As final exams wrap up at the University of Kansas School of Law and we head into the holiday season, Dean Stephen Mazza and KU Law faculty reflect on their law school exam days and offer advice to students.
Jamila Jefferson-Jones on "stand your ground" laws - live on Scripps News "Morning Rush" program
University of Kansas School of Law Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Jamila Jefferson-Jones speaks live on air Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with Scripps News “Morning Rush” television news program about the shooting of a B...
Many aspects define a "good offer" for your first job out of law school, and the most important aspects vary from person to person. In this video, the CSO discusses starting pay bands, other factors to consider, evaluating your offer, comparing offer...
2022 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy Symposium: Keynote Presentation - Kimberly Mutcherson
Kimberly Mutcherson, co-dean and professor of law at Rutgers Law School in Camden, presents "Reproductive Justice in a Post-Pandemic World: Lessons We Should Learn (But Probably Won’t)," as the keynote during the 2022 Kansas Journal of Law & Public...
2022 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy Symposium: Full Program
Scholars of privacy law, health law and cybersecurity discussed post-pandemic privacy implications concerning health care, technology and cybersecurity during the 2022 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy Symposium. The Law Journal and PrivacyPraxis...
Judicial ethics experts from across the country discussed judicial conduct and misconduct during the 2021 Kansas Law Review Symposium. "Judicial Conduct & Misconduct: A Review of Judicial Behavior from Sexting to Discrimination" was held as a virtual...
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall delivered the keynote presentation during the 2021 Kansas Law Review Symposium on judicial conduct and misconduct. Stegall's presentation was titled, "The Ethics of Decision Making: Result Oriented Judging a...
Congratulations to the KU Law Class of 2021: A message from Dean Stephen Mazza
Stephen Mazza, dean and professor of law, addresses the 2021 graduating class of the University of Kansas School of Law as part of the law school's virtual hooding ceremony. Congratulations to the KU Law Class of 2021!
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Class of 2021, congratulations from all the faculty and staff at KU Law! Your achievements during your time in law school, and especially in the past year, have been extraordinary. Faculty members share their congratulations and thanks to this year's...
Congratulations to the KU Law Class of 2021: Graduate recognition
Congratulations to the KU Law Class of 2021! Members of the 2021 graduating class of the University of Kansas School of Law are recognized during the law school's virtual hooding ceremony.
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Congratulations to the KU Law Class of 2021: Full program
Congratulations to the KU Law Class of 2021! Members of the 2021 graduating class of the University of Kansas School of Law are recognized during the law school's virtual hooding ceremony.
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The Moody Bluebooks performed for KU Women in Law's Pub Night event on Friday, April 23, 2021. Proceeds from the Pub Night event were donated to The Willow Domestic Violence Center and Jana's Campaign.
The Moody Bluebooks who performed without a ma...
Legal and Social Justice Implications Surrounding the Murder of George Floyd
The KU School of Law and the KU Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging hosted a panel discussion on the legal and social justice implications surrounding the murder of George Floyd on Thursday, April 22.
Participants included:
• Marc B...
Admitted Students Weekend 2021: Alumni testimonials
University of Kansas School of Law alumni discuss their experiences living in Lawrence, valuable lessons they learned, and how they defined success in law school.
KU Law Live: Legal Education Accelerated Degree Program
Learn about the Legal Education Accelerated Degree (LEAD) program at the University of Kansas School of Law with Steven Freedman, assistant dean for admissions; Lumen Mulligan, Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor; Jake Schmidt, third-year law student a...
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, third-year law student Abe Pfannenstiel interviews adjunct faculty member Mark Johnson.
Professor Amii Castle from the KU School of Law and the KU School of Business moderated an event on March 17, 2021 for students interested in law school. A panel of professors and students from the University of Kansas School of Law answered question...
Meet some of the faculty teaching first-year courses at the University of Kansas School of Law with Steven Freedman, assistant dean for admissions; Professor Lumen Mulligan; Professor Betsy Six; and Professor Lua Yuille.
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Learn about the Summer Start program at the University of Kansas School of Law with Steven Freedman, assistant dean for admissions; Bria Nelson, third-year law student and KU Law student ambassador; and Kyle Velte, associate professor of law.
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Learn about the Career Services Office at the University of Kansas School of Law with Steven Freedman, assistant dean for admissions; Heather Spielmaker, assistant dean for career services; and Stacey Blakeman, director of career services.
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Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, third-year law student Jared Jevons interviews Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law Stephen Ware.
