KU Law Blog
A Law Student's Guide to Lawrence
It’s hard to believe that I am now in my final semester of law school. The last three years have gone by faster than I could have ever imagined! As I reflect on my time living in Lawrence, I wanted to share some of my favorite places and activities I enjoy around town, separate from…
The Power of a Sticky Note
I love a good sticky note. The power of a sticky note exists in the way you choose to use it. A note’s use ranges from a task list to a reminder of why you are in law school to begin with. A sticky note can be the little smile you need at the end of a long reading, or the grocery list that…
Graduate Profile: Sasha Raab, L’20
Sasha Raab, L'20Nontraditional student balances law school, being a momWhen Sasha Raab sat for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), her daughter Edith was six weeks old. Now, Raab is wrapping up her law school career in the top 10% of her class and Edith is 3 years old.Raab was able to balance law…
Skills Taught Through Online Learning will Allow Law Students to Excel in New Legal Landscape
Photo by Ashley GolledgeIn his Mediations, Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, had the following wisdom to share regarding human beings often fraught relationship with our own future:"Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm…
Why I Chose the K - J.D. Route
Photo by Ashley GolledgeI remember hearing the phrase, “K through J.D.” during law school orientation. It took me a couple of minutes before realizing it meant “Kindergarten through J.D.” and applied to my path to law school. I never took time off from school other than…
How to Succeed as a Parent in Law School
Photo by Ashley GolledgeLaw school is a big adjustment for anyone. But for those of us with kids at home, it can be a complete shock to the system! Good news… the initial shock dissipates fairly quickly. Not only is law school doable for us parents, but it is a place where we can dream,…
2L Sydney Buckley Gains Practical Experience at Internship with Federal Judge
2L Sydney Buckley is interning for a federal judge at the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Photo courtesy of Sydney Buckley.Now over halfway through my 2L year, I can confirm that the common mantra — “1L year they scare you to death; 2L year they work you to…
Best of both worlds
Cue Hannah Montana"Do you know what you're doing this summer?" is one of the most dreadful questions in law school. Looking for a summer job/internship is not only stressful, but can also be disheartening. Applying for on-campus interviews (OCIs) and not getting any callbacks also sucks, for lack…
Too Much of a Good Thing
Photo by Ashley GolledgeThough I’ve heard many sayings about law school, perhaps none capture the essence of the experience better than: “law school is a pie-eating contest where the reward for doing well is more pie.” At this point in my life, I’m fine with that. To keep…
Similar Life Lessons Can be Learned from Law School, Relationships
Photo by Ashley Golledge.I got engaged during the summer before my 3L year. Since then, I have been planning my upcoming wedding between classes. Since my mind has been constantly switching from thoughts about the assigned Jurisdiction reading to thinking about marrying my fiancé, you can…