I have a confession to make: I never watch the news. I was shocked in my 1L orientation to realize how much some of my fellow students knew about politics and the government. For example, when my 1L class was shown a picture of the Supreme Court justices, it seemed like everyone except me rattled off all of their names …
Sports and entertainment law symposium to feature Kansas Speedway president
The KU Sports & Entertainment Law Society will be putting on a symposium this Friday for the second year in a row. The symposium, titled “Live a Life That Matters,” is in honor of the late Bob Frederick. “Dr. Bob” died June 12, 2009, after sustaining injuries in a bicycle accident. He took great pride in doing things the right …
Green building among topics of Real Estate Law Club panel today
The Real Estate Law Club will be electing new officers soon. These elected officers will lead us through next year’s events and planning. We are also having a real estate panel today (Thursday, April 1). Todd LaSala from Stinson Morrison Hecker has volunteered to invite a few of his colleagues down to Green Hall to speak about all aspects of …
Black Law Students Association hosts Thurgood Marshall Law Day, Diversity in Law Banquet
KU Law students Eunice Lee-Ahn, Bennett Mbinkar and Megan McGinnis The Black Law Students Association is an organization dedicated to promoting the educational, professional, political and social needs of black law students. In this regard, BLSA sponsors a number of activities throughout the year encouraging leadership, civic responsibility and service to our communities. Last year, BLSA organized its annual Thanksgiving …
10 things about KU you probably won’t learn in law school
There are many things about KU and Lawrence that every KU student knows. The glory of games in Allen Fieldhouse, the concerts that come through town, and the nightlife on Mass Street are next to impossible to escape. However, there are many elements of KU culture that law students don’t often encounter. This list is by no means comprehensive, and …
Soaking up Turkish culture in Istanbul
University Cafe on the Bosphorus MORE PHOTOS ON FLICKR Eight KU Law students and Professor Jelani Jefferson Exum are spending July in Istanbul as part of the school’s study abroad program at the University of Bahcesehir. Second-year student Ellen O’Leary submitted this blog entry and photos. Today marks one week of our stay here in Istanbul — one whole week …