University of Kansas Law School Blog
Alumna Joins KU Law’s Office of Admissions
A 2015 KU Law graduate and former criminal prosecutor has joined KU Law’s Office of Admissions as the director of recruiting. Bryanna Hanschu started her new role in August and hit the road right away to meet future Jayhawk lawyers.After graduating from KU Law in 2015, Hanschu practiced…
I Want You for Public Service
Recent graduate encourages law students to consider a legal career in public serviceWe go to law school, and, when we think about jobs, we think about law firms. Most of the OCIs are law firms. The 1L mixers are hosted by law firms. Law firms play a prominent role in our law school experience.…
Alumnus Commits Gift to Establish Public Interest Law Fund
A law school alumnus has pledged to support students pursuing public interest work at the University of Kansas School of Law.The planned estate gift by Donald Giffin, L’53, is a percentage of investments with a maximum value not to exceed $1 million. The gift will go toward establishing the…
Two KU Law Graduates are First to Complete LEAD Program
When Nate Crosser and Samantha Wagner signed up for the LEAD program as 18-year-olds, they were on a fast track to law school. Now, six years later, they are law school graduates and the first two students to complete the program.“I’ve enjoyed being part of the LEAD program,”…
Law Firm Supports Students, Funds Scholarship
Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP in Kansas City, Missouri is committed to giving back to the University of Kansas School of Law.The law firm established the Wagstaff & Cartmell Law Scholarship with a $50,000 gift to KU Law. The fund will provide unrestricted support to the law school.Tom Cartmell, L…
Alumnus Joins KU Law Development Team
Matthew Richards — a KU Law graduate, former transactional attorney and business owner — recently joined KU Endowment as a development professional for the University of Kansas School of Law. Under the direction of Assistant Vice President of Development, Kristen Toner (L’06),…
‘Putting on a Play for the Jury’
Edward Paine delivers justice for victims of serious vehicular crimesThe best part about prosecution for Edward Paine, L’99, is delivering justice for victims.“Trying to get justice for victims within the system that we have, when we can – that brings me pleasure,” he said.…
A Cold Case Cracked, a Career Launched
Student ends law school with unparalleled prosecution experienceWhen I started at KU Law as a summer starter in 2016, my goal was to follow the accelerated track. If I played my cards right and took a sufficient number of credit hours per semester, I could graduate in two years. The task seemed…
Protecting Kansans
“Your Honor, I represent the United States.”As U.S. attorney for Kansas, Stephen McAllister utters this phrase when making official appearances in federal courtrooms. The experience is humbling and exhilarating every time.“I get to be a part of the greatest ‘law firm’…
Building Public Trust
KU Law graduate uses background in law to serve in community affairs roleLiz Rebein is not your traditional prosecutor. Instead of charging defendants, filing motions and appearing in court, Rebein deploys her legal expertise through the promotion of positive relationships between law enforcement…