This summer I was given the incredible opportunity to work as an extern with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service (TDS) at Fort Leavenworth. Because of my Army background, I knew that I wanted to work with the Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. The representative at the JAG recruiting office worked hard to get me placed at Fort Leavenworth …
My Summer Internship: Fighting for access to justice at LAWMO
This summer I was given the incredible opportunity to work for LAWMO (Legal Aid of Western Missouri). LAWMO is a legal services nonprofit that assists low-income individuals in the Kansas City metro area and beyond. One of the great things about interning at LAWMO is the exposure to a wide array of legal practices. LAWMO is organized by practice area …
A ‘particularly meaningful’ experience: Kathleen Watson, L’16
When Kathleen Watson took Professor Craig Reaves’ Elder Law class, she found a passion for helping seniors address the legal challenges that accompany aging. That experience led her to pursue the Elder Law Certificate, which included an externship with Kansas Legal Services (KLS) and a weekly class that covered issues ranging from elder abuse to grandparent rights. “Twice a week, …
3L gains experience, confidence in Tribal Judicial Support Clinic
Third-year law student Zach Boggan developed an interest in Indian law when he took a course on the subject and participated in the Native American Law Students Association moot court program. “It can be hard to find a firm practicing Indian law in a meaningful way,” Boggan said. “That’s what drove me to the clinic, to get a practical application …
Judicial Clinic ‘puts things in perspective’ for 2L
Second-year law student Maureen Orth aspires to be a litigator, and just halfway through law school, she’s well on her way. “While you learn a lot in your first year, there’s a lot that you don’t understand until you’ve actually seen it,” Orth said. “Getting to be in the courtroom and getting to see different proceedings has really helped flesh …
Why KU Law? Location + community
David Carrasco, L’16 CENTRAL LOCATION, VIBRANT COMMUNITY BRINGS TEXAN TO LAWRENCE Law school wasn’t on David Carrasco’s radar as a kid growing up in El Paso, Texas. “In high school I didn’t think it was possible. I wasn’t the best student. I was just around a mindset where you didn’t look toward the future,” Carrasco said. All that changed in …