University of Kansas Law School Blog
Quinton Lucas Sworn in as Mayor of Kansas City
Quinton Lucas, a KU Law lecturer, took office as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri at the start of August.A Kansas City native, Lucas joined the KU Law faculty in 2012, teaching courses in contracts, securities regulation and federal administrative law. He earned a J.D. from Cornell University and…
KU Law Announces Changes in Leadership
The start of the 2019–20 academic year brings several administrative and staff changes at the University of Kansas School of Law.“KU Law is fortunate to have such talented and experienced leaders,” said Stephen Mazza, dean and professor of law. “I am confident these…
Alumna Joins KU Law as Director of Career Services
A 2009 KU Law graduate and former immigration attorney has joined KU Law’s Career Services Office as director of career services. Stacey L. Blakeman started her new role in mid-August. As director, Blakeman will work with students on all aspects of career development, including recruitment…
Meet KU Law’s Student Publication Editors
Third-year law students Denise Dantzler and Joy Merklen are embracing their roles as editor-in-chief for each of the law school’s two student-edited publications. Merklen leads the Kansas Law Review, and Dantzler heads up the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy.Dantzler and Merklen…
Aidan Graybill Bolsters Values of Tribal Community
Second-year law student Aidan Graybill plans to utilize her legal education to practice tribal law. Graybill is a member of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas, which is based in Kansas City, Kansas.This summer, Graybill is an intern for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s tribal prosecutor in…
I Want You for Public Service
Recent graduate encourages law students to consider a legal career in public serviceWe go to law school, and, when we think about jobs, we think about law firms. Most of the OCIs are law firms. The 1L mixers are hosted by law firms. Law firms play a prominent role in our law school experience.…
Gaining Experience with Criminal Prosecution Field Placement
During my first year of law school, I was convinced that I wanted to practice family law. One summer as an intern for a Kansas District Judge warned me off that career pathway real quick. Instead, I became fascinated with criminal prosecution. Following my judicial internship and subsequent…
Claudia Chavarria Makes a Positive Impact at Advocacy Center
Rising 2L Claudia Chavarria hopes to pursue a career in immigration law because she is passionate about helping immigrants and giving back to the community she grew up in.Chavarria is originally from El Paso, Texas – which is one of the main ports of entry for immigrants entering the U.S.…
Jackson Ely Develops Legal Skills through Judicial Internship
Second-year law student Jackson Ely is spending his summer interning for Douglas County District Court Judge Sally Pokorny. Ely is earning academic credit for his internship through the school’s Judicial Field Placement Program.At his internship, Ely researches issues, writes legal memos and…
Student Spotlight: Delaney Hiegert Advocates for Equality
As a lesbian woman, LGBT+ activism and advocacy have been a part of Delaney Hiegert’s life since she came out.Hiegert, a second-year KU Law student, is spending her summer as a law clerk at the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) in San Francisco.“There's really no words for how…