Student Life
“Leaning In” in Law School
Mia Colanero, 1L “Lean into what you came to law school for.” This tidbit of advice was given to me in my first week of law school by Assistant Dean of Career Services Stacey Blakeman. It has now become a guiding principle for me. I came to law school with the clear intention of making a…
Graduate Profile: Leah Stein, L’25
KU Law student looks ahead to a career in civil litigation Leah Stein, L'25 As a Dodge City native with deep roots in southwest Kansas, Leah Stein always knew she wanted to make a meaningful impact close to home. When it came time to choose a law school, the decision was easy.“I picked KU Law…
My Dos and Don'ts as a 1L
Maria Almirudis, 1LDo Attend Events: As a 1L, I have taken every opportunity to attend mixers with firms and attorneys. As a first-generation law student, these experiences have been invaluable in helping me understand what attorneys do and the variety of fields they can practice in. If you are…
The top 5 best (and free) ways to escape Green Hall
Gabby Fischer, 1LMost law students spend nearly 40 hours a week inside Green Hall, and you can only sit in your study carrel for so long before becoming restless. So, I have done the hard work of exploring Lawrence and finding the best ways to get the heck out of Green Hall without hurting your…
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…