University of Kansas Law School Blog
Graduate Profile: Nick Velo, L'24
First-generation law student takes hands-on experiences with him into his career For some, law school isn’t a straight shot to the courtroom. Students can make the most of their three years in law school exploring all avenues of the law and finding their niche. Sometimes, this leads to…
Graduate Profile: Jade Kearney, L'24
Student finds right place in transactional law “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” – Atticus Finch, “To Kill a Mockingbird"Jade Kearney knew from a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer and it was thanks in part to…
Graduate Profile: Dylan Dupre, L'24
Former member of the Marine Corps continues life of service in criminal justiceBalancing life and a law degree is no small feat, yet KU Law students take on heavy burdens in order to follow their passions and help their community or their country. Dylan Dupre is no exception. Prior to attending law…
Graduate Profile: Megan Gannon, L'24
Student finds balance between art and lawWhen Megan Gannon began her journey at Green Hall, studying art law felt like a dream, but as she is about to graduate, she reflects on how her dream became a reality.Gannon has always loved art. “There is something about getting lost in a work of art…
My Thoughts on the Walk
Thoughts on a 46-year-old KU Law TraditionOvercast skies and wind gusts didn’t deter Dean Mazza’s lead of some 20+ law students to “Old” Green Hall. It’s a tradition held each spring for the last 46 years and counting. The walk itself didn’t last too long—…
From Surviving to Thriving
Surviving Personal Hardships and Tragedies in Law SchoolWhen I came to law school, I expected to have typical stressors: unexpected cold calls, late nights of studying and long final exams. However, I did not expect the significant personal hardships that befell me each year: 1L year, losing my…
30 Years of VITA
KU Law celebrates 30 years of helping the community with free tax preparationNothing in life is certain except for death and taxes. For the last 30 years at KU Law, one more thing has been certain: the VITA clinic. Started in 1994, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) was created to…
Have Faith in Yourself
Hollywood's most famous lawyer inspires young law students today"You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself."- Elle Woods, Legally BlondeHaving faith in yourself is one of the most important skills I have learned to cultivate during law school…
Spring Break in Lawrence!
How to enjoy Lawrence over breakI’ve called Lawrence home for five years now, but this will be the first spring break I will spend in town. While much of my time will be dedicated to preparing my outlines, I’m also looking to add some fun to the mix. So, I stumbled upon the Explore…
Seven Hundred Generations
Legal Advocacy and Growth in Law SchoolLaw school is such a short time of your life – three brief years. For those of us in law school, those three years seem like a long time. But to help get context on how fast time moves, and how transitory we all are in life, sometimes it can be helpful…