Back from her semester abroad, Jamie shares why you should follow in her footsteps KU Law offers multiple study abroad options that can fit any student’s wishes. Whether you’re a student who wants to spend a quick summer in Ireland or Turkey, or fully committed to an entire semester in Italy or Scotland, KU Law can make it happen. As …
Finding Happiness Outside of Law School
How to stay YOU while in law school Wake up at 5:00 a.m., study all day, eat a meal or two, study some more, and go to bed around 11:00 p.m. When I came to KU Law, my life revolved around law school. Everything I did, every move I made, and all that I was, was law school. I. Was. …
Taking a Leap of Faith
Whether you’re a townie or an out-of-towner, KU Law is the place to be. When I first visited KU, I wasn’t sure that I would end up going to law school here. I visited Lawrence for the first time in the beginning of February 2022 during a bit of a cold spell. Walking around town, not many people were out …
Building Relationships in Green Hall
The importance of building relationships with those around you Law school is an exciting time. I know in the whirlwind of everyday life, the excitement of this time in our lives can get lost. But now is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with classmates who will become lifelong friends, get to know professors who can help guide you through …
Earning Pro Bono Hours: Volunteering for VITA
All you need to know about the VITA clinic What is VITA? The Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) clinic is offered by the University of Kansas School of Law each spring. Through VITA, law students prepare free federal land state tax returns for Douglas County residents earning less than $58,000 a year. KU Law students can earn pro bono hours by …
Gratitude
With Thanksgiving only a few days away and my time at Green Hall coming to end, I wanted to use my last blog post as an opportunity to thank several people in my life who have contributed to my success in Green Hall. I want to start by thanking my younger brother, Chris. While you might be the most intense …