KU Law Blog
“Did you just say wig? I know, wig.” Embracing Personality and Identity in the Law
I suppose I should address the title of this blog post early on. In one of my first summer associateship interviews for a pretty serious position, I was really clicking with an interviewer and got a little too excited. I am a first-generation student, a queer woman from the rural south and…
A Home Base for an Outward-Bound Career
John Head Reflects on 36 Years at KU Law When John Head arrived at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1990, Green Hall was a different place. Research meant spending hours in the library. Faculty mailboxes doubled as meeting points. Students and professors spent long days under the same…
Honoring the Legacy of Douglas Wheat, L’74
The University of Kansas School of Law community is remembering the life and legacy of Douglas Wheat, B’72, L’74, a devoted Jayhawk whose leadership, generosity and professional accomplishments left a deep and enduring impact on the school he loved. Wheat, who died July 9, 2025, at age…
Visiting Scholar: Camila Rhoden
Six questions with Camila Rhoden, visiting scholar from BrazilRhoden is a graduate student at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul School of Law in Brazil who will be with KU Law through the end of February. She recently collaborated with Professor Stephen Ware and co-authored a paper…
The Importance of Preserving You
Law school is a demanding, rigorous environment. It’s easy to get lost in the rush of it all, but preserving yourself is more important now than ever.When you start law school, everyone tells you how important it is to keep doing the things that keep you sane — getting enough sleep,…
SOAP: A Foolproof Workflow for Law School
Going into my 1L year, I struggled to find real, practical advice for exam prep and time management. Everyone had tips (read more carefully, outline early, don’t fall behind, etc.), but very few people had a plug-and-play system.What I needed was something clear, procedural and adaptable…
Finding a Balance in Law School
If you ask a law student how they are feeling during the semester, one of the most common responses you will hear is “overwhelmed.” As a first-year law student, this could not be more true. That said, there are several ways to help manage that feeling. First, make a plan. Each…
From Finals to Fresh Air: A 1L’s Guide to Decompressing Over Winter Break
There truly wasn’t a better feeling than walking out of my last final, knowing that I had a long break ahead of me. At the same time, I was left with many questions: What’s next? How long should I rest? When do I need to start preparing for next semester?The honest answer? I have no…
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Maria Almirudis, Field Placement Program
An externship with the Spencer Museum of Art allowed Almirudis to connect her undergraduate background with her legal goals.Maria Almirudis spends much of her time outside of class at the Spencer Museum of Art. Unlike most of its visitors, the second-year law student isn't there to view the museum'…
Five Tips For Outlining
As with anything in law school, outlining is personal to you! But, here are 5 tips for outlining that work for me!1. Follow the syllabus as a guide. When I started to make my first law school outline, I had no idea where to start. There is so much…