University of Kansas Law School Blog
Second Year at Jimmy Green Hall
As I reach the midpoint of the semester, I have found the second year of law school to be busy yet enjoyable. Now that I feel like the pace of the semester is beginning to slow, I have had a chance to realize how much I miss the summer. I am sad to see that summer has ended because I had a good…
Google Maps Helps You Out on Election Day
Take a trip to Google Maps and you will see something different today! Google is making it easy for you to find all the information you need to vote. Find out here.Simply type in your full address and Google will provide you with the location of your polling place along with directions. On top of…
An Introduction to OUTLaws & Allies
OUTLaws & Allies is the LGBT club here at KU Law. We want to give lesbian, gay, bi, and transgendered law students, as well as our straight allies, a safe place to learn the law, meet others with similar interests, and attend legal conferences pertaining to the issues that affect our everyday…
Getting Involved at KU Law
KU Law affords students countless opportunities to tailor a legal education to meet your personality. Combined with a smaller to mid-sized student body and comparable to other reputable law schools, students receive the individualized attention foundational to a successful experience. Entering law…
Witchcraft Trials
Less than a week until Halloween and we definitely do not have a shortage of witches in the news. From Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell’s campaign ad to the Witch’s Wit beer label controversy, October is definitely the season of the witch! As I’m sure you know…
Organization For ‘Non-Traditionals’ Provides Support and Camaraderie
Today, I was chatting with classmates about media coverage of high-profile cases and how it affects the jury pool. To provide an example, I commented on the intense coverage as the nation watched a white Bronco run the highways of LA and how many of us walked away with strong opinions that day.…
The Power of Positive Psychology: Part Three
In the first two postings about Positive Psychology on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, we introduced its application to lawyers and law students and briefly discussed some relatively simple steps that can lead to more satisfaction and sustainable happiness in law school and life in general. In addition to…
Making Law School Friends
I remember starting law school last year and wondering if it would be hard to find friends here at Green Hall. It turns out that between small sections and Student Bar Association (SBA) football tailgates it really isn’t that hard to find people with like interests. One of the things I really…
Wine Law
This past weekend I presented at a Law Library conference in San Francisco. One of the presentations I attended was a short run-down on wine law. I found the history utterly fascinating! I won’t go into to much detail here but I will say that the current hot-topic issue is direct-to-consumer…
KU Law: MADD About Making a Difference!
Waking up at 8am on a Saturday isn't usually the first thing students want to do. However, on October 2nd, 44 students and 13 alumni woke up bright and early to volunteer for the 3rd Make a Difference Day. KU Law students, alumni, and professors all gathered in Green Hall at 9am for breakfast and…