University of Kansas Law School Blog
Graduate Profile: Alec Nee, L’26
KU Law student continues his lifelong dedication to learning For Alec Nee, the path to a legal career has been shaped by both a commitment to growth and a clear vision for the future. Originally from Lee's Summit, Missouri, Nee began his academic journey at Missouri State University, where he…
I’m proud of you.
Being first-generation is hard. It’s a responsibility, a journey and often, a quiet battle that not everyone can see.
Why Everyone Should Get a Law Degree
Notwithstanding the fact that it would be impossible for literally everyone to go to law school, I sincerely believe that everyone would benefit from some form of legal education, not just those wanting to be lawyers.
Leveraging AI at KU Law
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global workforce, and the legal field is no exception. Here at KU Law, AI is already changing how we interact with and master the law.
Living in Lawrence: How to be a Person During Law School
It’s no secret that law school is hard. In fact, it is the hardest academic work I have ever done. However, I absolutely love law school.
Fast-tracking your future
For students who know early on that law school is part of their future, the University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Education Accelerated Degree Program offers a streamlined, supportive path that can save both time and money. For first-year KU Law student Sabrina Kopecky, the LEAD Program…
Looking Back on Law School
Looking back on my final semester as a student at KU, it’s hard not to feel a little sentimental.
Making Law School Manageable: Advice I Wish I Had Before 1L Year
If I could go back and give myself one piece of advice before starting law school, it would be that law school is manageable, but only if you learn how to manage yourself.
Law School With Kids: A Real Guide (From a KU 1L Parent)
I am not the typical straight-through student, and if you are not either, I hope this gives you an honest picture of what life at the University of Kansas School of Law can look like when your responsibilities extend far beyond Green Hall.
“Did you just say wig? I know, wig.” Embracing Personality and Identity in the Law
I am a first-generation student, a queer woman from the rural south and someone who has never really existed in professional spaces before; all to say I was SUPER nervous. And in this nervousness, less than two minutes into the interview, I said, “Okay wig,” a reference to a pop culture moment…