As I near the end of my time in law school (shoutout Class of 2022), I have been taking stock of my experiences over the last three years that I know will stick out to me post-graduation. One of the most memorable and beneficial experiences from my time at KU Law will forever remain the Legal Aid Clinic. To convince …
Why law school isn’t that bad
We often hear all the horrors of law school: the large amounts of stress, never having enough time and constant pressure to be the best. While these feelings are common and felt by everyone at some point in time, sometimes we forget to highlight the best parts of law school. Meeting great friends Law school exposes us to a variety …
My favorite things about Lawrence
After living in Lawrence for seven years, I’ll be moving away this summer. I’ve had an incredible time living in Lawrence, and if I was given the opportunity to start law school over, I would easily choose KU again. Lawrence is the true definition of a college town. It has a nice, homey feel without too many distractions––perfect for a …
New clinic connects KU Law students to low-income families seeking guardianship
KU Law alum creates Guardianship Clinic, providing pro-bono representation to low-income families Nine KU Law students participated in a new pro bono Guardianship Clinic in fall 2021. Carly Boothe, L’06, set the new clinic in motion, modeling it after a previously existing, similar program KU Law students volunteered for in Wichita. “The parents of adults with special needs are often …
On-campus interviews in a pandemic
As the spring semester kicks into gear, a law school experience that most of us dread will be in full swing. On-campus interviews, or OCIs as they are commonly referenced, are a marathon of interviews for law school students seeking summer or post-graduate employment. The spring OCIs will be the first time 1Ls experience OCIs. As someone who has been …
The importance of feeding your creative side during law school
In Legally Blonde, Elle’s father was wrong when he told her, “Oh, sweetheart, you don’t need law school. Law school is for people who are boring and ugly and serious.” Thankfully, law school, particularly KU Law, is for all personalities—especially the interesting, quirky, and creative folks, just like Elle! Personally, by finding ways to be creative—in and out of school—I …