University of Kansas Law School Blog
Law School With Kids: A Real Guide (From a KU 1L Parent)
I am not the typical straight-through student, and if you are not either, I hope this gives you an honest picture of what life at the University of Kansas School of Law can look like when your responsibilities extend far beyond Green Hall.
“Did you just say wig? I know, wig.” Embracing Personality and Identity in the Law
I am a first-generation student, a queer woman from the rural south and someone who has never really existed in professional spaces before; all to say I was SUPER nervous. And in this nervousness, less than two minutes into the interview, I said, “Okay wig,” a reference to a pop culture moment…
The Importance of Preserving You
Law school is a demanding, rigorous environment. It’s easy to get lost in the rush of it all, but preserving yourself is more important now than ever.
SOAP: A Foolproof Workflow for Law School
SOAP stands for Study, Outline, Anki and Practice. It’s a loop you repeat for every topic you study, and if you keep the loop moving, you will feel much better going into your first finals season.
Finding a Balance in Law School
If you ask a law student how they are feeling during the semester, one of the most common responses you will hear is “overwhelmed.”
From Finals to Fresh Air: A 1L’s Guide to Decompressing Over Winter Break
There truly wasn’t a better feeling than walking out of my last final, knowing that I had a long break ahead of me. At the same time, I was left with many questions.
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Maria Almirudis, Field Placement Program
This semester, Maria Almirudis spends much of her time outside of class at the Spencer Museum of Art. Unlike most of its visitors, the second-year law student isn’t there to view the museum's vast collection of art but instead to review contracts, create loan addenda and write legal memoranda…
Five Tips For Outlining
As with anything in law school, outlining is personal to you! But, here are 5 tips for outlining that work for me!
Crocheting in Law School: Building Community and Caring for Yourself
I have always been a crafty person, but my crocheting has exponentially increased since starting law school. Crochet has helped me find and build a community at the law school.
Giving Thanks by Giving Back: How KU Law Student Organizations Strengthened Their Community This Fall
As Thanksgiving approaches, KU Law students are reflecting on more than just finals and fall weather; they’re reflecting on the impact they’ve made beyond Green Hall.