As a KU Law Student Ambassador giving tours of Green Hall, one of the most common questions I hear from students is how to balance all the work of law school with a healthy life — socially, physically and emotionally. Personally, I was worried about that as well. Before I began law school, I had these scary mental images of …
Cold brew, Connect Four & Clinton Lake: Treat yo self to a study break
Law school can be overwhelming, and a 3L recently told me that feeling never really goes away. So you need to make time to have fun. Treat yo self. As an added bonus, the mental break will probably make you more productive when you hit the books again. Although this list barely scratches the surface, here are some of my …
Tips from a departing 3L
With graduation just a few months away, 3L Sophia Dinkel took a break from post-law school planning to offer words of wisdom to future Jayhawk lawyers-in-training. As a 3L departing from law school in May, here are a few tips that I have picked up throughout the years. Get to know professors interested in the work you are interested in. …
Reflections from a departing 3L
As I write this blog, I have just 33 days left of law school (not that I’m counting). Yes, you can graduate in December of your third year. Be a summer starter — it pays off in many ways. Take a few intersession courses, and voila! You too can be the envy of your class come winter break. I know …
Life is like a giant law school class
Law school is an all-encompassing endeavor. Although challenging, it can be incredibly gratifying and rewarding. Law school really makes you think. There is liability everywhere. The world is a walking torts book. Sometimes I miss the old days where I could walk through a grocery store and not wonder if someone slipping on the water near the entrance would be …
Native American photographer focuses on blended future in tribal law, film
According to the American Bar Association, Native American attorneys make up 0.3 percent of the more than 1 million lawyers in the United States; I want to change that. Now, more than ever, Native Americans need capable, committed legal representation within their tribes, communities and organizations. My intention in pursuing a law degree is to position myself for a career …