University of Kansas Law School Blog
Finding Balance
Busy law student, former teacher makes time to mentor childrenWhile in law school you may have to give up a few things, like sleep. But you don't have to give up your passion. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. The majority of those years were divided between three different…
From Newbie to Whiz Kid
LEAD program lends novelty status to one of KU's youngest law students“The best three years of your life that you will never want to experience again.” That was how a current lawyer and mentor described law school to me. And let me tell you, he was right. I am currently in my first year…
Living for The Memories, Not The Glory
Arizona transplant finds friendship, community at KU Law“How do you like KU Law so far?” is the question people ask me most often as a Student Ambassador. My best response is to describe the way KU Law has influenced me outside of the classroom. Law school is more than attending classes…
Black Graduates Exemplify How Diversity Makes Us Better
The University of Kansas School of Law has a proud history of diversity in its faculty and student body. On the heels of Black History Month, I feel it’s appropriate to honor and remember two KU Law graduates: Isaac F. Bradley Sr. and his son, Isaac F. Bradley Jr. Isaac F. Bradley Sr. was KU…
Why Choose Trento? The Pictures Say It All.
3L Miranda Norfleet spent last semester studying with two KU Law classmates in Trento, Italy. Check out a few favorite memories from her stay, and the top four reasons she chose to study abroad. The Views. Trento is a small city nestled in a mountainous river valley on the southern…
Getting By with The Perfect Study Spot
If you're scoping out the perfect law school, you’re probably wondering about where to live, the local establishments where you can successfully avoid undergrads (and professors), the parking availability, the friendliness of faculty, or how transferable your J.D. will be. I would like to add…
1L Thankful for Friends, Librarians and Theater-Worthy Hypotheticals
My first semester at KU Law is winding down and Thanksgiving break is this week. During my time as an undergraduate, Thanksgiving was a break from school and work. In law school, all my 2Ls and 3L friends tell me the exact opposite: It’s finals season. Before the long nights at the library…
From Hiking Trails to Nationals Games
Future Jayhawk lawyer relishes D.C. experienceThis summer I worked and lived in D.C. and cannot wait to go back. Working with incredible D.C. and Virginia attorneys cemented my desire to be part of the legal community there. Landing an internship in D.C. was not easy. Getting advice from KU alumni…
From Weekend Competitors to Jayhawk Lawyers-in-Training
Mock trial prepares undergraduates for law schoolKU Law provides ample opportunities for students to gain hands-on courtroom experience, but for some future Jayhawk lawyers, the training began long before stepping foot in Green Hall. KU is home to a growing mock trial program that allows…
Devoted to Public Service
KU Law student leverages EJW Conference to launch legal careerAs a 1L, Emily Dutcher spent a month volunteering at Cape Town’s Project Abroad Human Rights Office, providing legal aid in vast shanty towns of over a million people. Demand for assistance was so acute that client lines…