Student Life
Compassion in the Chaos
Wren Browne, 2LThis week especially, many students have been struggling with how to balance the very real need for self- and community care with the equally necessary and unavoidable grind. Classes are tough, work is hard and finding friends and support can be a real challenge. It’s important to be…
Where the Misfits Fit
Finding time for yourself during law school Keegan Fredrick, 2LAs an out-of-state student from Virginia, I began to explore the Midwest and all the unique places to visit in Lawrence as a 1L. One of my favorite things to do is travel, whether in my home state of Virginia, saving up to visit…
From Army to Attorney
A veteran's journey from military officer to KU Law student Stacy Zaleski, 2LPhoto courtesy of Stacy Zaleski While most of her classmates were studying and participating in extra-curricular activities in high school and undergrad, KU Law 2L Stacy Zaleski was stationed in Korea, Virginia,…
What Everyone Should Know About KU’s Campus
Tanya Singh, 2LOne of the best parts about being a student at KU Law means you have access to the same facilities as KU undergraduate students – and given that Green Hall is within KU campus, you have all the more reason to explore these areas! Below, I discuss three of my favorite places on KU’s…
What Do I Choose?
On the Process of Making Life Choices in Law SchoolAlex Nelson, 2LThe French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre said that human beings are “condemned to be free.” While I suppose there are many meanings one could take from that quote, I like to think of it as describing one of the many wonderful and…
A Lawrencian’s Guide to Kansas City Coffee
Sometimes you need to take a trip away from home for a great cup of joe Israel Nelson, 3LLast year, I wrote about my favorite recommendations for coffee shops in Lawrence – but did you know there are amazing ones in Kansas City? Here are my recommendations for when you need a change of scenery…
Law's New Voices
Meet the new editors-in-chief of the Kansas Law Review and the Kansas Journal of Law & Public PolicyWith the new school year just around the corner, the Kansas Law Review and Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy are already at work preparing for their new volumes of legal discourse. At the…
KU Law Students Say, 'Merhaba!' to BAU
KU Law provides opportunity for three KU Law students to travel to TürkiyePhoto provided by Steve WareWhile it’s known that your law degree can open doors around the globe, it may not be as well-known that KU Law can do the same during your three years of law school.KU Law offers two formal summer…
Graduate Profile: Anthony Leeks, L'24
Former KU football player joins KC firm for real estate lawAnthony Leeks, L'24Once you’re a Jayhawk, you’re always a Jayhawk. This is especially true for recent graduate, Anthony Leeks, who first walked on to KU’s campus in 2018. When he graduated in 2021 with a degree in business management and…
Graduate Profile: Nick Velo, L'24
First-generation law student takes hands-on experiences with him into his career Nick Velo, L'24 For some, law school isn’t a straight shot to the courtroom. Students can make the most of their three years in law school exploring all avenues of the law and finding their niche. Sometimes,…