Former member of the Marine Corps continues life of service in criminal justice Balancing life and a law degree is no small feat, yet KU Law students take on heavy burdens in order to follow their passions and help their community or their country. Dylan Dupre is no exception. Prior to attending law school, Dupre served as a member of …
Graduate Profile: Megan Gannon, L’24
Student finds balance between art and law When Megan Gannon began her journey at Green Hall, studying art law felt like a dream, but as she is about to graduate, she reflects on how her dream became a reality. Gannon has always loved art. “There is something about getting lost in a work of art that reminds of you what …
My Thoughts on the Walk
Thoughts on a 46-year-old KU Law Tradition Overcast skies and wind gusts didn’t deter Dean Mazza’s lead of some 20+ law students to “Old” Green Hall. It’s a tradition held each spring for the last 46 years and counting. The walk itself didn’t last too long—though you’re going uphill, it goes by quickly with classmates you’ve known since day one …
From Surviving to Thriving
Surviving Personal Hardships and Tragedies in Law School When I came to law school, I expected to have typical stressors: unexpected cold calls, late nights of studying and long final exams. However, I did not expect the significant personal hardships that befell me each year: 1L year, losing my Tata (my grandfather) and my Tio unexpectedly during midterms and finals …
Have Faith in Yourself
Hollywood’s most famous lawyer inspires young law students today “You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” – Elle Woods, Legally Blonde Having faith in yourself is one of the most important skills I have learned to cultivate during law school. Attending law school and becoming a lawyer has been my …
Spring Break in Lawrence!
How to enjoy Lawrence over break I’ve called Lawrence home for five years now, but this will be the first spring break I will spend in town. While much of my time will be dedicated to preparing my outlines, I’m also looking to add some fun to the mix. So, I stumbled upon the Explore Lawrence website and was not …