University of Kansas Law School Blog
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Xiu "Monica" Huang
Five questions with Xiu "Monica" Huang, Visiting Scholar from China1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? KU offers world-class education and enjoys a strong international reputation. It welcomes students and scholars like me from all…
Navy Captain's International Missions Strengthen Appreciation for American Way of Life
The Navy was not on Capt. Anne Fischer’s radar until her third year of law school, when she noticed a sign-up sheet in Green Hall announcing a visit from a JAG recruiter. “This was before the movie A Few Good Men and before the TV show JAG,” Fischer said. “I didn’t…
Serving the American People in America's Capital
James Garfield is my favorite U.S. president. Most people have never heard of our 20th president, and if they have, all they know about is his tragic assassination roughly three months into his presidency. However, prior to his short time in office, Garfield was a congressional representative for…
Native American Photographer Focuses on Blended Future in Tribal Law, Film
According to the American Bar Association, Native American attorneys make up 0.3 percent of the more than 1 million lawyers in the United States; I want to change that. Now, more than ever, Native Americans need capable, committed legal representation within their tribes, communities and…
Finding Focus
Law student with OCD manages condition with accommodations, perseveranceMy friends from high school like to joke around about the new, low-key version of Emily Brown. They saw me at my worst: unmedicated, with a mind that could never sleep or quiet down. I didn’t sleep. I barely ate; I…
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Doğan Durna
Five questions with Doğan Durna, visiting scholar from Turkey1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? In 2010 I met Prof.John Head through a friend of mine who studied at KU Law. We discussed the Turkey portion of his…
Presiding Over the Classroom
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall teaches Appellate Advocacy at KU Law.Alumni judges return to KU Law as teachersFor future attorneys whose professional success will often hinge on the ruling of a judge, having one as a law professor can be especially instructive. Just ask 3L Lindsay…
10 Reasons To Attend The Southwest Kansas Bar Association Annual Meeting
Over my birthday weekend early this September, I gathered with attorneys and fellow students to see what the life as a Jayhawk lawyer in southwest Kansas looks like, and I have to say, it wasn’t half bad. To further describe my experience, I decided to provide the top 10 reasons to go to the…
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Yueqing Li
Five questions with Yueqing Li, visiting scholar from China1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? One of my friends recommended KU to me.When viewing the web page of KU, I found my supervisor had the same research area. So we began…