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 …

Why KU? Tribal law + community

Jacob Wamego, L’14 TRIBAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT CENTER EQUIPS ALUMNUS TO SERVE HIS COMMUNITY “A lot of my relatives were elected officials growing up so I’ve seen how they tried to protect tribal sovereignty, and it was something I wanted to do as well. I figured learning how to use the law is a good avenue to pursue that.” By …

Why KU Law? People, practical experience

Jordan Carter, L’15 3L savors practical opportunities in welcoming environment As an undergraduate, Jordan Carter studied problems. The third-year law student majored in women and gender studies and psychology, becoming well-versed in social injustices. After graduation, she wanted to explore the other side of that coin. “It taught me how to read and read and read and write a lot,” …

Traffic Court puts 1L in fast lane to litigation experience

I’ll tell you right now, your first year of law school is a lot of reading and writing. Although reading and writing will be a large part of any attorney’s job, other skills like client communication, oral argumentation, and basic courtroom etiquette are equally essential. One of the coolest things I’ve experienced here at KU Law is the opportunity to …