KU Law Blog
Graduate Profile: Keegan Fredrick, L’26
KU Law graduate to start legal career in NYCKeegan Fredrick brought a deep commitment to public interest advocacy and community-centered lawyering to her time at the University of Kansas School of Law. Originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia, Fredrick earned her undergraduate degree from the…
A 3L’s Bucket List: My Top 5 Experiences at KU Law
As I approach graduation, I’ve been reflecting on what truly shaped my law school experience. While the coursework was important, the moments that had the greatest impact on my growth as a future lawyer happened outside the classroom. Looking back, a few experiences stand out as especially…
Graduate Profile: Alec Nee, L’26
KU Law student continues his lifelong dedication to learning For Alec Nee, the path to a legal career has been shaped by both a commitment to growth and a clear vision for the future. Originally from Lee's Summit, Missouri, Nee began his academic journey at Missouri State University, where he…
I’m proud of you.
Being first-generation is hard. It’s a responsibility, a journey and often, a quiet battle that not everyone can see. No matter what dream you’re pursuing, it’s hard to be the first. It’s hard to walk into spaces that were not originally designed with you in mind and…
Why Everyone Should Get a Law Degree
Next month, I’ll be graduating from KU Law, which feels surreal to acknowledge, even in text form as I type this post out. Undoubtedly, the months ahead will represent a major transitional period for law graduates like me, who are overwhelmingly looking forward to (or dreading) the Bar…
Leveraging AI at KU Law
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global workforce, and the legal field is no exception. Here at KU Law, AI is already changing how we interact with and master the law. The Big Two of legal research — Westlaw and LexisNexis — now feature integrated AI assistants (…
Living in Lawrence: How to be a Person During Law School
It’s no secret that law school is hard. In fact, it is the hardest academic work I have ever done. However, I absolutely love law school. I have my moments (everyone does) where I feel overwhelmed or stunted by all of the new concepts and language introduced in class, but most days I leave…
Fast-tracking your future
For students who know early on that law school is part of their future, the University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Education Accelerated Degree Program offers a streamlined, supportive path that can save both time and money. For first-year KU Law student Sabrina Kopecky, the LEAD Program…
Looking Back on Law School
Looking back on my final semester as a student at KU, it’s hard not to feel a little sentimental. I graduated from this university back in 2015 with my undergraduate degree, spent eight years working in a wide variety of jobs and came back to the school I love because, when I decided…
Making Law School Manageable: Advice I Wish I Had Before 1L Year
If I could go back and give myself one piece of advice before starting law school, it would be that law school is manageable, but only if you learn how to manage yourself.Before 1L year, I assumed the biggest challenge would be understanding the material. I thought success would depend mostly on…