University of Kansas Law School Blog
Growing Through Discomfort
Public speaking and litigation for the shyAs my third and final year in law school comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the growth I have had - professionally and personally - since starting my KU Law journey. Although some people perceive me as extroverted, I am naturally, and painfully,…
Lawyering with Purpose
Student organizations and campus extracurricularsAs my first year of law school is wrapping up, I have reflected on what made my year so great. One of the things that I was excited about coming into law school was the diverse student groups and campus opportunities available to KU Law students. I…
Weekend Getaways
Four places within driving distance of Lawrence, KS for you to get away.While in law school, you're bound to spend many weekends in Lawrence preparing for your next midterm or writing a brief. But to make sure I maintained a healthy balance of school AND life, I took several weekend getaways to…
Running From the Law
Recommendations for running spots in LawrenceEveryone needs a law school coping mechanism. Some people do yoga. Some people draw or paint. I decided running a weird number of miles on a regular basis was going to be mine. If you also enjoy getting your endorphins from running, here are some of my…
Three Reasons Why You Should Travel Abroad
Back from her semester abroad, Jamie shares why you should follow in her footstepsKU Law offers multiple study abroad options that can fit any student's wishes. Whether you're a student who wants to spend a quick summer in Ireland or Turkey, or fully committed to an entire semester in Italy or…
Considering Law School as a Non-traditional Student
Three things non-traditional students should consider So, you're considering law school, but a great amount of time has passed since you graduated from college. Perhaps you've had a full career, raised a family and now you wonder if you can pursue law - despite all the life that you've…
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Ikhtiyorjon Turaboev
Five questions with Ikhtiyorjon Turaboev, visiting scholar from UzbekistanVisiting scholar Ikhtiyorjon Turaboev from Tashkent, Uzbekistan joins the University of Kansas School of Law for the spring 2023 semester.Turaboev serves as a senior lecturer at Taskent State University of Law and currently…
And Now, Your Hosts for This Evening, The Moody Bluebooks
An interview with members of The Moody BluebooksNo night is more fun in one's law school career than Pub Night. It brings together professors, students, and staff to enjoy an evening of good food, responsible drink, and great company.At KU Law, however, we've turned this night into one that does…
Finding Happiness Outside of Law School
How to stay YOU while in law schoolWake up at 5:00 a.m., study all day, eat a meal or two, study some more, and go to bed around 11:00 p.m. When I came to KU Law, my life revolved around law school. Everything I did, every move I made, and all that I was, was law school.I. Was. Miserable.I had lost…
Taking a Leap of Faith
Whether you're a townie or an out-of-towner, KU Law is the place to be.When I first visited KU, I wasn't sure that I would end up going to law school here. I visited Lawrence for the first time in the beginning of February 2022 during a bit of a cold spell. Walking around town, not many people were…