Student finds his professional calling through the Legal Aid Clinic When Matt Koegel, L’25, first visited KU Law in the middle of a chilly February in 2022, he wasn’t sure this was where he’d end up. The quiet streets of Lawrence didn’t initially make a strong impression on the New Yorker, but a return visit changed his mind and ultimately …
Graduate Profile: Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25
From the Sunshine State to the Sunflower State Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25, likes to joke that she randomly looked at a map to decide where to go to law school. The truth is, the Florida-native fell in love with Lawrence when she visited. “I got the sense that KU would be a place where I could be part of a …
Graduate Profile: John Harris, L’25
Native American Law Students Association president to continue his passion for public service For John Harris, L’25, public service and Jayhawk pride run deep. Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, his journey through law school wasn’t just about building a career; it was about answering a lifelong call to public interest. “Both of my parents worked for government employers, so I was …
Graduate Profile: Leah Stein, L’25
KU Law student looks ahead to a career in civil litigation As a Dodge City native with deep roots in southwest Kansas, Leah Stein always knew she wanted to make a meaningful impact close to home. When it came time to choose a law school, the decision was easy. “I picked KU Law because I grew up in southwest Kansas …
Graduate Profile: Anthony Leeks, L’24
Former KU football player joins KC firm for real estate law Once you’re a Jayhawk, you’re always a Jayhawk. This is especially true for recent graduate, Anthony Leeks, who first walked onto KU’s campus in 2018. When he graduated in 2021 with a degree in business management and leadership, Leeks knew he wasn’t done with Lawrence. “I’m sticking with KU,” …
Graduate Profile: Arielle Jacobs, L’24
Recent grad connects film degree with bankruptcy law Law school wasn’t always in the cards for Arielle Jacobs. In fact, she started her undergraduate career at KU studying film and media, but it wasn’t long before Jacobs realized how she could use her film and media degree alongside a J.D. “My film degree prepared me to have to make an …