Graduate Profile: Anthony Leeks, L’24

Former KU football player joins KC firm for real estate law Once 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 leadership, Leeks knew he wasn’t done with Lawrence. “I’m sticking with …

Graduate Profile: Arielle Jacobs, L’24

Recent grad connects film degree with bankruptcy law Law school wasn’t always in the cards for Arielle Jacobs. In fact, she started her undergraduate career at KU studying film and media, but it wasn’t long before Jacobs realized how she could use her film and media degree alongside a J.D. “My film degree prepared me to have to make an …

Graduate Profile: Nick Velo, L’24

First-generation law student takes hands-on experiences with him into his career 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, this leads to surprising results. “I was always hesitant to say I wanted to go …

Graduate Profile: Jade Kearney, L’24

Student finds right place in transactional law “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” – Atticus Finch, “To Kill a Mockingbird” Jade Kearney knew from a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer and it was thanks in part to the literary classic by Harper Lee. “I was in the …

Graduate Profile: Dylan Dupre, L’24

Former member of the Marine Corps continues life of service in criminal justice Balancing life and a law degree is no small feat, yet KU Law students take on heavy burdens in order to follow their passions and help their community or their country. Dylan Dupre is no exception. Prior to attending law school, Dupre served as a member of …