University of Kansas Law School Blog
Road Work Ahead
I have an inside scoop on a $250,000 ride that comes with its own driver. The best part is, this ride is FREE!The “K-10 Connector” is a bus route provided courtesy of RideKC that runs between Johnson County Community College, the KU Edwards Campus and the KU Lawrence campus. If you're…
You Belong: A Mini Conversation About Imposter Syndrome
When I received my acceptance into KU Law, I often made the joke that the admissions office must have made a mistake and felt too bad to revoke my admission. While it sounds crazy, some small part of me wondered if that was what had happened. I felt like an imposter.Imposter syndrome can be…
Focusing on the Finish Line: Lessons Applied to 1L From My Years as a Runner
Though the white blanket of snow on the ground may suggest otherwise, spring break for the 2021-2022 academic year is upon us. Frankly, it comes as a bit of a shock since it seems like it was January yesterday. Nevertheless, the semester rolls forward, and with it comes a well-deserved spring break…
Law Professors HATE These Four SIMPLE Tricks to MAXIMIZE Productivity
I’ve learned a thing or two about prioritizing and staying focused to maximize productivity during my three years of law school. Most of these things I’ve learned the hard way. My hope is to save you from doing the same. These tips are only meant to help, and, as you might’ve…
Five Reasons Why I Recommend Participating in Legal Aid Clinic Before Graduation
As I near the end of my time in law school (shout-out Class of 2022), I have been taking stock of my experiences over the last three years that I know will stick out to me post-graduation. One of the most memorable and beneficial experiences from my time at KU Law will forever remain the Legal Aid…
Why Law School Isn’t that Bad
We often hear all the horrors of law school: the large amounts of stress, never having enough time and constant pressure to be the best. While these feelings are common and felt by everyone at some point in time, sometimes we forget to highlight the best parts of law school.Meeting great friendsLaw…
My Favorite Things About Lawrence
After living in Lawrence for seven years, I’ll be moving away this summer. I’ve had an incredible time living in Lawrence, and if I was given the opportunity to start law school over, I would easily choose KU again. Lawrence is the true definition of a college town. It has a nice, homey…
New Clinic Connects KU Law Students to Low-Income Families Seeking Guardianship
KU Law alum creates Guardianship Clinic, providing pro-bono representation to low-income familiesNine KU Law students participated in a new pro bono Guardianship Clinic in fall 2021. Carly Boothe, L’06, set the new clinic in motion, modeling it after a previously existing, similar program KU…
On-Campus Interviews in a Pandemic
As the spring semester kicks into gear, a law school experience that most of us dread will be in full swing. On-campus interviews, or OCIs as they are commonly referenced, are a marathon of interviews for law school students seeking summer or post-graduate employment. The spring OCIs will be the…
The Importance of Feeding Your Creative Side During Law School
In Legally Blonde, Elle’s father was wrong when he told her, “Oh, sweetheart, you don't need law school. Law school is for people who are boring and ugly and serious.”Thankfully, law school, particularly KU Law, is for all personalities—especially the interesting, quirky,…