Do all your readings (yes, all of them!) even if you don’t understand them or only have time for a quick skim. This is the #1 tip I give to all incoming 1Ls, and it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. Making sure that you do all your readings — even if just as a half-effort skim — …
What I like and love about being a 1L at KU Law
First and foremost, I love learning about how the law touches people’s lives. Every case you read revolves around a person’s legal problem. Through these problems, you get to travel in space and time and see what matters to them. You get to see the problems they faced and the rights they fought to enforce. It is a window to …
Redefining student involvement as a law student
As an undergrad, I loved being involved. Coming from a small undergraduate institution, I had the opportunity to be involved in nearly every aspect of campus life including student organizations, leadership roles, community outreach and academic clubs. I found a lot of fulfillment in working with student organizations, planning events for students who developed professional and academic skills, and getting …
Looking back and moving forward
My 2.5 years at KU Law have been a journey of learning and growth. As I sit down to write my final blog post, I’ve found myself discarding numerous ideas, unsure of how to capture the significance of this moment. Instead of trying to find the perfect conclusion, I’ll focus on the things I’m most grateful for from my time …
Work-School Balance: Having a Job in Law School
For many students, law school can be a financial burden. Not being able to work while still affording to pay rent and buy groceries is challenging. I’m here to tell you that having a job is not completely off the table while in law school. Below, I have laid out some tips on how to balance a part-time job while …
Starting a Club as a 1L
Making an Immediate Impact on the Campus Community The room buzzed with conversation — not about outlines or tomorrow’s contracts reading, but rather winter break plans, favorite restaurants and the chatter that followed a costly move in a game. Laughter mixed with the sound of captured pieces hitting the table. As law students momentarily traded legal arguments for chess strategy, …