University of Kansas Law School Blog
Feeding Minds and Building Community
Lunch hour at KU LawLaw schools are often seen as havens of quiet study and rigorous research, where students devote long hours buried in books and legal texts. While this stereotype certainly holds true for many parts of the day, there's a vibrant and bustling side to law school during one…
CASA and Compassion
Student empowers change through ProBono workWhether you’re helping a college student contest their parking ticket or spending time with a child in the child welfare system, there is no question that pro bono work is all about making a positive impact on your community. At KU Law, students…
Leading the Legal Discourse
Meet the leaders of KU Law's student publicationsThough the school year has only just begun, third-year law students Jackie Jeschke and Collin Studer have been hard at work this summer in preparation for their new roles as editors-in-chief of the law school’s two student-edited publications.…
Graduate Profile: Kristen Andrews, L'23
Former student-athlete joins law firm known for NCAA compensation supportAs a former student-athlete and recent sports dietitian, Kristen Andrews knows how to handle the trials of professional athletics. After her graduation in May, she joined Kennyhertz Perry, a prominent law firm in Kansas City.…
Visiting Scholar: Dr. Richard Lang
Five questions with Dr. Richard Lang, visiting scholar from the United KingdomVisiting scholar Dr. Richard Lang, from Wales, United Kingdom joins the University of Kansas School of Law for the summer 2023 semester.Dr. Lang is a senior lecturer in law at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales. He…
Graduate Profile: Steven Hendler, L'23
Non-traditional student trades in white coat for law degreeChances are, if you've ever visited Green Hall, you've heard of Steve Hendler. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Hendler had a highly successful career in the healthcare field, but a few years ago he decided to pursue something different…
Graduate Profile: Paula Lopez, L'23
Student finds her way in a career as a prosecutorLike many students, Paula Lopez, L'23, had a self-described existential crisis when considering her future after graduation this past May."I always thought, going into law school, I wanted to be an ACLU attorney," said Lopez. "But after my judicial…
Graduate Profile: Kevin C Barnett, L'23
Student uses ally ship to help promote indigenous culture and rightsKevin C Barnett has been interested in tribal law and federal Indian law since before he was a law student. After his graduation in May where he received his Juris Doctor and the Tribal Law certificate, he will continue his work…
Capitol Gains
Students make invaluable connections studying in D.C.For some, navigating law school from Green Hall is enough of a challenge to spur them toward receiving their Juris Doctor. Others welcome the added challenge of navigating their last semester of law school in Washington, D.C. as part of the Sixth…
Don't Forget to Do These Things While in Law School!
Four things to remember while in law schoolNext week, my fellow L'23 classmates and I will graduate from KU Law. As I reflected on my time here, I remembered all the little things that kept me motivated and present amid all the stress of my studies.While in law school, it often feels like your "…