Student Life
Making Law School Manageable: Advice I Wish I Had Before 1L Year
Aidan Bhargava, 1L If I could go back and give myself one piece of advice before starting law school, it would be that law school is manageable, but only if you learn how to manage yourself.Before 1L year, I assumed the biggest challenge would be understanding the material. I thought success…
Law School With Kids: A Real Guide (From a KU 1L Parent)
Alec Hummel, 1L Starting law school as a parent, spouse, business owner and someone who moved across the country is an experience I never saw advertised on admissions brochures. I am not the typical straight-through student, and if you are not either, I hope this gives you an honest picture of…
“Did you just say wig? I know, wig.” Embracing Personality and Identity in the Law
Gâvvy Sanders, 1L I suppose I should address the title of this blog post early on. In one of my first summer associateship interviews for a pretty serious position, I was really clicking with an interviewer and got a little too excited. I am a first-generation student, a queer woman from the…
The Importance of Preserving You
Blayne O'Connor, 1L Law school is a demanding, rigorous environment. It’s easy to get lost in the rush of it all, but preserving yourself is more important now than ever.When you start law school, everyone tells you how important it is to keep doing the things that keep you sane — getting enough…
SOAP: A Foolproof Workflow for Law School
Austin Perr, 1L Going into my 1L year, I struggled to find real, practical advice for exam prep and time management. Everyone had tips (read more carefully, outline early, don’t fall behind, etc.), but very few people had a plug-and-play system.What I needed was something clear, procedural and…
Finding a Balance in Law School
Ben Helleloid, 1L If you ask a law student how they are feeling during the semester, one of the most common responses you will hear is “overwhelmed.” As a first-year law student, this could not be more true. That said, there are several ways to help manage that feeling. First, make a plan.…
From Finals to Fresh Air: A 1L’s Guide to Decompressing Over Winter Break
Allison Applequist, 1L There truly wasn’t a better feeling than walking out of my last final, knowing that I had a long break ahead of me. At the same time, I was left with many questions: What’s next? How long should I rest? When do I need to start preparing for next semester?The honest answer…
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Maria Almirudis, Field Placement Program
An externship with the Spencer Museum of Art allowed Almirudis to connect her undergraduate background with her legal goals.Maria Almirudis spends much of her time outside of class at the Spencer Museum of Art. Unlike most of its visitors, the second-year law student isn't there to view the museum'…
Five Tips For Outlining
Mia Colanero, 2L As with anything in law school, outlining is personal to you! But, here are 5 tips for outlining that work for me!1. Follow the syllabus as a guide. When I started to make my first law school outline, I had no idea where to start.…
Crocheting in Law School: Building Community and Caring for Yourself
Gabby Fischer, 2L In law school, it is very easy to lose sight of yourself and only focus on academics. There is external and internal pressure to always give it your all. But giving it your all is not the same as doing your best. Your best is accomplished when you are well-rested, focused and…