Moot court, mock trial shaped student’s KU Law experience Zachary Kelsay, L’21, has been practicing advocacy skills in mock trial competitions since his undergraduate days. When moot court and mock trial contests moved online this year, Kelsay took on the new challenge. “It was fun to learn a new way to litigate because none of the books on litigation provided …
Graduate Profile: Howard Mahan, L’21
Banner carrier is headed to Kansas Supreme Court clerkship after graduation Third-year law student Howard Mahan is at the top of his class at the University of Kansas School of Law this year. He was ranked first in his class of 99 at the end of the fall 2020 semester. Mahan, L’21, was chosen as the Class of 2021’s banner …
Graduate Profile: Aidan Graybill, L’21
Exemplary student to pursue career in tribal law Aidan Graybill, L’21, decided to become a lawyer to pursue her dream of advocating for Indian tribes. Three years later, Graybill is turning her dream into reality. Graybill’s legal ambitions brought her to the University of Kansas School of Law, where she studied tribal law and federal Indian law. Graybill is a …
Graduate Profile: Brett Sitts, L’20
Active student took on law school with an open mind For students considering law school, Brett Sitts has this advice: “Keep an open mind and stay true to yourself.” That’s how Sitts, who graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in May, tackled his time in Green Hall. One of his favorite experiences at KU Law was clerking …
Graduate Profile: TJ Blake, L’20
TJ Blake, L’20 Student succeeds with engagement outside the classroom TJ Blake took a tireless approach to law school. From spending late nights preparing for moot court competitions to serving as managing editor for the Kansas Law Review, Blake found success in engaging in activities outside the classroom. “Law school is exhausting – but it’s also incredibly rewarding,” said Blake, …
Graduate Profile: Tara Mollhagen Shepherd, L’20
Tara A. Mollhagen Shepherd, L’20 Exemplary student to pursue career in business and tax law Tara A. Mollhagen Shepherd, L’20, plans to use what she learned in the classroom at the University of Kansas School of Law to succeed at a career in business and tax law. “I’m excited to start a career in business and tax law because those …