Externship with Kansas Athletics aligns coursework with professional interests During two semesters working as a legal intern for Kansas Athletics, third-year law student Kristen Andrews learned to think outside the box when answering legal questions. Andrews completed an externship with KU Athletics through the Field Placement Program at the University of Kansas School of Law. Students in the program work …
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Lauren Stahl, Transactional Law Competition
National transactional law competition offers exposure to deal work, drafting By participating in a national transactional law competition, third-year law student Lauren Stahl gained an understanding of deal work and improved her drafting abilities. Stahl competed in the UCLA Transactional Law Competition in February, as part of a team of four students representing the buyer side of a mock business …
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Peyton Weatherbie, Elder Law Field Placement
Working with Kansas Legal Services offers experience in a broad range of legal issues From her first day as an elder law extern with Kansas Legal Services, third-year law student Peyton Weatherbie had the chance to interact with applicants and build her legal skill set. Weatherbie participated in the externship as part of the Elder Law Field Placement Program at …
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Audrey Nelson, Project for Innocence
Applying classroom learning to real clients and their cases Third-year law student Audrey Nelson knew she was passionate about public defense work before enrolling in the Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence & Post-Conviction Remedies at the University of Kansas School of Law. During two semesters working with the clinic in 2020-21, Nelson was able to gain hands-on experience and …
Hands-On Learning Q&A: Donald Pinckney, Judicial Field Placement
‘An enjoyable and educational experience’ This summer, second-year law student Donald Pinckney is working as a clerk for Judge Rhonda K. Mason at the Johnson County Courthouse. The clerkship is part of the Judicial Field Placement program at the University of Kansas School of Law. Pinckney shared his experience with the Judicial Field Placement for a Q&A. What type of …
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