Student Life
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,…
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…
Building Relationships in Green Hall
The importance of building relationships with those around you Reagan Hoskin, 1L, KU Law Student Ambassador Law school is an exciting time. I know in the whirlwind of everyday life, the excitement of this time in our lives can get lost. But now is a wonderful opportunity to build…
Earning Pro Bono Hours: Volunteering for VITA
All you need to know about the VITA clinicWhat is VITA?Rachel HendersonThe Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) clinic is offered by the University of Kansas School of Law each spring. Through VITA, law students prepare free federal land state tax returns for Douglas County residents earning less…
Hands-on learning: KU Law's Judicial Field Placement Program
Five reasons why you should consider a placement programKarlie BischoffI chose to attend KU Law, in part, because of its hands-on learning opportunities. My experience has exceeded my expectations, largely due to the Judicial Field Placement Program.I recently completed the first half of my field…
School got you stressed?
Doing less may be more impactful than trying to do more + Brett’s Paella RecipeBrett Hallagan, 3L KU Law Student AmbassadorThe end of the fall semester ushers in a time of change at the law school. The leaves fall, the sky greys, Green Hall becomes a muted shade of concrete and brown, finals stress…
Cool Beans: Getting to Know the Burge Union Baristas
“Don’t miss the forest for the trees.” On more than one occasion and from more than one professor, the above expression was used to remind law students that the intricacies of law form a larger operating legal system. By only focusing on learning either the intricacies or the system, a law…
Learning How to Network as a Law Student
“It’s all about who you know.”Libby RohrI am certain at some point in your life you have come in contact with this old cliché. In a field as small as the law, getting to know other people is important. This happens through networking, a fancy name for building industry relationships and a…
Survival Guide to Law School Spooky Season
It’s spooky season — and not just because of Halloween! Midterms have come and gone, burnout is settling in and finals are a mere few weeks away. You’re exhausted, unmotivated and scared. Hang onto these three tips to survive law school:Focus on your own progressOlivia Almirudis SchneiderWe’ve all…
Gratitude
Donald Pinckney With Thanksgiving only a few days away and my time at Green Hall coming to end, I wanted to use my last blog post as an opportunity to thank several people in my life who have contributed to my success in Green Hall. I want to start by thanking my younger brother, Chris.…