Tag: student life
Updated on November 3, 2021
Living with the Bluebook: Three essential rules
As I discussed last year, while the Bluebook is, at its core, an Eldritch Abomination, there are certain tips and tricks we can use to turn the humble “Uniform System of Citation®” into something you can understand and appreciate. …
Updated on November 23, 2021
Why Lawrence is the best place to live while going to law school
While exploring law school options, you will hear a lot about the towns the law schools reside in. In fact, you have likely already heard some things about Lawrence, Kansas. You probably heard the cost of living is …
Updated on October 19, 2021
Studying for your first law school exam
Taking a law school exam is a daunting task, but the lead-up is perhaps even more stressful than the actual exam. Everyone studies differently, but over the years, I’ve learned a few tips that can help prepare you …
Updated on October 13, 2021
Procrastinate procrastinating, from a procrastinator
Last week was Law Student Mental Health Awareness Week, and it got me thinking about my mental health and how I’ve managed the stress of law school over the last two years. A topic that came to mind …
Updated on October 7, 2021
My study break: Finding motivation in movies
Since beginning law school, several of my professors have referenced or played clips of movies in class that somehow related to the material we were discussing. Law school isn’t always about getting cold-called! In Contracts, Professor Platt played …
Updated on June 28, 2021
How to manage stress in law school
Law school can be frightening because of all the unknowns, especially in these strange times. The material is challenging — and it can be hard or nearly impossible — to fully understand everything in the course of a …
Updated on February 21, 2020
How to succeed as a parent in law school
Law school is a big adjustment for anyone. But for those of us with kids at home, it can be a complete shock to the system! Good news… the initial shock dissipates fairly quickly. Not only is law …
Posted on February 5, 2018
Tips from a departing 3L
With graduation just a few months away, 3L Sophia Dinkel took a break from post-law school planning to offer words of wisdom to future Jayhawk lawyers-in-training. As a 3L departing from law school in May, here are a …
Updated on December 12, 2017
Reflections from a departing 3L
As I write this blog, I have just 33 days left of law school (not that I’m counting). Yes, you can graduate in December of your third year. Be a summer starter — it pays off in many …
