Student Life
Stressed Out? Gussy Up and Boogie Down at 'Law Prom'
The spring semester has begun, and KU Law students are buckling down in preparation for the busyness that is sure to ensue this semester. This particular KU Law student is already fretting over balancing classes and clinics, moot court and preparing for the spring MPRE. With the ever-growing “to-do…
I Love the Smell of KU Basketball in the Morning
At 5 a.m. my alarm starts beeping. At 5:03 a.m. my cell phone starts chirping. I press the snooze. It's so cold and dark. Then I remember these alarms are very important. I leap out from under the covers. Only 20 minutes until I have to be there. I absolutely CAN NOT be late. Everyone is…
Father’s Advice Still Rings True: Find Your Passion in Law School
Photo of Matthew RileyI remember many significant moments from my childhood – moments whose ripples have traversed the years and continue to be felt by me today. Of these, the waves created by my father’s life continue, most of all, to move and direct me. My father grew up farming, a “man of the…
And the Winner Is...SBA Election Results
The Student Bar Association election has come to a close, bringing a mix of new and continued leadership. Michael Andrusak, 2L, won the SBA executive board presidential election for the second straight year, Zak Beasley will move from 1L to 2L president, and 2L vice-president Casey Johnson will be…
From Pig to Pet: A Tale of Local Lawmaking
The City Commission members were shuffling papers and whispering to each other. The mayor cleared his throat and positioned his microphone; the murmur filling the crowded room drew to a hush as a man dressed in a fedora and tweed suit stepped up to the podium. “Mr. Mayor,” he said, “Starky is…
Law School Survival Tips from a Recent Graduate: Simplify Your Life and Warn Your Loved Ones
First-year boot camp has ended, and regular classes have begun. Many of you are still a bit dizzy from all of the new responsibilities that law school has thrust upon you. Fresh out of law school, the Wheat Law Library's new Faculty Services Senior Researcher, Ashly Basgall, has a few tips to help…
1L Shares Remedies To Cure Law School Burnout
There’s something about a day of sitting in classes, reading between classes, and looking forward to a night of more reading that can really wear a girl (or guy) out. Luckily, I’ve already found a few tried-and-true remedies to perk me up after a full day at Green Hall.Veg outThis is definitely an…
Fundraiser to Advance PILS Mission to Help Students Pursue Public Interest Careers
Students at Casino NightThe KU Public Interest Law Society (PILS) will host its 8th annual Casino Night fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, to benefit PILS and KU Endowment. This year’s event at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., will have games, food, drinks and live music. It's sure…
Video Game Gladiators Spark Interest in Media Law
Greetings! I wanted to share my experience in a place far from the middle of the United States that has helped guide my legal path. As an undergrad, I was fortunate enough to visit Seoul, Korea, where I have a neighborhood friend working full-time in the video game industry. Although I am not an…
KU Law Interfaith Coalition Joins Student Groups for Common Cause
The KU Law Interfaith Coalition (KLIC) is an organization designed to promote education and service at KU Law. Our members include the Christian Legal Society, the Islamic Law Students Association, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, the Jewish Law Students Association, the Saint Thomas More Society…