University of Kansas Law School Blog
Why I’m Thankful for KU Law (but Also Thankful I’m Almost Done)
As I finish up my final semester at KU Law, I find that Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on my 2.5 years here and think about what I am thankful for. I’m thankful for all the lessons, and I’m not talking about the classes. I’m talking about learning the hard way…
Finding a New 'Team'
In the months leading up to orientation for KU Law, I often felt nervous about the difficulties I knew I would face in my 1L year. Among these were being cold called in class, not understanding the material as quickly or efficiently as my classmates (or worse, not understanding the material at all…
From Active Duty to KU Law
Army veterans graduate from West Point together, end up at same law school 35 years laterEric McMillin and John Schoen were both commissioned by the United States Military Academy — also known as West Point — as Army second lieutenants on May 26, 1982. Now, 35 years later, they…
Recruiting Jayhawk Lawyers
When Ethan Brown touts the KU Law community, he speaks from experienceAfter graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2017, Ethan Brown clerked for Chief Justice Lawton Nuss of the Kansas Supreme Court. Eighteen months later, he’s back in Green Hall – this time as KU Law…
Alumni Law Clerk Honors Memory of Former Dean, Federal Judge
Former KU Law Dean James Logan in 1968.Brad Manson reflects on experience in Judge Logan's chambersJim Logan was confirmed by the United States Senate in mid-December 1977, and a few days later he interviewed to hire law clerks. I was lucky enough to be interviewed. Jim had testified a few days…
Law Student Starts Nonprofit to Empower, Educate Tanzanian Women
In Tanzania, the government bans young mothers from attending state schools. But a KU Law student who has lived and worked in the East African nation is doing her part to ensure pregnant women can continue their education. Third-year law student Paeten Denning recently founded a…
KU Law Alumnus Teaches Clinic Students About Consumer Defense
KU Legal Aid Clinic alumnus Bill Walberg, L’15, believes all consumers should have appropriate counsel when defending their rights. He recently returned to Green Hall to teach students the fundamentals of debt collection defense as the clinic considers taking on consumer defense cases. …
Three New Scholars Bolster KU Law Faculty
Three new faculty members with diverse experience in teaching, scholarship and practice started at KU Law this fall. Kyle Velte joins KU Law as an associate professor of law, teaching Evidence, Torts and Employment Discrimination. Velte holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and a J.D. from…