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CASA and Compassion
Student empowers change through ProBono workElm Beck, 3LWhether you’re helping a college student contest their parking ticket or spending time with a child in the child welfare system, there is no question that pro bono work is all about making a positive impact on your community. At KU Law,…
Leading the Legal Discourse
Meet the leaders of KU Law's student publicationsThird-year law students Collin Studer and Jackie Jeschke.Though the school year has only just begun, third-year law students Jackie Jeschke and Collin Studer have been hard at work this summer in preparation for their new roles as editors-in-chief of…
Graduate Profile: Kristen Andrews, L'23
Former student-athlete joins law firm known for NCAA compensation supportAs a former student-athlete and recent sports dietitian, Kristen Andrews knows how to handle the trials of professional athletics. After her graduation in May, she joined Kennyhertz Perry, a prominent law firm in Kansas City.“…
Graduate Profile: Steven Hendler, L'23
Non-traditional student trades in white coat for law degreeChances are, if you've ever visited Green Hall, you've heard of Steve Hendler. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Hendler had a highly successful career in the healthcare field, but a few years ago he decided to pursue something different…
Graduate Profile: Paula Lopez, L'23
Student finds her way in a career as a prosecutorLike many students, Paula Lopez, L'23, had a self-described existential crisis when considering her future after graduation this past May."I always thought, going into law school, I wanted to be an ACLU attorney," said Lopez. "But after my judicial…
Graduate Profile: Kevin C Barnett, L'23
Student uses ally ship to help promote indigenous culture and rightsKevin C Barnett has been interested in tribal law and federal Indian law since before he was a law student. After his graduation in May where he received his Juris Doctor and the Tribal Law certificate, he will continue his work…
Capitol Gains
Students make invaluable connections studying in D.C.3Ls Brett Hallagan, Maleena Patel, Lindsay McQuinn, and The Hon. Tom Reed, former Congressman from New YorkFor some, navigating law school from Green Hall is enough of a challenge to spur them toward receiving their Juris Doctor. Others welcome…
Don't Forget to Do These Things While in Law School!
Four things to remember while in law schoolSavannah Lucas, 3LNext week, my fellow L'23 classmates and I will graduate from KU Law. As I reflected on my time here, I remembered all the little things that kept me motivated and present amid all the stress of my studies.While in law school, it often…
Growing Through Discomfort
Public speaking and litigation for the shyDoug Bartel, 3LAs my third and final year in law school comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the growth I have had - professionally and personally - since starting my KU Law journey. Although some people perceive me as extroverted, I am naturally,…
Lawyering with Purpose
Student organizations and campus extracurricularsCorrinne Yoder-Mulkey, 1LAs my first year of law school is wrapping up, I have reflected on what made my year so great. One of the things that I was excited about coming into law school was the diverse student groups and campus opportunities…