Practical Experience


Omar Husain Cultivates Legal Relationships

Omar Husain is pictured with Judge Paul Gurney and Arleen Schuman, Judge Paul Gurney’s Administrative Assistant.To say that Omar Husain is “busy” is an understatement.We Husain is a KU Law Student Ambassador,, vice president of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association, secretary of…

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James Hampton Strives for Equality

James Hampton plans to build a career out of helping others.Hampton is spending his summer as a Legal Fellow at the Human Rights Campaign, a LGBTQ civil rights advocacy group and political lobbying organization in Washington D.C.Hampton, a third-year KU Law student and Wichita native, said the…

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Malika Baker Excels in Jayhawk Community

Deciding where to attend law school was an easy choice for Malika Baker. After earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, she decided to continue her education at KU because of the Jayhawk community.“I ran cross country and track and field at KU as an undergraduate student, and I…

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KU Law Offers Students Experience in Electronic Discovery

KU Law is among only a handful of law schools offering electronic discovery as a stand-alone class.Coming from two decades of practice, Professor Amii Castle teaches students how to preserve, ask for, search and produce electronic documents and data. Students learn about advising clients on records…

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Lindsay Strong Embarks on New Experiences

Lindsay Strong fondly remembers her final trial as a law student.During her last semester at KU Law, she spent countless hours strategizing, memorizing and executing skills with her trial advocacy partner, Ellen Rudolph. They were tested on a weekly basis leading…

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Burning Desire

Former firefighter earns law degree to help ensure justiceIn his previous career as a firefighter and medic, Joe Uhlman witnessed the lasting damage that some people inflicted on others. He picked up the pieces the best he could in the brief time he spent with people during emergencies.“I wanted…

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From Soda to Sunday school

Business-savvy law student learns best on the jobEvery major brand has a tagline. Coca-Cola urges consumers to “Taste the Feeling.” Kraft Foods Group encourages shoppers to “Make Today Delicious.”KU Law student Waynell Henson asks: “Are YOU Ready for Sunday School?”It’s a question she poses as…

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High Court Ambitions

Benjamin Stringer, left, at Legal Career Options Day in 2015.Accomplished student advocate eyes SCOTUS appearanceBenjamin Stringer’s ultimate dream is to one day argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. If his advocacy record at KU Law is any indication, that dream is well within reach. Stringer has…

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Legal Aid in Tanzania

In 2013 I made my first trip to Tanzania on a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship. Not only was this my first trip outside of the United States, but it was also my first experience speaking Swahili outside of the comforts of my classroom. I was terrified that I would only last one week. After traveling…

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Suiting Up, Gaining Confidence

Legal Aid Clinic teaches student 'how to be a lawyer'My almost three years at KU Law have been less than perfect, but I would not change my experience for anything. As my time in law school slowly comes to an end, I would like to discuss one of the best experiences I have had at KU Law: the Legal…

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