Student Life


Don't Forget to Do These Things While in Law School!

Four things to remember while in law schoolSavannah Lucas, 3LNext week, my fellow L'23 classmates and I will graduate from KU Law. As I reflected on my time here, I remembered all the little things that kept me motivated and present amid all the stress of my studies.While in law school, it often…

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Growing Through Discomfort

Public speaking and litigation for the shyDoug Bartel, 3LAs my third and final year in law school comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the growth I have had - professionally and personally - since starting my KU Law journey. Although some people perceive me as extroverted, I am naturally,…

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Lawyering with Purpose

Student organizations and campus extracurricularsCorrinne Yoder-Mulkey, 1LAs my first year of law school is wrapping up, I have reflected on what made my year so great. One of the things that I was excited about coming into law school was the diverse student groups and campus opportunities…

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Weekend Getaways

Four places within driving distance of Lawrence, KS for you to get away.Helen Phillips, 3L, KU Law student ambassadorWhile in law school, you're bound to spend many weekends in Lawrence preparing for your next midterm or writing a brief. But to make sure I maintained a healthy balance of school AND…

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Running From the Law

Recommendations for running spots in LawrenceIsrael Nelson, a 1L KU Law Student AmbassadorEveryone needs a law school coping mechanism. Some people do yoga. Some people draw or paint. I decided running a weird number of miles on a regular basis was going to be mine. If you also enjoy getting your…

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Three Reasons Why You Should Travel Abroad

Back from her semester abroad, Jamie shares why you should follow in her footstepsKU Law offers multiple study abroad options that can fit any student's wishes. Whether you're a student who wants to spend a quick summer in Ireland or Turkey, or fully committed to an entire semester in Italy or…

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Considering Law School as a Non-traditional Student

Three things non-traditional students should consider Christy Harris a 1L KU Law Student Ambassador So, you're considering law school, but a great amount of time has passed since you graduated from college. Perhaps you've had a full career, raised a family and now you wonder if you can…

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And Now, Your Hosts for This Evening, The Moody Bluebooks

An interview with members of The Moody BluebooksCameron SavardNo night is more fun in one's law school career than Pub Night. It brings together professors, students, and staff to enjoy an evening of good food, responsible drink, and great company.At KU Law, however, we've turned this night into…

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Finding Happiness Outside of Law School

How to stay YOU while in law schoolDesiree Duke a 2L KU Law Student AmbassadorWake up at 5:00 a.m., study all day, eat a meal or two, study some more, and go to bed around 11:00 p.m. When I came to KU Law, my life revolved around law school. Everything I did, every move I made, and all that I was,…

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Taking a Leap of Faith

Whether you're a townie or an out-of-towner, KU Law is the place to be.Matt Koegel, a 1L KU Law Student AmbassadorWhen I first visited KU, I wasn't sure that I would end up going to law school here. I visited Lawrence for the first time in the beginning of February 2022 during a bit of a cold spell…

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