University of Kansas Law School Blog
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Tanya Singh, Medical-Legal Partnership Field Placement
Following her 1L year, class of 2026 graduate Tanya Singh participated in the Medical-Legal Partnership Field Placement at LMH Health through the KU Law Field Placement Program.
Graduate Profile: Carson Cargill, L’26
KU Law graduate credits moot court with shaping his legal skills As a Kansan with deep ties to his home state, Carson Cargill, L’26, knew he wanted to attend a law school in the region where he hoped to build his long-term career. “No school is better connected to this legal…
Graduate Profile: Rossiel Reyes, L’26
Giving back to immigrant communities through legal practice Rossiel Reyes grew up in a Spanish-speaking, immigrant household in Great Bend. She witnessed firsthand the challenges many families face when trying to navigate the immigration system in rural communities with limited access to legal…
Graduate Profile: Evan Norkey, L’26
Recent graduate experienced a “full circle moment” in law school Evan Norkey, L’26, came to the University of Kansas School of Law with a clear sense of purpose and a desire for change. Norkey earned their undergraduate degree from KU, double majoring in psychology and…
Graduate Profile: Ben DeKoning, L’26
KU Law graduate to practice intellectual property in Kansas City To some, the law can seem rigid and resistant to change. For recent graduate Ben DeKoning, it offers a front-row seat to innovation and emerging technology.Originally from Andover, DeKoning came to KU Law after earning a degree in…
Richard Levy retires after 41 years at KU Law
After 41 years of teaching and scholarship, Levy is retiring from KU Law, leaving behind generations of students, colleagues and alumni shaped by his thoughtful approach to the law and his enduring commitment to the university.
How Robin and Dara Miles created a lasting impact at KU Law
Robin Miles, L’86, and Dara Miles, L’87, have given generously to the School of Law over the years, including emergency funds and bar exam study support. They have also pledged an estate gift to KU Law to add to their existing endowed fund — Robin and Dara Miles Law Opportunity Fund — which will…
Graduate Profile: Jude Lane, L’26
Growing up in Arkansas, Jude Lane didn’t always picture himself as a Jayhawk, but now, after three years at KU Law, he says he’s proud to consider himself a Lawhawk.
Graduate Profile: MKilar Otte, L’26
KU Law graduate’s path to advocacy and criminal defense Originally from Hays, Kansas, MKilar Otte always felt a strong pull toward the University of Kansas, a place that would ultimately shape his personal interests, academic journey and professional ambitions. He earned his undergraduate…
3 things I learned during my 3 years of law school
During my final Advanced Litigation class at KU Law, I realized that, amidst everything I learned, three things in particular stuck out to me from each year of my time at KU Law.