Public speaking and litigation for the shy As my third and final year in law school comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the growth I have had – professionally and personally – since starting my KU Law journey. Although some people perceive me as extroverted, I am naturally, and painfully, introverted. If the thought of grabbing a …
Lawyering with purpose
Student organizations and campus extracurriculars As my first year of law school is wrapping up, I have reflected on what made my year so great. One of the things that I was excited about coming into law school was the diverse student groups and campus opportunities available to KU Law students. I am involved in the following: joint degree program …
Weekend getaways
Four places within driving distance of Lawrence, KS for you to get away. While in law school, you’re bound to spend many weekends in Lawrence preparing for your next midterm or writing a brief. But to make sure I maintained a healthy balance of school AND life, I took several weekend getaways to relax, recharge and reward myself for all …
Running from the law
Recommendations for running spots in Lawrence Everyone needs a law school coping mechanism. Some people do yoga. Some people draw or paint. I decided running a weird number of miles on a regular basis was going to be mine. If you also enjoy getting your endorphins from running, here are some of my favorite places at KU and around Lawrence …
A Night to Remember
Barrister’s Ball as told by Zac Efron and the cast of High School Musical 3 Guess now it’s official! Friday, March 24, 2023, was the Barrister’s Ball – Law Prom if you will. As we’re get-a-getting ready for this night of nights, here are a few reflections on the Student Bar Association’s biggest event of the year. Let’s dance! 1. …
Three reasons why you should travel abroad
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 …