University of Kansas Law School Blog
Visiting Scholar: Camila Rhoden
Six questions with Camila Rhoden, visiting scholar from BrazilRhoden is a graduate student at the Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul School of Law in Brazil who will be with KU Law through the end of February. She recently collaborated with Professor Stephen Ware and co-authored a paper…
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.
Agnes the Attorney-in-Training: My Secret Weapon for Law School
While law school can be stressful and overwhelming at times, there has been one key thing that keeps me grounded: my dog, Agnes.