Student Life
Graduate Profile: Evan Norkey, L’26
Recent graduate experienced a “full circle moment” in law school Evan Norkey, L'26 Evan Norkey, L’26, came to the University of Kansas School of Law with a clear sense of purpose and a desire for change. Norkey, who uses the pronouns they/them/their/themself, earned their undergraduate…
Graduate Profile: Ben DeKoning, L’26
KU Law graduate to practice intellectual property in Kansas City Ben Dekoning, L'26 To some, the law can seem rigid and resistant to change. For recent graduate Ben DeKoning, it offers a front-row seat to innovation and emerging technology.Originally from Andover, DeKoning came to KU Law after…
Graduate Profile: Jude Lane, L’26
Graduate returns to elder law firm after completing law school Jude Lane Growing up in Arkansas, Jude Lane didn’t always picture himself as a Jayhawk, but now, after three years at KU Law, he says he’s proud to consider himself a Lawhawk.Lane came to the University of Kansas School of Law after…
Graduate Profile: MKilar Otte, L’26
KU Law graduate’s path to advocacy and criminal defense Mkilar Otte Originally from Hays, Kansas, MKilar Otte always felt a strong pull toward the University of Kansas, a place that would ultimately shape his personal interests, academic journey and professional ambitions. He earned his…
3 things I learned during my 3 years of law school
Alex Nelson, 3L I recently had my last day of class in Advanced Litigation, taught by Professor Meredith Schnug. At the end of class, Professor Schnug asked us to talk about one piece of advice we had for ourselves and others that we learned throughout our time at law school. In answering…
Graduate Profile: Josh Sherfy, L’26
2026 graduate looks back on his time at KU Law before beginning his career in WichitaUpcoming KU Law graduate Josh Sherfy started law school with all his internal organs intact. He is finishing it without a large intestine.“I can personally confirm that finishing law school doesn't take guts, but…
Life After 1L: How to Make 2L Matter
Ava Mumgaard, 2L Before I began my law school journey, I consumed every possible resource on how to survive 1L, from TikToks about daily 1L life to books on how to succeed socially and academically. What I didn’t spend nearly as much time thinking about, however, was what would come after I…
Graduate Profile: Keegan Fredrick, L’26
KU Law graduate to start legal career in NYCKeegan Fredrick brought a deep commitment to public interest advocacy and community-centered lawyering to her time at the University of Kansas School of Law. Originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia, Fredrick earned her undergraduate degree from the…
A 3L’s Bucket List: My Top 5 Experiences at KU Law
Logan Brtek, 3L As I approach graduation, I’ve been reflecting on what truly shaped my law school experience. While the coursework was important, the moments that had the greatest impact on my growth as a future lawyer happened outside the classroom. Looking back, a few experiences stand out as…
Graduate Profile: Alec Nee, L’26
KU Law student continues his lifelong dedication to learning Alec Nee, L'26 For Alec Nee, the path to a legal career has been shaped by both a commitment to growth and a clear vision for the future. Originally from Lee's Summit, Missouri, Nee began his academic journey at Missouri State…