KU Law Blog
My Thoughts on the Walk
Thoughts on a 46-year-old KU Law TraditionOvercast skies and wind gusts didn’t deter Dean Mazza’s lead of some 20+ law students to “Old” Green Hall. It’s a tradition held each spring for the last 46 years and counting. The walk itself didn’t last too long—…
From Surviving to Thriving
Surviving Personal Hardships and Tragedies in Law SchoolWhen I came to law school, I expected to have typical stressors: unexpected cold calls, late nights of studying and long final exams. However, I did not expect the significant personal hardships that befell me each year: 1L year, losing my…
Have Faith in Yourself
Hollywood's most famous lawyer inspires young law students today"You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself."- Elle Woods, Legally BlondeHaving faith in yourself is one of the most important skills I have learned to cultivate during law school…
Spring Break in Lawrence!
How to enjoy Lawrence over breakI’ve called Lawrence home for five years now, but this will be the first spring break I will spend in town. While much of my time will be dedicated to preparing my outlines, I’m also looking to add some fun to the mix. So, I stumbled upon the Explore…
Beyond the Books
Navigating Law School as a Person of Color Congratulations! You did great in undergrad, scored well on the LSAT and made it into law school. Despite all of your achievements, being a person of color in a predominantly white institution (and field) can have you questioning your place in the midst…
Is Your Refrigerator Running?
The benefits of laughing while in law schoolThere are a lot of jokes and stereotypes that revolve around exhausted, neurotic grad students. Law students fall into this trope very nicely, what with all the reading, writing, interviewing, cold calling, working and once in a while sleeping necessary…
Maintaining Motivation, Intellectual Curiosity and a Love for Law
How to manage burnout as a law student As I’m sure everyone knows, law school involves a LOT of reading, which can quickly lead to burnout. This semester, more so than the past two, I’ve found it to be challenging to keep up with reading assignments. Sifting through decisions and…
Running on Empty
How to keep up with your hobbies even when you're a stressed-out law student It is no secret that law school can be a stressful time! One way that I (and many other students) stay afloat is by keeping up with other hobbies that have nothing to do with law. For me, that is running! Taking the time…
Opportunity in Community
Student finds community outside of his hometown By the end of my first semester, I was feeling ready for a break, and in this, I doubt I was alone. Immediately following my last exam, I picked up my girlfriend and drove directly to the airport. After spending three months at a study carrel it was…
¿Donde Esta la Biblioteca?
Books, resources, events and more!When I was younger, my mom would take my siblings, cousins, and me to our hometown public library. On the weekends, we would go to the free movie screenings in the library basement and enjoy the freshly popped popcorn. On weekdays, after school, we would get hour-…