Student Life
Graduate Profile: Matt Koegel, L’25
Student finds his professional calling through the Legal Aid Clinic Matt Koegel, L'25 When Matt Koegel, L’25, first visited KU Law in the middle of a chilly February in 2022, he wasn’t sure this was where he’d end up. The quiet streets of Lawrence didn’t initially make a strong impression on the…
Graduate Profile: Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25
From the Sunshine State to the Sunflower State Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25 Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25, likes to joke that she randomly looked at a map to decide where to go to law school. The truth is, the Florida-native fell in love with Lawrence when she visited.“I got the sense that KU would…
My tribute to the LGBTQ+ community at KU Law
Corrinne Yoder-Mulkey, 3L When I applied to KU Law four years ago, I wrote in my application how proud I was to be a queer and transgender Kansan. I wrote about the future of LGBTQ+ people in the law and society, and I spoke truthfully about my identity, my pronouns and my views on justice…
Graduate Profile: John Harris, L’25
Native American Law Students Association president to continue his passion for public service John Harris, L'25 For John Harris, L’25, public service and Jayhawk pride run deep. Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, his journey through law school wasn’t just about building a career; it was about…
“Leaning In” in Law School
Mia Colanero, 1L “Lean into what you came to law school for.” This tidbit of advice was given to me in my first week of law school by Assistant Dean of Career Services Stacey Blakeman. It has now become a guiding principle for me. I came to law school with the clear intention of making a…
Graduate Profile: Leah Stein, L’25
KU Law student looks ahead to a career in civil litigation Leah Stein, L'25 As a Dodge City native with deep roots in southwest Kansas, Leah Stein always knew she wanted to make a meaningful impact close to home. When it came time to choose a law school, the decision was easy.“I picked KU Law…
My Dos and Don'ts as a 1L
Maria Almirudis, 1LDo Attend Events: As a 1L, I have taken every opportunity to attend mixers with firms and attorneys. As a first-generation law student, these experiences have been invaluable in helping me understand what attorneys do and the variety of fields they can practice in. If you are…
The top 5 best (and free) ways to escape Green Hall
Gabby Fischer, 1LMost law students spend nearly 40 hours a week inside Green Hall, and you can only sit in your study carrel for so long before becoming restless. So, I have done the hard work of exploring Lawrence and finding the best ways to get the heck out of Green Hall without hurting your…
Life and Law: Unsolicited Advice from a Not-Quite-Burned-Out 3L
Karen Campbell, 3LDo all your readings (yes, all of them!) even if you don’t understand them or only have time for a quick skim.This is the #1 tip I give to all incoming 1Ls, and it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. Making sure that you do all your readings — even if just as a half-effort…
What I like and love about being a 1L at KU Law
Brandon Rossman, 1LFirst and foremost, I love learning about how the law touches people's lives. Every case you read revolves around a person's legal problem. Through these problems, you get to travel in space and time and see what matters to them. You get to see the problems they faced and the…