University of Kansas Law School Blog
Graduate Profile: John Harris, L’25
Native American Law Students Association president to continue his passion for public service For John Harris, L’25, public service and Jayhawk pride run deep. Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, his journey through law school wasn’t just about building a career; it was about answering a…
“Leaning In” in Law School
“Lean into what you came to law school for.” This tidbit of advice was given to me in my first week of law school by Assistant Dean of Career Services Stacey Blakeman. It has now become a guiding principle for me. I came to law school with the clear intention of making a…
Graduate Profile: Leah Stein, L’25
KU Law student looks ahead to a career in civil litigation As a Dodge City native with deep roots in southwest Kansas, Leah Stein always knew she wanted to make a meaningful impact close to home. When it came time to choose a law school, the decision was easy.“I picked KU Law because I grew…
Focus on Your End Goal
Christy Harris, 3LLaw school can be overwhelming, but maintaining a clear vision of your end goal can help you stay focused and motivated. Whether you aspire to be a litigator, corporate attorney or public service advocate, staying aligned with your ultimate objectives is key to success.1. Define…
Visiting Scholar: Lukas Hecht
Lukas Hecht is a doctoral research assistant at the University of Bremen in Bremen, Germany. Hecht will be with KU Law until April 25, conducting research for his Ph.D. on the relationship between professional sports leagues and antitrust law. Professor Stephen Ware is serving as his faculty…
Networking with Upperclassmen: A Retrospective
Sidharth Mohan, 1LYour upperclassmen are your most valuable people to learn from to gain retrospection into the new environment of law school. Whether it be classes, future careers or places to eat, the upperclassmen always have some important insight. Networking with upperclassmen can seem like a…
The Importance of Community in Law School
Rossiel Reyes, 2L In Green Hall, you’ll meet people from various walks of life and with different experiences with — and exposure to — the legal world. If you’re like me, that exposure was strictly confined to negative experiences with the criminal justice system and…
My Dos and Don'ts as a 1L
Do Attend Events: As a 1L, I have taken every opportunity to attend mixers with firms and attorneys. As a first-generation law student, these experiences have been invaluable in helping me understand what attorneys do and the variety of fields they can practice in. If you are unsure about what area…
Planning for the Future
Steve Novak doesn’t spend his time considering his legacy, but he does think everyone should plan ahead. “I don’t want to be too cliché, but the old saying is true,” he explains with a laugh. “If you don’t create an estate plan, the state where you live will be happy to provide one for you.…
The top 5 best (and free) ways to escape Green Hall
Most law students spend nearly 40 hours a week inside Green Hall, and you can only sit in your study carrel for so long before becoming restless. So, I have done the hard work of exploring Lawrence and finding the best ways to get the heck out of Green Hall without hurting your pocket. 1.…