University of Kansas Law School Blog
3L Advocates for Change with Congressional Bid
For the class of 2017, the final year of law school was a time of transition. The Republican party took control of both chambers of Congress and the White House, promising sweeping policy changes and a shift in priorities.For 3L James Houston Bales, the political transition resonated on a personal…
'An 8-to-5 Gig with a Whole Lot of Overtime'
Nontraditional student balances law school, parenthoodKriston Guillot interns at the Douglas County Legal Aid Society and Legal Services for Students, is president of the 3L class, serves as a Traffic Court justice and KU Law Student Ambassador, is member of the Moot Court Council and the…
A Tumultuous and Rewarding Time to be an Attorney
The late Jeremy Bentham once said, “The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.” The truth in Bentham’s words became apparent almost immediately after I started my classes at KU Law. One of the most fascinating things about our legal system is how malleable our law…
Rewards of Staying Busy
Student finds place in legal community during hectic 2L yearYou may have heard the old adage: the first year of law school they scare you to death, the second year they work you to death, and the third year they bore you to death. I can’t speak about the third year yet, but I can say that my…
Unexpected Expert
Legislative committee invites KU Law student to testify on tax credit Earlier this semester I had the privilege of testifying before the Assessment & Taxation Committee of the Kansas Senate. Of all the unique and interesting experiences KU Law has afforded me so far, this one really stands…
Sixth Semester Participants Discover D.C.
I can sum up my experience in D.C. by taking you through the events of Saturday, March 25, 2017—the day Frank, Josh and Devontè broke our collective hearts. It started like the best weekend mornings in D.C. -- eating brunch with friends, mimosa in hand. For reasons I haven’t…
Finding Balance
Busy law student, former teacher makes time to mentor childrenWhile in law school you may have to give up a few things, like sleep. But you don't have to give up your passion. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. The majority of those years were divided between three different…
From Newbie to Whiz Kid
LEAD program lends novelty status to one of KU's youngest law students“The best three years of your life that you will never want to experience again.” That was how a current lawyer and mentor described law school to me. And let me tell you, he was right. I am currently in my first year…
Living for The Memories, Not The Glory
Arizona transplant finds friendship, community at KU Law“How do you like KU Law so far?” is the question people ask me most often as a Student Ambassador. My best response is to describe the way KU Law has influenced me outside of the classroom. Law school is more than attending classes…
Black Graduates Exemplify How Diversity Makes Us Better
The University of Kansas School of Law has a proud history of diversity in its faculty and student body. On the heels of Black History Month, I feel it’s appropriate to honor and remember two KU Law graduates: Isaac F. Bradley Sr. and his son, Isaac F. Bradley Jr. Isaac F. Bradley Sr. was KU…