Academics
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Yueqing Li
Five questions with Yueqing Li, visiting scholar from China1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? One of my friends recommended KU to me.When viewing the web page of KU, I found my supervisor had the same research area. So we began…
Presiding Over the Classroom
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall teaches Appellate Advocacy at KU Law.Alumni judges return to KU Law as teachersFor future attorneys whose professional success will often hinge on the ruling of a judge, having one as a law professor can be especially instructive. Just ask 3L Lindsay…
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Doğan Durna
Five questions with Doğan Durna, visiting scholar from Turkey1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? In 2010 I met Prof.John Head through a friend of mine who studied at KU Law. We discussed the Turkey portion of his book…
Finding Focus
Law student with OCD manages condition with accommodations, perseveranceMy friends from high school like to joke around about the new, low-key version of Emily Brown. They saw me at my worst: unmedicated, with a mind that could never sleep or quiet down. I didn’t sleep. I barely ate; I weighed…
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Xiu "Monica" Huang
Five questions with Xiu "Monica" Huang, Visiting Scholar from China1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? KU offers world-class education and enjoys a strong international reputation. It welcomes students and scholars like me from all…
Former Teacher, Stronger Lawyer
Jake Turner, back row second from right, with his Spirit Award-winning Bluebook Relays team, Guns 'n' RosenbergLaw student's first career taught importance of client relationships, being prepared for anythingAs a young child, I dreamed of being a veterinarian. Then I set my sights on the U.S.…
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Bakht Munir
Five questions with Bakht Munir, visiting scholar from Pakistan1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? There are lots of considerations for selecting KU Law, including highly qualified faculty, access to online databases and a huge…
Law and Wanderlust
Curiosity, sense of adventure draw student to 7 continents in 10 monthsCachet Hancock’s legal education spanned three years and seven continents. The 2017 graduate combined her love of travel with her educational pursuits, visiting all seven continents within a span of 10 months during law school…
Finding Balance
Busy law student, former teacher makes time to mentor childrenWhile in law school you may have to give up a few things, like sleep. But you don't have to give up your passion. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. The majority of those years were divided between three different…
From Newbie to Whiz Kid
LEAD program lends novelty status to one of KU's youngest law students“The best three years of your life that you will never want to experience again.” That was how a current lawyer and mentor described law school to me. And let me tell you, he was right. I am currently in my first year, and it is…