Category: Careers
Updated on January 18, 2021
Law student starts nonprofit to empower, educate Tanzanian women
In Tanzania, the government bans young mothers from attending state schools. But a KU Law student who has lived and worked in the East African nation is doing her part to ensure pregnant women can continue their education. …
Updated on October 12, 2018
KU Law alumnus teaches clinic students about consumer defense
KU Legal Aid Clinic alumnus Bill Walberg, L’15, believes all consumers should have appropriate counsel when defending their rights. He recently returned to Green Hall to teach students the fundamentals of debt collection defense as the clinic considers …
Updated on September 17, 2018
Student Spotlight: Jacob Elberg’s legal experience crosses three state lines
The experience on 3L Jacob Elberg’s resume traverses state lines. So far in his career, Elberg has held legal positions in Kansas, Florida and New Jersey. Before going to law school, Elberg spent a year as an intern …
Updated on September 7, 2018
Student Spotlight: Caroline Kastor balances law school, athletics and family
Caroline Kastor is a woman who wears many hats. She is an aspiring legal professional, a former professional soccer player, an academic, a wife and a mom. Kastor is working towards the trifecta of higher education at the …
Updated on August 31, 2018
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Becky Howlett advocates for Navajo Nation
Earning a certificate in tribal law was pivotal in Becky Howlett’s legal education. “Ultimately, my experiences in KU Law’s Tribal Law and Government Center were part of the underlying reason I chose to dedicate my legal career to …
Updated on August 28, 2018
Student Spotlight: Miranda Luster finds reward in helping others
This summer was a balancing act for 3L Miranda Luster. From Monday through Wednesday, she was a legal intern at the Shawnee County Public Defender’s Office and the Capital Appeals and Conflicts Office in Topeka. On Thursdays and …
Updated on April 3, 2019
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Madeline Heeren makes a worldwide impact
As an international trade compliance specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., Madeline Heeren uses the knowledge she gained in Professor Raj Bhala’s international trade and finance classes every day. In fact, KU Law’s strong …
Updated on September 18, 2020
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Arturo Garcia aims to help immigrants
Arturo Garcia has many reasons to be passionate about immigration law, and he plans to utilize his law degree to help immigrants. “As a dual citizen of Mexico and the United States, a border-town native and a son …
Updated on August 15, 2018
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Lindsay Strong embarks on new experiences
Lindsay Strong fondly remembers her final trial as a law student. During her last semester at KU Law, she spent countless hours strategizing, memorizing and executing skills with her trial advocacy partner, Ellen Rudolph. They were tested on a weekly basis leading up to the …
Updated on July 27, 2018
Student Spotlight: Malika Baker excels in Jayhawk community
Deciding where to attend law school was an easy choice for Malika Baker. After earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, she decided to continue her education at KU because of the Jayhawk community. “I ran …
