Student Life
The Right Place at the Right Time
Zachary Kelsay networks at KU Law's annual Diversity in Law Banquet on February 22, 2019. Photo by Earl Richardson Photography.I just finished my first year of law school, and it was everything that I didn't think it would be. Ever since I was a little kid, I have wanted to be a lawyer. When…
KU Law Banner Carrier Graduates with a J.D. and a Ph.D.
KU Law banner carrier Michael Hayes graduated with both a J.D. and a Ph.D. Photo by Earl Richardson Photography.Michael Hayes graduated from the University of Kansas with not one, but two, doctoral degrees this past weekend.He earned a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Kansas School of…
The Best Parts of Law School, According to a Departing 3L
I struggled mightily with what to write for this blog. How do I encapsulate three years of blood, sweat, caffeine and tears in 700(ish) words? I decided that the only way to this would be a personal favorite blog method of mine: power rankings. So without further ado, welcome to the KU Law Class of…
Embracing the Uncertainty
Within the first hours of law school, all 1Ls are taught to embrace the uncertainty in the law. Little did I know, uncertainty would become a constant in my life. It started as merely a part of what I do, and it has become a part of who I am. My first experience with uncertainty came in my…
Don’t Box Yourself In!
When I began law school, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with a law degree. Criminal prosecution and defense has always been a near and dear subject to me. I had no doubt that working in Kansas City as a Prosecutor or Criminal Defense attorney would be the move after graduation. That being said…
Stop Studying … It Might Help You Get a Job
Woah, did I read that right?Yes, you did. But, don’t get the wrong idea. I am not saying that re-watching Parks and Recreation for the fifth time is going to land you a job. However, in certain situations, closing your books for the night and getting away from your study carrel will be extremely…
Clearing Your Head
Finding balance in law school is all about allowing yourself simple pleasures. I love my daily coffee at the Burge Union, my Friday night movie marathons, and the potluck dinners my friends and I host. The nicest thing I do for myself, though, is walking to and from school. Unless the weather is…
A (Realistic) Look at a Law Student’s Spring Break
As a 2L, I like to think that I’ve learned from my mistakes last year. One of those mistakes was being overly ambitious about how much studying I was going to get done over spring break. Before I knew it, it was the Wednesday of break and I was watching The Office for the third time. My class notes…
It's the Little Things
We all know the struggle is real when it comes to maintaining motivation to plow through the week in Green. Especially now that the days are longer, the mornings are darker, and the make-up classes are piling up. However, I’ve found that focusing on the little joys in life makes the sometimes…
Time-Blocking Over To-Do Lists
There's a massive difference between being busy and being productive. It's one thing to spend hours sitting at a desk "working" on homework and getting things crossed off your list. When I first started law school, I thought writing out a long list of assignments to do was helpful for me. However,…