KU Law Blog
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'…
Hands-On Learning: Alexandria Vazquez, Field Placement Program
Originally from Santa Barbara, California, Alexandria Vazquez, 2L, previously worked as an orthopedic surgery coordinator. She cites the field placement program as helping to shape her understanding of criminal law, legal research and the nuance of working alongside attorneys which she uses…
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Kristen Andrews, Field Placement Program
Externship with Kansas Athletics aligns coursework with professional interestsDuring two semesters working as a legal intern for Kansas Athletics, third-year law student Kristen Andrews learned to think outside the box when answering legal questions.Andrews completed an externship with KU Athletics…
Graduate Profile: Lakisha Cooper, L’22
Educator plans to use J.D., Ph.D. to address inequityLakisha Cooper lives by the belief, “be the change you want to see in the world.”She recently graduated from the University of Kansas with two degrees that will allow her to follow that belief on a greater scale.Cooper, L’22,…