University of Kansas Law School Blog
An Education 16 Years in the Making
Tom Meier, L’16Tom Meier took more than a few twists and turns on his path to graduation, but today he will earn his law degree after a 16-year journey.Originally from Indiana, Lt. Col. Meier, who retired from the U.S. Army in 2009, completed his undergraduate degree as an ROTC member at Ball…
Lens on the law
Bradley Thomas, L’16Bradley Thomas brings a scientist’s reason and an artist’s creativity to the study of law. The former research scientist holds an undergraduate degree in molecular biology, but he’s as comfortable behind a camera lens as he is behind a microscope. “…
‘A One-Woman Machine’
Ashley Akers, L’16Wyoming native Ashley Akers knew she had found her home away from home the first time she visited Green Hall.“The town was great, the school was welcoming, and the price was right,” Akers said. “From the first time I stepped foot in the law school, it was…
A New Calling
Bryce Langford, L’16For Bryce Langford, pursuing a law degree meant giving up the family business.“I worked as a pastor for eight years,” Langford said. “My wife’s parents and my parents and grandparents were pastors. For us as third-generation pastors, it was…
Sisters In Law
Jacque Patton & Grecia Perez, L’16For many, the friendships born in Green Hall last long past graduation. But some students gain more than study partners, becoming roommates, colleagues and lifelong friends.Class of 2016 members Jacque Patton and Grecia Perez plan to move to California…
Law Student, Veteran Named Finalist in Prestigious Federal Leadership Program
With an eye toward a career in public service, 2016 graduate Kevin Anderson weighs multiple employment opportunitiesA University of Kansas law student with a history of military service has been named a finalist in one of the nation’s most competitive fellowship programs.Capt. Kevin…
Human Trafficking Survivor Begins New Life with KU Law Student's Help
No more interviews with the Department of Homeland Security, no more meetings with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, no more facing her traffickers in court. The criminal case was finally closed. Now she was living in a foreign country, away from family and friends, with minimal funds, unable to…
Top Five Law School Myths
Myth # 1: You won’t have time to have a social life in law school. While I spent more time in the law library this year than I ever thought possible, I’ve still had plenty of time for other activities. Which is good because there are lots of opportunities to get involved at KU. There…
Former Teacher Found Calling as Pioneer Woman Attorney at KU Law
Judge Jean Shepherd, L’77, was one of the KU Law women pioneers of the 1970s. Like several of her women classmates, Shepherd pursued law as a second career, leaving behind the fields traditionally open to women at the time. When she entered law school in 1974, Shepherd was a non-traditional…