In the first two postings about Positive Psychology on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, we introduced its application to lawyers and law students and briefly discussed some relatively simple steps that can lead to more satisfaction and sustainable happiness in law school and life in general. In addition to practicing gratitude, performing acts of kindness and taking care of your …
Back to the grind: a 3L’s perspective on the beginning of a new school year
Once again, it’s the beginning of another school year and I’m sitting around wondering where my summer went. I spent a good portion of my summer studying for the MPRE and working in the Rockhurst University Athletics Department doing some compliance work. I did manage to sneak off to San Diego for a couple weeks and catch the first weekend …
A ‘best value’ in a tough market
Recently KU Law was honored as a top 20 “Best Value” in legal education by preLaw magazine. Law schools are honored if they meet four criteria: Tuition less than $35,000 a year for in-state residents; Average indebtedness of less than $100,000; Bar passage rate higher than the state average; and Employment rate nine months after graduation of 85 percent of …
Law librarian, comic book fan sees superhero personalities in lawyers
For those who don’t know, I have been a fan of comic books pretty much my entire life. And much like anybody who is a fan of any type of fiction, be it Harry Potter, Twilight or D.C.’s line of comics, you begin to pick up on the character archetypes and see them appear in your world. So it’s not …
First-day jitters and first-year myths
Green Hall was abuzz last Thursday morning with the excited chatter of first-year law students. KU Law faculty and staff welcomed another class of bright and motivated students with continental breakfast, several orientation programs and the first of many Lawyering class sessions. After a few more days of Lawyering and orientation sessions, they begin their core courses today. It hardly …
Twenty-eight days later
Today the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) released “28 Tips for 28 Days,” an informational handout with tips for law schools and employers regarding its new timing guidelines. The NALP Board of Directors unanimously approved two changes for the 2010 recruiting cycle: The adoption of a 28-day rolling response deadline for candidates not previously employed by the employer; and …