I get asked a lot about living in Lawrence. To me, Lawrence is a little big town. It’s small enough to have similarities to my hometown of Hays, Kan. You can get just about anywhere in 15 minutes (unless there’s a basketball game). The people are extremely friendly. From my first day at KU Law, I felt welcome and comfortable. …
Student group navigates ‘how to be Christian in law school’
The Christian Legal Society is a small group of students aligned with the national organization whose purpose is to “seek justice with the love of God.” Every week over the lunch hour, students meet at the Burge Union for Bible studies pertaining to different aspects of law and faith. Students discuss, share and encourage one another as we all experience …
International Law Society wine tasting fundraiser to benefit underprivileged children
Last year, more than 150 KU Law students, faculty and alumni, including local lawyers and judges, attended the International Law Society’s annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser. Guests were greeted with wine glasses and encouraged to mix and mingle over incredible wines, enjoy the exquisite fruit and cheese spread, and dance to live music. Guests were also able to bid on silent …
Remember the Otters
When I was 10, my paternal grandparents subscribed to HBO. “Clash of the Titans,” followed by “The Beastmaster,”followed by another showing of “The Beastmaster” made for quite a day … day after day. But HBO didn’t cater only to the sword and sorcery crowd. The fledgling cable TV network showed it had a heart by airing “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” …
Bluebook relays
As a 1L, I have become very familiar with the Bluebook. The Bluebook is a law school student’s best and worst friend. It’s quick to help you out when you have a citation question, but it will also confuse the heck out of you if you don’t know how to use it properly (sometimes even if you DO use it …
Tips on winterizing your car to avoid those holiday travel mishaps
Thanksgiving break is coming up and I know that many of you will be driving home to enjoy the festivities. By this time of year, many areas are already covered in snow or will be soon enough. Now is the time to think about winterizing your car. DMV.org, the unofficial guide to the DMV has some fantastic pointers! Engine Oil …