University of Kansas Law School Blog
Making the Transition from Full-Time Professional to Full-Time Law Student
Photo by Ashley GolledgePrior to starting law school, I worked as a high school educator in Houston. I first entered education teaching 9th grade biology and pre-AP biology. The students I had the privilege of working with left such an impression on me that I later transitioned into a college…
2L Sydney Buckley Gains Practical Experience at Internship with Federal Judge
2L Sydney Buckley is interning for a federal judge at the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Photo courtesy of Sydney Buckley.Now over halfway through my 2L year, I can confirm that the common mantra — “1L year they scare you to death; 2L year they work you to…
Best of both worlds
Cue Hannah Montana"Do you know what you're doing this summer?" is one of the most dreadful questions in law school. Looking for a summer job/internship is not only stressful, but can also be disheartening. Applying for on-campus interviews (OCIs) and not getting any callbacks also sucks, for lack…
KU Law Provides Free Federal, State Tax Preparation Services Through VITA Program
What is VITA? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program assists low income individuals in filing their federal and Kansas tax returns for the prior calendar year FOR FREE. The income thresholds and years change, but this year we’re looking to help individuals making $56,000 or less…
Too Much of a Good Thing
Photo by Ashley GolledgeThough I’ve heard many sayings about law school, perhaps none capture the essence of the experience better than: “law school is a pie-eating contest where the reward for doing well is more pie.” At this point in my life, I’m fine with that. To keep…
Heather Spielmaker to Lead Career Services Office at KU Law
Photo by Margaret HairHeather Spielmaker (There was a link here, but the page no longer exists) recently joined the University of Kansas School of Law as the assistant dean for career services. Working closely with her new colleagues Stacey Blakeman and Amanda Chesbrough, she looks forward to…
DDLC: Fall Semester in Review
Buttons, which are available through KU Libraries, depict preferred gender pronouns. Photo by Ashley Golledge.Last fall, the Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council (DDLC) received support from the students, staff and faculty within Green Hall, as well as the greater legal community for a number…
40 Years of Rice Scholars
The first class of Rice Scholars started classes at KU Law in fall 1979. This fall, the school welcomed the 200th Rice Scholar to Green Hall.Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Rice Scholarship provides full tuition to five students in each entering class. Professor Emeritus John Peck,…
International Degree Programs: Students from Around the World
Degree programs aimed at international students produce scholars, teachersSince KU Law’s Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) program launched in 2007, 34 students from 17 countries have earned the terminal degree in law. Designed for students interested in deep legal research and writing,…
Protecting Human Health, The Environment
Ava Azad, L'14, is pictured in front of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's headquarters. Photo courtesy of Ava Azad.Ava Azad ensures environmental compliance, protection through role at EPAAva Azad’s interest in the environmental field sparked while she was in high school. After…