University of Kansas Law School Blog
Graduate Profile: Olivia Black, L’22
Student leader reflects on 6th Semester Program, hands-on experiences at KU LawFor her final semester of law school, Olivia Black joined nine classmates in Washington, D.C. for the 6th Semester in D.C. Program. Developing friendships with her cohort and connecting with KU Law alumni in the D.C.…
Law School is NOT Your Life
Law school is your life - this is what I was told on my first day of orientation. Throughout my summer and for part of my fall semester, law school was my life, but it would not always be.In my 1L fall semester, I lost two of my closest family members over the course of five weeks. Halfway across…
Mentorship Matters
At times, your 1L year can be overwhelming. As such, advice from those who have experienced it is invaluable. Mentorship opportunities have made my first year of law school much smoother and more fulfilling. I want to share five mentorship opportunities to take advantage of during your 1L year:1.…
Why am I Doing This?
Keeping up with your “why” through 1L“Why am I doing this?”At some point during your 1L year, this thought will cross your mind. Maybe you’ll be pouring over a massive outline for finals, trying to figure out how to get everything into your head for tomorrow. Maybe it…
A Brief Introduction to Stress Baking, Featuring Brett’s Final Exam Cookie Recipe
Allow me to make a few educated guesses. As prospective law students, you undoubtedly have watched enough videos and read enough blog posts to conclude that law school can get bumpy at times. If that’s the case, then I am 100%, without a doubt, positively sure that those same videos have also…
Road Work Ahead
I have an inside scoop on a $250,000 ride that comes with its own driver. The best part is, this ride is FREE!The “K-10 Connector” is a bus route provided courtesy of RideKC that runs between Johnson County Community College, the KU Edwards Campus and the KU Lawrence campus. If you're…
You Belong: A Mini Conversation About Imposter Syndrome
When I received my acceptance into KU Law, I often made the joke that the admissions office must have made a mistake and felt too bad to revoke my admission. While it sounds crazy, some small part of me wondered if that was what had happened. I felt like an imposter.Imposter syndrome can be…
Focusing on the Finish Line: Lessons Applied to 1L From My Years as a Runner
Though the white blanket of snow on the ground may suggest otherwise, spring break for the 2021-2022 academic year is upon us. Frankly, it comes as a bit of a shock since it seems like it was January yesterday. Nevertheless, the semester rolls forward, and with it comes a well-deserved spring break…
Law Professors HATE These Four SIMPLE Tricks to MAXIMIZE Productivity
I’ve learned a thing or two about prioritizing and staying focused to maximize productivity during my three years of law school. Most of these things I’ve learned the hard way. My hope is to save you from doing the same. These tips are only meant to help, and, as you might’ve…
Five Reasons Why I Recommend Participating in Legal Aid Clinic Before Graduation
As I near the end of my time in law school (shout-out Class of 2022), I have been taking stock of my experiences over the last three years that I know will stick out to me post-graduation. One of the most memorable and beneficial experiences from my time at KU Law will forever remain the Legal Aid…