University of Kansas Law School Blog
Poor lawyer? A 3L Finds Challenges, Rewards in Public Interest Law
Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." It is for this reason that I love to work in public interest law. As a 3L and the president of our Public Interest Law society, I have had great experiences at KU Law learning about the opportunities…
The Perfect Study Break, Trivia Night Also Yields Bragging Rights
In my few months as a law student, one of the most important things I have learned is how to balance the rigors of law school with the reality of the outside world. It is so easy to get caught up in reading, outlining, writing assignments and venting with fellow students that you forget there is,…
A Day in the Life of a 2L
Day in the Life is a three-part series following a 1L, 2L and 3L through a typical day of law school. The second installment is written by 2L Andy Stein.7:15 a.m. The soothing tones of Incubus’ “Aqueous Transmission” emanate from my phone and awake me from my always-deep slumber.…
Annual Pub Games Fundraiser Tonight!
The KU International Law Society (ILS) invites you to take part in its annual Pub Games fundraiser — a night to converse around the keg and put your brains and brawn to the test! This year, tournament games include beer pong, Big Buck Hunter, pool, darts, shuffleboard, and trivia.…
The Librarians Are Coming! Wheat Law Library to Host Joint Conference in Lawrence
The Wheat Law Library will host the joint Mid-America Association of Law Libraries (MAALL) and Southwestern Association of Law Libraries (SWALL) conference on Nov. 3-5. On Nov. 3-4, all activities take place at The Oread. Librarians and information specialist from academic law libraries, law firms…
A Day in the Life of a 1L
Day in the Life is a three-part series following a 1L, 2L and 3L through a typical day of law school. The series opens today with 1L Michele Kraak. 6:30 Monday morning My first alarm goes off. I don’t have class until 9:15, but I’m a snooze button abuser and I always like to start…
A Race of Wits: Bluebook Relays Return for 22nd Year
Barber Emerson Bluebook Relays Friday, October 28, 2011 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Green Hall Each fall, first-year law students participate in the Barber Emerson Bluebook Relays. The competition, sponsored by a Lawrence law firm, tests legal research skills learned in the Lawyering program. Working in…
Friendly Faces and Tasty Food: New Admissions Sean Confirms Rumors, Busts Myths About Midwest
Hello! It’s been six weeks since I moved from Philadelphia to Lawrence to begin my new position as Assistant Dean of Admissions here at the KU School of Law. Now there’s an old adage that a visitor can only really understand a place if they’ve been there two weeks or 20 years. I…
Law School Grades Not Most Important Hiring Criterion for Firms
If you’re dead set on making great grades in law school to land a job, you’re overlooking something even more important. At least, that’s what the National Jurist magazine found (There was a link here, but the page no longer exists) when it polled hiring partners at mid-sized law…
OUTLaws & Allies Brings Successful Event to Campus
OUTLaws & Allies is a support system and safe social circle for LGBT students, staff, faculty and their allies within the University of Kansas School of Law who share a vision for equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, while providing a forum for the exploration of, and…