Humans of Green Hall: Clinical Professor Jean Phillips
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. Second-year law student Christian DeShazo interviews Clinical Professor Jean Phillips in this video.
Introductory remarks: Diversity in Law Banquet 2021
Harry Herington, L'93, delivers welcoming remarks at the 26th Annual Diversity in Law Fundraiser on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Herington is CEO and Chairman of the Board at NIC Inc. The annual event celebrates the ways in which diversity enriches KU La...
The 26th Annual Diversity in Law Fundraiser was held on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The annual event celebrates the ways in which diversity enriches KU Law and serves as a fundraiser for the Diversity Scholarship Fund.
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Thank you to our sponsors - Diversity in Law Fundraiser 2021
Thank you to all the generous sponsors and supporters who contributed to the Diversity in Law Scholarship during the 2021 virtual Diversity Banquet.
For more information about diversity, equity and inclusion programs at KU Law, visit http://law.ku.e...
Liz Glazer comedy performance: Diversity in Law Virtual Fundraiser 2021
Liz Glazer performs a comedy set for the 2021 Diversity in Law Virtual Fundraiser, hosted by the KU School of Law on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The annual event celebrates the ways in which diversity enriches KU Law and serves as a fundraiser for the D...
Celebrating Diverse Student Organizations at KU Law
This video highlights five diverse student organizations at KU Law: Asian Law Students Association (ALSA), Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Hispanic American Law Students Association (HALSA), Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) and...
Diversity Scholarship Fund Alumni Testimonials: Diversity in Law Banquet 2021
Former recipients of the Diversity Scholarship Fund thank donors for their generosity during the 26th Annual Diversity in Law Fundraiser on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The annual event celebrates the ways in which diversity enriches KU Law and serves as...
Dean Stephen Mazza and Harry Herington, L'93, deliver welcoming remarks at the 26th Annual Diversity in Law Fundraiser on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The annual event celebrates the ways in which diversity enriches KU Law and serves as a fundraiser for ...
Desp’rate 1-L
Lyrics by Richard Levy
Desp’rate 1-L, you better come out and face it.
When there’s a test you won’t ace it, you know that now.
There’s no hard law; there ain’t no rhyme or no reason.
There ain’t no way to please em’, b...
Humans of Green Hall: Associate Professor Kyle Velte
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. Third-year law student Cori Moffett interviews Associate Professor Kyle Velte in this video.
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. Third-year law student Riley Nickel interviews Richard Levy, the J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at K...
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, second-year law student Olivia Black interviews Yolanda Huggins.
Huggins is faculty support and an administrat...
Humans of Green Hall: Clinical Professor Melanie DeRousse
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, second-year law student Dahnika Short interviews Melanie DeRousse.
DeRousse is the director of the Legal Aid ...
A panel of KU experts discusses the legal, political and social implications of events occurring between the November election and the transition of power in January. Short speaker presentations are followed by Q&A.
Faculty panelists:
• Mark Johns...
Humans of Green Hall: Clinical Professor Betsy Six
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, third-year law student Zachary Kelsay interviews Clinical Professor of Law Betsy Six.
Humans of Green Hall: Director of Career Services Stacey Blakeman
Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, third-year law student Abe Pfannenstiel interviews Director of Career Services, Stacey Blakeman.
In this video, CSO Assistant Director Meredith Wiggins covers how to handle some common but difficult interview questions you're likely to face in the interview process.
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Humans of Green Hall is a project where law students interview faculty and staff at the University of Kansas School of Law. In this video, third-year law student Jared Jevons interviews Associate Dean for Faculty, Uma Outka.
In this video, CSO Assistant Director Meredith Wiggins covers how to make the best impression in virtual interviews, how to prepare for the interview in advance, and how to shine in the interview itself.
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"Dress for Su...
CSO Boot Camp: Behavioral and Situational Interviewing
Situational and behavioral interviewing are similar types of interview questions that encourage interviewees to respond with a narrative, often based on specific experiences they've faced in the past. Behavioral questions will ask how you handled a p...
Virtual Green Hall Tour with KU Law Student Ambassadors
The University of Kansas School of Law has been preparing students to be outstanding members of the legal profession since 1878. Our students learn the foundations of the law, then gain the hands-on experience necessary to being their careers ready f...
CSO Boot Camp: 2L Summer Legal Experiences - How to Find Them
In this video, CSO Assistant Dean Heather Spielmaker shares information about summer legal experiences for KU Law students. The video covers types of summer legal experiences, how to find summer experiences, and how to apply.
