Non-traditional student trades in white coat for law degree Chances are, if you’ve ever visited Green Hall, you’ve heard of Steve Hendler. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Hendler had a highly successful career in the healthcare field, but a few years ago he decided to pursue something different and return to his original career plan. “I started college with …
Graduate Profile: Paula Lopez, L’23
Student finds her way in a career as a prosecutor Like many students, Paula Lopez, L’23, had a self-described existential crisis when considering her future after graduation this past May. “I always thought, going into law school, I wanted to be an ACLU attorney,” said Lopez. “But after my judicial externship in Sedgwick County with Judge Roush, I thought I …
Graduate Profile: Kevin C Barnett, L’23
Student uses allyship to help promote indigenous culture and rights Kevin C Barnett has been interested in tribal law and federal Indian law since before he was a law student. After his graduation in May where he received his Juris Doctor and the Tribal Law certificate, he will continue his work with the Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor in …
Capitol gains
Students make invaluable connections studying in D.C. For some, navigating law school from Green Hall is enough of a challenge to spur them toward receiving their Juris Doctor. Others welcome the added challenge of navigating their last semester of law school in Washington, D.C. as part of the Sixth Semester in D.C. program. “The ability to participate in this program …
Don’t forget to do these things while in law school!
Four things to remember while in law school Next week, my fellow L’23 classmates and I will graduate from KU Law. As I reflected on my time here, I remembered all the little things that kept me motivated and present amid all the stress of my studies. While in law school, it often feels like your “other life” outside school …
Growing through discomfort
Public speaking and litigation for the shy As my third and final year in law school comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the growth I have had – professionally and personally – since starting my KU Law journey. Although some people perceive me as extroverted, I am naturally, and painfully, introverted. If the thought of grabbing a …