Student Life
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…
Redefining student involvement as a law student
Bella Price, 1L As an undergrad, I loved being involved. Coming from a small undergraduate institution, I had the opportunity to be involved in nearly every aspect of campus life including student organizations, leadership roles, community outreach and academic clubs. I found a lot of…
Looking back and moving forward
Matt Koegel, 3LMy 2.5 years at KU Law have been a journey of learning and growth. As I sit down to write my final blog post, I’ve found myself discarding numerous ideas, unsure of how to capture the significance of this moment. Instead of trying to find the perfect conclusion, I’ll focus on the…
Work-School Balance: Having a Job in Law School
Izzy Watkins, 2LFor many students, law school can be a financial burden. Not being able to work while still affording to pay rent and buy groceries is challenging. I’m here to tell you that having a job is not completely off the table while in law school. Below, I have laid out some tips on how to…
Starting a Club as a 1L
Making an Immediate Impact on the Campus CommunityAva Mumgaard, 1LThe room buzzed with conversation — not about outlines or tomorrow’s contracts reading, but rather winter break plans, favorite restaurants and the chatter that followed a costly move in a game. Laughter mixed with the sound of…
How to Take a Break from Law School
Logan Brtek, 2LAs wonderful as the walls of Green Hall are, there is nothing more refreshing than a change of scenery. My law school life flourishes when I find time to escape and recharge. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or devising your first weekend getaway, I have some tips to make trip…
Why Work as a Student Editor?
Madi Stapleton, 2LThis November, Kansas Law Review co-hosted a symposium with the Tribal Law & Government Center on “Strategic Litigation Advancing Indigenous Rights.” The symposium featured scholars and advocates from across the country who presented on how indigenous communities have used…
Growth in a Time of Change
Will Orlowski, 2LMid-November is always a stressful time for the students of Green Hall. With less than a month until finals, the realities of test preparation become unavoidable. For first-year students, this is a new kind of test and something that can be difficult to get comfortable with. Second…
Compassion in the Chaos
Wren Browne, 2LThis week especially, many students have been struggling with how to balance the very real need for self- and community care with the equally necessary and unavoidable grind. Classes are tough, work is hard and finding friends and support can be a real challenge. It’s important to be…