Careers
KU Law Graduates Kickstart Careers with Clerkships
KU Law students have taken advantage of law school resources to find clerkships in federal or state courtsIn recent years, KU Law students have landed clerkships all around the country. In the Class of 2021 alone, 15 of the 98 students secured a state, federal or tribal clerkship post-graduation.A…
KU Law Student Participates in 1L LCLD Scholars Program
Rising 2L Natalie Nelson participated in the 1L LCLD Scholars program this summer.Natalie Nelson participated in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)’s annual Scholars Program this summer. The program is designed to expand the number of opportunities available to diverse first-year law…
Protecting Human Health, The Environment
Ava Azad, L'14, is pictured in front of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's headquarters. Photo courtesy of Ava Azad.Ava Azad ensures environmental compliance, protection through role at EPAAva Azad’s interest in the environmental field sparked while she was in high school. After earning an…
Six Law Students Land Circuit Court Clerkships
KU Law’s curriculum equips law students with the legal knowledge and practice-ready skills needed to succeed. In the past five years, six KU Law students have been selected to clerk at a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A circuit clerkship is a prestigious and challenging post-graduate…
Navigating Energy
Luis Gomar counsels clients on international energyLuis Gomar speaks to upper-level law students at the KU Law 2L/3L Orientation in August 2018. Photo by Ashley Golledge.International energy attorney Luis Gomar, L’05, is passionate about international work with Latin America because that’s where he…
From Small Town to International Trade
Devin S. Sikes excels at representing clients in complex international trade cases(From left) Cody Wood, L’17; Devin Sikes, L'08; and KU Law Professor Raj Bhala presented at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s annual meeting in Singapore this past April. Photo courtesy of Raj Bhala.Devin S. Sikes,…
KU Law Announces Changes in Leadership
The start of the 2019–20 academic year brings several administrative and staff changes at the University of Kansas School of Law.“KU Law is fortunate to have such talented and experienced leaders,” said Stephen Mazza, dean and professor of law. “I am confident these individuals will advance the…
6th Semester in D.C. Program Boosted My Legal Career
Emory Saucedo, L’19 I arrived at KU Law on the first day of classes with laser-like focus on being a health law attorney. I had no clue, however, that the 6th Semester in D.C. program would end up being the perfect way to find my start in this type of work and, more importantly, to feel firm…
Arturo Thompson Wins Service Excellence Award
In reporting law school employment outcomes, clarity is critical.Assistant Dean for Career Services Arturo Thompson, L'06, recently received a professional service award for his work on a national advisory board that helps give that clarity.The National Association for Law Placement, or NALP,…
Recruiting Jayhawk Lawyers
When Ethan Brown touts the KU Law community, he speaks from experienceAfter graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2017, Ethan Brown clerked for Chief Justice Lawton Nuss of the Kansas Supreme Court. Eighteen months later, he’s back in Green Hall – this time as KU Law’s Assistant…