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Q&A with KU Law:

What is your favorite thing about KU Law?

“My closest friendships were made in Green Hall. Who you surround yourself with in law school is important and they have made law school much more enjoyable.”

—Jamie Treto, 3L

“My favorite things about KU Law have been the support and guidance that professors are eager to provide, the student community, and the friends I’ve made along the way.”

—Brett Hallagan, 3L

Which class has been your favorite so far?

“It’s hard to pick just one, so I’ll narrow it down to my top three: Criminal Procedure with Professor Yung, Business Organizations with Professor Ho, or Federal Income Tax with Dean Mazza.”

—Olivia Almirudis Schneider, 2L

As a KU Law student, you have the opportunity to spend part of your summer abroad. While you’re there, you’ll take challenging classes from distinguished faculty members alongside your fellow students, earning credits toward your degree and gaining an entirely new appreciation of the world. You’ll also have ample time to explore the city, take excursions, and try new things.

KU Law is affiliated with study abroad programs in Limerick and Dublin, Ireland and Istanbul, Turkey.

Looking for a more immersive experience? KU Law has partnerships with a number of international law schools in countries including Scotland, Italy and Costa Rica. Students can live and study abroad through semester-long exchange programs.

Find more information online: law.ku.edu/study-abroad

“My favorite class has been Lawyering Skills. The professors walk us through the legal research and writing process. It helped me gain confidence in my skills and made me excited to advocate for future clients.”

—Karlie Bischoff, 2L

What do you like about Lawrence?

“Lawrence is a great place to live. We have plenty of great places to eat, grab a coffee, or catch a concert. And best of all for those of us coming from a bigger city: no traffic! ”

—Professor Alex Platt

“KU students come from roughly 110 countries each year. They study with world-class scholars in a friendly, safe environment.”

— Professor Raj Bhala

Tips to settle in

Where should I live next year? Are there any campus housing options?

There are many apartment complexes and rental properties in Lawrence. Although there is no designated housing for law students, there are recommended housing locations for KU graduate students. An apartment guide is available in the KU Law Admitted Students Portal on our website.

More housing info: law.ku.edu/housing