After 36 years at the University of Kansas School of Law, professor Ellen Sward is retiring after the spring semester. “I like it here. I like the students, my colleagues on the faculty, the University and Lawrence. I just didn’t see any reason why I should leave,” Sward said. “I was happy here.” Sward concluded her teaching career on April …
Two KU Law graduates are first to complete LEAD program
When Nate Crosser and Samantha Wagner signed up for the LEAD program as 18-year-olds, they were on a fast track to law school. Now, six years later, they are law school graduates and the first two students to complete the program. “I’ve enjoyed being part of the LEAD program,” Wagner said. “It’s been a really positive experience, but it’s also …
A ‘particularly meaningful’ experience: Kathleen Watson, L’16
When Kathleen Watson took Professor Craig Reaves’ Elder Law class, she found a passion for helping seniors address the legal challenges that accompany aging. That experience led her to pursue the Elder Law Certificate, which included an externship with Kansas Legal Services (KLS) and a weekly class that covered issues ranging from elder abuse to grandparent rights. “Twice a week, …