Student Life
Hands-On Learning: Alexandria Vazquez, Field Placement Program
Alexandria Vazquez, 2LOriginally from Santa Barbara, California, Alexandria Vazquez, 2L, previously worked as an orthopedic surgery coordinator. She cites the field placement program as helping to shape her understanding of criminal law, legal research and the nuance of working alongside…
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Desiree Duke, Medical-Legal Partnership
Desiree Duke, 3LDesiree Duke, 3L, is no stranger to the world of law and justice, thanks to her mother. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Duke worked as an assistant to a Legal Life Care Planner/Burn Injury Expert as part of her pre-law school work experience where her true passion for…
Feeding Minds and Building Community
Lunch hour at KU LawRyan Love, 3LLaw schools are often seen as havens of quiet study and rigorous research, where students devote long hours buried in books and legal texts. While this stereotype certainly holds true for many parts of the day, there's a vibrant and bustling side to law school…
CASA and Compassion
Student empowers change through ProBono workElm Beck, 3LWhether you’re helping a college student contest their parking ticket or spending time with a child in the child welfare system, there is no question that pro bono work is all about making a positive impact on your community. At KU Law,…
Leading the Legal Discourse
Meet the leaders of KU Law's student publicationsThird-year law students Collin Studer and Jackie Jeschke.Though the school year has only just begun, third-year law students Jackie Jeschke and Collin Studer have been hard at work this summer in preparation for their new roles as editors-in-chief of…
Graduate Profile: Kristen Andrews, L'23
Former student-athlete joins law firm known for NCAA compensation supportAs a former student-athlete and recent sports dietitian, Kristen Andrews knows how to handle the trials of professional athletics. After her graduation in May, she joined Kennyhertz Perry, a prominent law firm in Kansas City.“…
Graduate Profile: Steven Hendler, L'23
Non-traditional student trades in white coat for law degreeChances are, if you've ever visited Green Hall, you've heard of Steve Hendler. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Hendler had a highly successful career in the healthcare field, but a few years ago he decided to pursue something different…
Graduate Profile: Paula Lopez, L'23
Student finds her way in a career as a prosecutorLike many students, Paula Lopez, L'23, had a self-described existential crisis when considering her future after graduation this past May."I always thought, going into law school, I wanted to be an ACLU attorney," said Lopez. "But after my judicial…
Graduate Profile: Kevin C Barnett, L'23
Student uses ally ship to help promote indigenous culture and rightsKevin C Barnett has been interested in tribal law and federal Indian law since before he was a law student. After his graduation in May where he received his Juris Doctor and the Tribal Law certificate, he will continue his work…
Capitol Gains
Students make invaluable connections studying in D.C.3Ls Brett Hallagan, Maleena Patel, Lindsay McQuinn, and The Hon. Tom Reed, former Congressman from New YorkFor some, navigating law school from Green Hall is enough of a challenge to spur them toward receiving their Juris Doctor. Others welcome…