Student Life
Five Reasons Why I Recommend Participating in Legal Aid Clinic Before Graduation
As I near the end of my time in law school (shout-out Class of 2022), I have been taking stock of my experiences over the last three years that I know will stick out to me post-graduation. One of the most memorable and beneficial experiences from my time at KU Law will forever remain the Legal Aid…
Focusing on the Finish Line: Lessons Applied to 1L From My Years as a Runner
Though the white blanket of snow on the ground may suggest otherwise, spring break for the 2021-2022 academic year is upon us. Frankly, it comes as a bit of a shock since it seems like it was January yesterday. Nevertheless, the semester rolls forward, and with it comes a well-deserved spring break…
Law Professors HATE These Four SIMPLE Tricks to MAXIMIZE Productivity
Andrew Arbuckle,3L Student AmbassadorI’ve learned a thing or two about prioritizing and staying focused to maximize productivity during my three years of law school. Most of these things I’ve learned the hard way. My hope is to save you from doing the same. These tips are only meant to help, and,…
My Favorite Things About Lawrence
After living in Lawrence for seven years, I’ll be moving away this summer. I’ve had an incredible time living in Lawrence, and if I was given the opportunity to start law school over, I would easily choose KU again. Lawrence is the true definition of a college town. It has a nice, homey feel…
On-Campus Interviews in a Pandemic
As the spring semester kicks into gear, a law school experience that most of us dread will be in full swing. On-campus interviews, or OCIs as they are commonly referenced, are a marathon of interviews for law school students seeking summer or post-graduate employment. The spring OCIs will be the…
The Importance of Feeding Your Creative Side During Law School
In Legally Blonde, Elle’s father was wrong when he told her, “Oh, sweetheart, you don't need law school. Law school is for people who are boring and ugly and serious.”Thankfully, law school, particularly KU Law, is for all personalities—especially the interesting, quirky, and creative folks, just…
What I Learned My First Semester of Law School
As the spring semester is about to begin, I find myself reflecting on my first semester of law school. Grades and class ranks have been posted. I have a pretty good sense of what worked for me last semester, as well as what I need to do to improve next semester. I know many 1L law students are in a…
First-generation Team Takes on Textbooks
A massive portion of time in law school is spent reading, and the material does not come cheap.The cost of textbooks can overwhelm any law student, but the high prices can be especially challenging for first-generation professional (FGP) students. First-Generation Professionals - a student…
My Top Five (Non-Law School) Study Spots
As a non-traditional student and soon-to-be first-generation attorney, transitioning to law school presented a host of new challenges. During the first semester of my 1L year, one of my biggest areas of growth involved “finding my lane.” Not only had I been working for a few years after undergrad,…
Living with The Bluebook: Three Essential Rules
As I discussed last year, while the Bluebook is, at its core, an Eldritch Abomination, there are certain tips and tricks we can use to turn the humble “Uniform System of Citation®” into something you can understand and appreciate. To build on that knowledge, I give you the Bluebook rules that…