University of Kansas Law School Blog
Annual Barrister's Ball Event is a Beloved Law School Tradition
Law students Anna Meyer, Cori Moffett and Becca Henderson pose for a photo at Barrister's Ball in 2019. Barrister's Ball is often nicknamed as "Law Prom." Photo courtesy of Becca Henderson.I’ve been wrong many times in my life and in law school (emphasis added). My…
New Fund Supports Students When They Need a Hand
An unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event can have lasting effects on a student’s education. In an effort to make sure such a situation doesn’t prevent a student from continuing on to graduation, the University of Kansas School of Law has established the Student Emergency…
Expect the Unexpected
Photo by Ashley GolledgeBeing the first in my family to attend law school, I did not know what to expect and began law school feeling guarded. I prepared myself to face a fiercely competitive and harsh environment full of people waiting to see me fail. I thought the experience would be isolating.…
Gaining Unique Legal Perspective Through Tribal Judicial Support Clinic
Photo courtesy of Aidan GraybillParticipating in the Tribal Judicial Support Clinic provided me with a unique perspective on tribal law practice. During my time in the clinic, I conducted research to be used for consideration in larger governmental projects by a tribal attorney. The majority of the…
Advice: Think of Law School like a Full-Time Job
Photo by Ashley GolledgeLaw school can seem overwhelming when balancing reading, homework and exams. Time is an incredibly valuable resource in law school and finding a balance between school, sleep and a social life can be difficult. The good news is, it is possible to find a balance between all…
How to Succeed as a Parent in Law School
Photo by Ashley GolledgeLaw school is a big adjustment for anyone. But for those of us with kids at home, it can be a complete shock to the system! Good news… the initial shock dissipates fairly quickly. Not only is law school doable for us parents, but it is a place where we can dream,…
DDLC: Spring Preview
A new semester in Green Hall means new diversity and inclusion initiatives from the Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council (DDLC) and the Faculty and Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The DDLC started the semester with a lunch program where U.S. Attorney for the…
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…