Student advocates for those with limited resources Leah Hodges chose to attend law school because of her passion for people and providing support for those with limited resources. After graduating this month, she will begin her role as a Missouri Justice Fellow with the Missouri Public Defender’s Office in St. Joseph. The two-year criminal defense fellowship places participants in underserved …
Expect the unexpected
Being the first in my family to attend law school, I did not know what to expect and began law school feeling guarded. I prepared myself to face a fiercely competitive and harsh environment full of people waiting to see me fail. I thought the experience would be isolating. After my first semester, I can honestly say, KU Law is …
101 things to know before coming to law school
First Generation Professionals seeks to promote a positive atmosphere at the University of Kansas School of Law for law students who are first generation college students or first-generation law students. Our objectives are to build community among aspiring first generation legal professionals, promote strong ties between the organization, other student organizations, law faculty, students and staff and the legal community …