Student Life
Making the Transition from Full-Time Professional to Full-Time Law Student
Photo by Ashley GolledgePrior to starting law school, I worked as a high school educator in Houston. I first entered education teaching 9th grade biology and pre-AP biology. The students I had the privilege of working with left such an impression on me that I later transitioned into a college…
2L Sydney Buckley Gains Practical Experience at Internship with Federal Judge
2L Sydney Buckley is interning for a federal judge at the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Photo courtesy of Sydney Buckley.Now over halfway through my 2L year, I can confirm that the common mantra — “1L year they scare you to death; 2L year they work you to death; 3L year…
Best of both worlds
Cue Hannah Montana(From left) Alex Atchison, Valeria Carbajal, Ryan Gordon, Professor Suzanne Valdez, Kaylea Knappenberger, Cody Seboldt and Andrew Stephens visit the Guinness brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Photo courtesy of Valeria Carbajal."Do you know what you're doing this summer?" is one of the…
KU Law Provides Free Federal, State Tax Preparation Services Through VITA Program
What is VITA? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program assists low income individuals in filing their federal and Kansas tax returns for the prior calendar year FOR FREE. The income thresholds and years change, but this year we’re looking to help individuals making $56,000 or less file…
DDLC: Fall Semester in Review
Buttons, which are available through KU Libraries, depict preferred gender pronouns. Photo by Ashley Golledge.Last fall, the Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council (DDLC) received support from the students, staff and faculty within Green Hall, as well as the greater legal community for a number of…
Too Much of a Good Thing
Photo by Ashley GolledgeThough I’ve heard many sayings about law school, perhaps none capture the essence of the experience better than: “law school is a pie-eating contest where the reward for doing well is more pie.” At this point in my life, I’m fine with that. To keep with the metaphor, I like…
Dear Cis People,
Yes, you. The one who opened this post ready to defend your immediate emotional response to reading the title. No, this is not a conventional KU Law blog post and no, this post is not going to shame you for your ignorance. With November 20 marking Transgender Day of Remembrance and November 18-22…
Similar Life Lessons Can be Learned from Law School, Relationships
Photo by Ashley Golledge.I got engaged during the summer before my 3L year. Since then, I have been planning my upcoming wedding between classes. Since my mind has been constantly switching from thoughts about the assigned Jurisdiction reading to thinking about marrying my fiancé, you can…
Learning to Level Up
Photo by Ashley Golledge.Muhammad Ali said, “the person who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” I believe the same should be said about the three years of law school. Half way through my third year, this experience has been much more than purely…
Meet the Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council
Established in 2015, the Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council (DDLC) is KU Law’s student committee dedicated to promoting diversity and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the KU Law community. The DDLC, composed of 11 students, collaborates with the Dean’s office…