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CSO Boot Camp: 1L Summer Legal Experiences - How to Find Them
In this video, CSO Assistant Dean Heather Spielmaker shares information about summer legal experiences for KU Law students. The video covers types of summer legal experiences, how to find summer experiences, and how to apply.
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CSO Boot Camp: How to Conduct an Out-of-State Job Search
This video outlines the recommended process for KU Law students to conduct an out-of-state job search. The video is part of the KU Law Career Services Office's CSO Boot Camp series.
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CSO resource video: "Using Virtual N...
KU School of Law: Black Pre-Law Students Info Session
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Black Law Students Association hosted a Zoom informational session on October 29, 2020. Students did a Q&A on why prospective students should go to KU Law and how to apply. Director of Recruiting Bryanna Han...
Election 2020: Where Do We Stand the Friday After?
Experts from the KU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and KU School of Law discussed a range of topics that warranted attention after the Nov. 3 election.
Faculty panelists:
• Mark Johnson, Adju...
The University of Kansas School of Law welcomed election law scholar Franita Tolson for a virtual lecture event this fall. Tolson presented "The Inevitability of American Democracy" on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
Franita Tolson is Vice Dean for Faculty ...
Dress For Success: How to Tailor Your Professional Identity
In this video, CSO Director Stacey Blakeman discusses how to dress for success and tailor your professional identity.
This presentation lays out the main takeaways of professional dress, sets forth the general professional style norms in the legal ...
Speakers from across the nation presented papers and discussed the topic of "Accelerating Clean Energy: The Next Decade of Reform” at the 2020 Kansas Law Review Symposium on Friday, October 16. The virtual symposium was hosted by the University of ...
The University of Kansas School of Law's Career Services Office (CSO) created a virtual boot camp of professional development resources for first-year law students. In this video, Assistant Dean Heather Spielmaker outlines how students can successful...
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) created a virtual boot camp. In this video, CSO Assistant Director Meredith Wiggins discusses how to effectively use virtual networking tools.
Networking is the process of deve...
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) created a virtual boot camp. In this video, CSO Assistant Director Meredith Wiggins discusses how to craft an elevator pitch.
An elevator pitch is a quick statement of approxima...
The Green Hall Building Tour provides information about entrances, staircases, classrooms and safety precautions based on the COVID-19 social distancing protocols.
Established in 2015, the Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council (DDLC) is KU Law’s student committee dedicated to promoting diversity and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the KU Law community.
The DDLC collaborate...
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students.
In this video, learn about KU Law from professors who teach courses for first-year law students:
• Professor Chris Drah...
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students. In this video, Dean Stephen Mazza discusses the latest news related to the fall 2020 semester at KU Law.
CSO Boot Camp: Preparing References and Letters of Recommendation
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) created a virtual boot camp. In this video, CSO Assistant Dean Heather Spielmaker discusses how to prepare references and letters of recommendation.
More information about the C...
Tuesday Talks with KU Law: Parking, health care & recreation services
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students. In this video, learn about parking, health care and recreation services at KU with:
• Macy Burkett, marketing coordinato...
Tuesday Talk with KU Law's 1L Lawyering Professors
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students.
In this video, learn about the lawyering program at KU Law with:
• Bryanna Hancshu (L'15), director of recruiting at KU...
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) created a virtual boot camp. In this video, CSO Director Stacey Blakeman discusses how to prepare a cover letter.
The purpose of a cover letter is to craft a story about how you...
The University of Kansas School of Law hosted a virtual conversation on racial injustice and policing in the state of Kansas on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
This event brought together community stakeholders from around Kansas to discuss how racial injus...
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) created a virtual boot camp. In this video, CSO Director Stacey Blakeman discusses how to prepare a legal resume.
A legal resume should highlight your skills and experience. Th...
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students. In this video, Dean Stephen Mazza discusses the latest news related to the fall 2020 semester at KU Law.
Tuesday Talks with KU Law: Clinics and 6th Semester in D.C.
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students. In this video, learn about clinics, field placements and 6th Semester in D.C. Program at KU Law from:
• Steven Freedman,...
Tuesday Talks with KU Law: Diverse student organizations
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students. In this video, learn about diverse student organizations at KU Law from:
• Bryanna Hancshu, director of recruiting at KU...
The University of Kansas School of Law is hosting a series of live, interactive chats via Zoom for recently admitted students. KU Law boasts a strong and enduring tradition of producing military lawyers.
In this video, learn about KU Law's connecti...
The University of Kansas School of Law administration recently answered questions from students admitted to the Class of 2023. Learn about the school's most recent news with Stephen Mazza, dean and professor of law; Uma Outka, professor and associate...