University of Kansas Law School Blog
Three Reasons Why You Should Travel Abroad
Back from her semester abroad, Jamie shares why you should follow in her footstepsKU Law offers multiple study abroad options that can fit any student's wishes. Whether you're a student who wants to spend a quick summer in Ireland or Turkey, or fully committed to an entire semester in Italy or…
Considering Law School as a Non-traditional Student
Three things non-traditional students should consider So, you're considering law school, but a great amount of time has passed since you graduated from college. Perhaps you've had a full career, raised a family and now you wonder if you can pursue law - despite all the life that you've…
And Now, Your Hosts for This Evening, The Moody Bluebooks
An interview with members of The Moody BluebooksNo night is more fun in one's law school career than Pub Night. It brings together professors, students, and staff to enjoy an evening of good food, responsible drink, and great company.At KU Law, however, we've turned this night into one that does…
Finding Happiness Outside of Law School
How to stay YOU while in law schoolWake up at 5:00 a.m., study all day, eat a meal or two, study some more, and go to bed around 11:00 p.m. When I came to KU Law, my life revolved around law school. Everything I did, every move I made, and all that I was, was law school.I. Was. Miserable.I had lost…
Taking a Leap of Faith
Whether you're a townie or an out-of-towner, KU Law is the place to be.When I first visited KU, I wasn't sure that I would end up going to law school here. I visited Lawrence for the first time in the beginning of February 2022 during a bit of a cold spell. Walking around town, not many people were…
Building Relationships in Green Hall
The importance of building relationships with those around you Law school is an exciting time. I know in the whirlwind of everyday life, the excitement of this time in our lives can get lost. But now is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with classmates who will become lifelong friends…
Earning Pro Bono Hours: Volunteering for VITA
All you need to know about the VITA clinicWhat is VITA?The Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) clinic is offered by the University of Kansas School of Law each spring. Through VITA, law students prepare free federal land state tax returns for Douglas County residents earning less than $58,000 a year…
Hands-on learning: KU Law's Judicial Field Placement Program
Five reasons why you should consider a placement programI chose to attend KU Law, in part, because of its hands-on learning opportunities. My experience has exceeded my expectations, largely due to the Judicial Field Placement Program.I recently completed the first half of my field placement with…
School got you stressed?
Doing less may be more impactful than trying to do more + Brett’s Paella RecipeThe end of the fall semester ushers in a time of change at the law school. The leaves fall, the sky greys, Green Hall becomes a muted shade of concrete and brown, finals stress and imposter syndrome rear their…
Gratitude
With Thanksgiving only a few days away and my time at Green Hall coming to end, I wanted to use my last blog post as an opportunity to thank several people in my life who have contributed to my success in Green Hall.I want to start by thanking my younger brother, Chris. While you might be the most…