University of Kansas Law School Blog
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 "…
Growing Through Discomfort
Public speaking and litigation for the shyAs my third and final year in law school comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the growth I have had - professionally and personally - since starting my KU Law journey. Although some people perceive me as extroverted, I am naturally, and painfully,…
Lawyering with Purpose
Student organizations and campus extracurricularsAs my first year of law school is wrapping up, I have reflected on what made my year so great. One of the things that I was excited about coming into law school was the diverse student groups and campus opportunities available to KU Law students. I…
Weekend Getaways
Four places within driving distance of Lawrence, KS for you to get away.While in law school, you're bound to spend many weekends in Lawrence preparing for your next midterm or writing a brief. But to make sure I maintained a healthy balance of school AND life, I took several weekend getaways to…