student. In addition, he received departmental honors from the History Department.

While in undergrad, Trey was elected to the Washburn Student Government Association, where he served in the cabinet. In addition, he led the pre-law club as president.

To round out his undergraduate education, Trey completed several internships. He worked in a rural county attorney’s office, the Kansas Governor’s Office, and the Kansas Treasurer’s Office. These experiences provided him an opportunity to view the work of lawyers in different settings and highlight the flexibility of a law degree.

After graduating, Trey worked as a legal assistant at Stevens & Brand, LLP before enrolling at Washburn University School of Law, where he was awarded the Koch Distinguished Scholarship.

Trey’s commitment to academic excellence, exemplified during his undergraduate career, persisted in law school. After completing his first semester, Trey ranked in the top 5% of his class and earned the top paper in property.

“My family has called Kansas home for several generations. It is the place where I’ve learned the value of perseverance and have nurtured my desire to become a lawyer. As a proud Kansan, I am eager to continue my legal career in my home state.”