University of Kansas Law School Blog
Building Relationships in Green Hall
The importance of building relationships with those around you Law school is an exciting time. I know in the whirlwind of everyday life, the excitement of this time in our lives can get lost. But now is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with classmates who will become lifelong friends…
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Michelle Brady, L’21
As a veteran herself, Michelle Brady has a passion for veterans law.When the 2021 University of Kansas School of Law graduate saw an opening to clerk under Judge Amanda Meredith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, she decided to apply. Brady has been clerking with Judge Meredith since…
Earning Pro Bono Hours: Volunteering for VITA
All you need to know about the VITA clinicWhat is VITA?The Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) clinic is offered by the University of Kansas School of Law each spring. Through VITA, law students prepare free federal land state tax returns for Douglas County residents earning less than $58,000 a year…
Hands-on learning: KU Law's Judicial Field Placement Program
Five reasons why you should consider a placement programI chose to attend KU Law, in part, because of its hands-on learning opportunities. My experience has exceeded my expectations, largely due to the Judicial Field Placement Program.I recently completed the first half of my field placement with…
Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services Retires After 43 Years
Marilyn Harp, L'79, has spent her career serving those in needKansas Legal Services Executive Director Marilyn Harp, L'79, retired in December 2022. She served as executive director since 2005 but has been a member of the Kansas Legal Services team since the beginning of her career in 1979. KU Law…
School got you stressed?
Doing less may be more impactful than trying to do more + Brett’s Paella RecipeThe end of the fall semester ushers in a time of change at the law school. The leaves fall, the sky greys, Green Hall becomes a muted shade of concrete and brown, finals stress and imposter syndrome rear their…
Gratitude
With Thanksgiving only a few days away and my time at Green Hall coming to end, I wanted to use my last blog post as an opportunity to thank several people in my life who have contributed to my success in Green Hall.I want to start by thanking my younger brother, Chris. While you might be the most…
Cool Beans: Getting to Know the Burge Union Baristas
“Don’t miss the forest for the trees.” On more than one occasion and from more than one professor, the above expression was used to remind law students that the intricacies of law form a larger operating legal system. By only focusing on learning either the intricacies or the…
Survival Guide to Law School Spooky Season
It’s spooky season — and not just because of Halloween! Midterms have come and gone, burnout is settling in and finals are a mere few weeks away. You’re exhausted, unmotivated and scared. Hang onto these three tips to survive law school:Focus on your own progressWe’ve all…
Learning How to Network as a Law Student
“It’s all about who you know.”I am certain at some point in your life you have come in contact with this old cliché. In a field as small as the law, getting to know other people is important. This happens through networking, a fancy name for building industry relationships…