Careers
Saving Key Programs at the Department of Labor
This summer, I have been working as an assistant investigator for the Employee Benefits Security Administration in the Department of Labor's Kansas City office. My duties are to audit private employer health insurance and pension plans in order to ensure compliance with the Employee Retirement…
Understanding the Federal Justice System
I finished my first year of law school pretty unsure of what type of legal career I was interested in. I thought KU’s Judicial Clinic would fit well with my 1L skill set and provide exposure to a variety of legal careers. I accepted a federal clerkship in Wichita with Chief Judge J. Thomas Marten…
My Summer Internship: Learning Military Justice in the JAG Corps
Kip Randall (fifth from left), a rising 2L, spent his summer working for the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service at Fort Leavenworth.This summer I was given the incredible opportunity to work as an extern with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service (TDS) at Fort Leavenworth. Because of my Army background…
My Summer Internship: Advancing LGBT Rights on the Front Lines
I have spent three months of my 2015 summer working on Wall Street overlooking the East River in Manhattan. Before I took the flight out of KCI, I had to say that the entire idea was incredibly daunting. I had been to New York City before and found that it was not exactly my taste, but this was for…
My Summer Internship: Fighting for Access to Justice at LAWMO
KU Law students Travis Freeman, Libby Snyder and Cori Viola are spending the summer as interns at Legal Aid of Western Missouri. Also an intern (not pictured) is Maggie Turek.This summer I was given the incredible opportunity to work for LAWMO (Legal Aid of Western Missouri). LAWMO is a legal…
Why KU Law? Affordability + Portability
Justin Hendrix, L'09AFFORDABLE PRICE, DEGREE PORTABILITY ALLOW ALUMNUS TO PURSUE PASSIONSJustin Hendrix studied nuclear and mechanical engineering as an undergraduate, but it was an internship in Washington, D.C., that ignited his interest in law and public policy. “I had learned the science, but I…
Why KU Law? Affordability + Quality of Life
Amanda Angell, L'15As an experienced professional, wife and mother of two young children, Amanda Angell had to weigh the pragmatic aspects of law school along with her career aspirations. Angell taught music but felt drawn to a new career. She began researching law schools, studying for the LSAT…
Is Law School Really Worth a Million Dollars?
When I advise students about law school, I advise them to view the decision to attend law school as a career decision, not as a financial one. That being said, common sense, experience and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) all suggest that for most people law school is a good investment. For example…
KU Law Alumna Cathleen Carothers Shares Diverse Experiences in Foreign Service
In October, the International Law Society (ILS) hosted Cathleen Carothers, L’99, a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State. Carothers presented her observations and answered questions on her career in the Foreign Service. Carothers has served in the Caribbean, Greece, India and…
'Everywhere You've Lived and All the Jobs You've Ever Had': Tips From a 3L to Prepare For the Final Year of Law School
As my time at Green Hall winds down, I wanted to reflect on what I’ve learned. I’m not talking about which classes to take or how to study. Instead, as I scramble to finish my bar application by the deadline, I want to share five practical life tips so hopefully 1Ls and 2Ls will be more prepared…