Five questions with Xiu “Monica” Huang, Visiting Scholar from China 1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? KU offers world-class education and enjoys a strong international reputation. It welcomes students and scholars like me from all over the world to pursue their goals. And I learned and …
Native American photographer focuses on blended future in tribal law, film
According to the American Bar Association, Native American attorneys make up 0.3 percent of the more than 1 million lawyers in the United States; I want to change that. Now, more than ever, Native Americans need capable, committed legal representation within their tribes, communities and organizations. My intention in pursuing a law degree is to position myself for a career …
Finding focus
Law student with OCD manages condition with accommodations, perseverance My friends from high school like to joke around about the new, low-key version of Emily Brown. They saw me at my worst: unmedicated, with a mind that could never sleep or quiet down. I didn’t sleep. I barely ate; I weighed under 90 pounds. I had panic attacks daily, and …
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Doğan Durna
Five questions with Doğan Durna, visiting scholar from Turkey 1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? In 2010 I met Prof.John Head through a friend of mine who studied at KU Law. We discussed the Turkey portion of his book draft. At that time I told Prof. Head I …
Presiding over the classroom
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall teaches Appellate Advocacy at KU Law. Alumni judges return to KU Law as teachers For future attorneys whose professional success will often hinge on the ruling of a judge, having one as a law professor can be especially instructive. Just ask 3L Lindsay Strong. “Having a Kansas Supreme Court justice as a professor has …
Visiting Scholar Spotlight: Yueqing Li
Five questions with Yueqing Li, visiting scholar from China 1. Why did you choose to study at KU Law? How did you learn about our program and establish contact? One of my friends recommended KU to me.When viewing the web page of KU, I found my supervisor had the same research area. So we began communication and finally I came …