University of Kansas Law School Blog
Achieving Balance, Pursuing Passions in Law School
When I entered KU Law, I got involved because I wanted an opportunity to showcase my talents and values. I immediately obtained information on all the clubs and activities offered on campus and joined a few that interested me. Did this increase my workload? Sure, but the knowledge I’ve gained…
Student Combines Language and the Law in Beijing
As a dual-degree student working on a J.D. and an M.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures, I am inevitably asked where I hope these two degrees will lead me. It’s a fair question and the best answer I have is, hopefully anywhere. I spent this past summer in Beijing doing an intensive…
Out of the Closet and Right at Home at KU Law
There are many things that make me proud to be a Jayhawk, but in honor of National Coming Out Day on October 11, I wanted to talk about why I think diversity has, and will, play an important part in my law school experience.When I decided to come to KU Law, one of the things I was really concerned…
Why KU Law? Big Dreams + Rewarding Career
Elizabeth Schartz, L'88KU LAW TEACHES 'FARM GIRL' TO DREAM BIGA farm girl from rural Kansas, Elizabeth Schartz grew up knowing she would be a lawyer. “There were five girls in our family, so we had an elaborate chore distribution,” Schartz said. “I thought the arrangement was…
Why KU Law? Reputation + Faculty
George Sand, L'14REPUTATION, TOP-NOTCH FACULTY DRAW KANSAS CITY NATIVE TO LAWRENCEKansas City native George Sand was looking for a nationally recognized school and top-notch faculty. He found both at KU. A business undergraduate, Sand brought his love of numbers to KU, where he earned a joint…
Why KU Law? Affordability + Quality of Life
Amanda Angell, L'15As an experienced professional, wife and mother of two young children, Amanda Angell had to weigh the pragmatic aspects of law school along with her career aspirations. Angell taught music but felt drawn to a new career. She began researching law schools, studying for the LSAT…
Why KU Law? Location + Community
David Carrasco, L'16CENTRAL LOCATION, VIBRANT COMMUNITY BRINGS TEXAN TO LAWRENCELaw school wasn’t on David Carrasco’s radar as a kid growing up in El Paso, Texas. “In high school I didn’t think it was possible. I wasn’t the best student. I was just around a mindset…
Why KU? Tribal Law + Community
Jacob Wamego, L'14TRIBAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT CENTER EQUIPS ALUMNUS TO SERVE HIS COMMUNITY"A lot of my relatives were elected officials growing up so I’ve seen how they tried to protect tribal sovereignty, and it was something I wanted to do as well. I figured learning how to use the law is a…
Why KU Law? Affordability + Portability
Justin Hendrix, L'09AFFORDABLE PRICE, DEGREE PORTABILITY ALLOW ALUMNUS TO PURSUE PASSIONSJustin Hendrix studied nuclear and mechanical engineering as an undergraduate, but it was an internship in Washington, D.C., that ignited his interest in law and public policy. “I had learned the science…
Why KU Law? People, Practical Experience
Jordan Carter, L’15 3L savors practical opportunities in welcoming environmentAs an undergraduate, Jordan Carter studied problems. The third-year law student majored in women and gender studies and psychology, becoming well-versed in social injustices. After graduation, she wanted to explore…