KU Law Blog
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Audrey Nelson, Project for Innocence
Applying classroom learning to real clients and their casesThird-year law student Audrey Nelson knew she was passionate about public defense work before enrolling in the Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence & Post-Conviction Remedies at the University of Kansas School of Law.During two…
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Donald Pinckney, Judicial Field Placement
'An enjoyable and educational experience'This summer, second-year law student Donald Pinckney is working as a clerk for Judge Rhonda K. Mason at the Johnson County Courthouse. The clerkship is part of the Judicial Field Placement program at the University of Kansas School of Law.Pinckney shared his…
Adapting the Judicial Field Placement Program to a Virtual Format
Since 1963, students at the University of Kansas School of Law have had the opportunity to get firsthand experience of how the law works by serving as interns with federal and state judges.Under the supervision of a judge, law clerk or staff attorney, Judicial Field Placement Program interns…
Students Contribute Pro Bono Hours to Clemency Project
Nine students at the University of Kansas School of Law are assisting with the ACLU of Kansas’ Clemency Project this semester. The project seeks to secure the release of Kansas prisoners who are medically vulnerable or have completed most of their sentence.Sharon Brett, senior staff attorney…
Gaining Practical Experience Through KU Law Legal Corps
Second-year law student Natasha VeenisThis summer, I had the great opportunity to intern for the Kansas Legal Services (KLS) in their Wichita, Kansas office. KLS is a non-profit organization that gives legal aid to the most vulnerable Kansans. Since you can only receive a court-appointed attorney…
Gaining Unique Legal Perspective Through Tribal Judicial Support Clinic
Photo courtesy of Aidan GraybillParticipating in the Tribal Judicial Support Clinic provided me with a unique perspective on tribal law practice. During my time in the clinic, I conducted research to be used for consideration in larger governmental projects by a tribal attorney. The majority of the…
Law Student Gets First-Hand Experience Working in Health Law Through Internship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
This past summer, third-year law student Courtney Hurtig did a summer internship in the Office of Legal Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is a children's hospital that treats childhood cancers and pediatric diseases.“I really loved…
Mediation Clinic Teaches Law Students How to Ask The Right Questions
The first three semesters of my law school career often focused on answering questions: making sure I considered as many arguments in favor of my position as possible, considering the counterarguments, and then articulating why my arguments were better supported by the law.Then, 18 months into my…
Medical-Legal Partnership Provides Legal Services to Those in Need
Since its launch in 2008, the KU Law Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) has provided free legal assistance to thousands of low-income patients at area hospitals while offering hands-on training to law students.Lou Mulligan, Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor and director of the MLP program, said the…
Ensuring Justice with Project for Innocence
I firmly believe that every single law student at KU should participate in a clinic before they leave. My year as an intern in the Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence and Post-Conviction Remedies improved my legal writing, lawyering and client-management skills, and appellate advocacy. Interns…