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My tribute to the LGBTQ+ community at KU Law
When I applied to KU Law four years ago, I wrote in my application how proud I was to be a queer and transgender Kansan. I wrote about the future of LGBTQ+ people in the law and society, and I spoke truthfully about my identity, my pronouns and my views on justice. I also pledged my…
Student Spotlight: Delaney Hiegert Advocates for Equality
As a lesbian woman, LGBT+ activism and advocacy have been a part of Delaney Hiegert’s life since she came out.Hiegert, a second-year KU Law student, is spending her summer as a law clerk at the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) in San Francisco.“There's really no words for how…
Advocating for Individual Rights through Media Law: Jessica Frederick, L’16
A self-described advocate, Jessica Frederick pursued law with the intent to help others. She found her niche with the Media Law Clinic and its focus on First Amendment and individual rights.Frederick was drawn to the clinic by Professor Mike Kautsch and his open, student-centered teaching…