University of Kansas School of Law

09/03/2026

Thanks to our incredible 2Ls and 3Ls for joining us at orientation last week. Here’s to a year filled with growth, connection and accomplishment. We can't wait! 💙❤️

09/03/2026

KU Law Classes of 1981, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016 and 2021: Will you be joining us for Reunion Weekend?

Learn more about planned events, get hotel information and register today! https://rockcha.lk/reunion-26-rem-fb

09/02/2026

Join us Sept. 14 for a public lecture by James Salzman, Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, with joint appointments at UCLA School of Law and UC Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management.

“The Past, Present and Future of Drinking Water” will explore conflicts over drinking water, from social justice and globalization to climate change and emerging contaminants.

📅 Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6 p.m. CST
📍 Green Hall, Room 106
💻 Attend in person or virtually
🔗 Register: https://rockcha.lk/drinking-water

This event is hosted by the University of Kansas School of Law as part of the Big 12 Law Schools Signature Lecture Series.

09/02/2026

Our KU Law Admissions team is excited to connect with aspiring legal professionals this afternoon at the Overland Park Convention Center! Stop by our table at MINK Law Day to learn more about KU Law, meet our team and discover how a legal education at KU can help you achieve your goals and prepare for a rewarding career in law.

09/01/2026

students took their summer to Türkiye and made the most of every moment, studying law in a new environment while embracing a completely different culture. They experienced law in a global context, built relationships and gained an understanding of how legal systems intersect across cultures.

Read more about their experience at:

KU Law Students Experience Türkiye During Study Abroad Trip Photo provided by Steve WareFor three weeks this summer, a group of seven KU Law students traded Green Hall for the Bosphorus coast and participated in KU Law’s 2026 Summer Study Abroad program in Istanbul, Türkiye. With Bahçeşehir Un...

08/31/2026

In this month’s Dean’s Note: register for Reunion Weekend and the Law Review Symposium, read about recent faculty scholarship and catch up on alumni news.

Catch up on the latest news from KU Law.

08/28/2026

welcomed 123 J.D. students in the Class of 2029 to Green Hall this month. During orientation, they attended a five-day Lawyering Skills Boot Camp, a mock class with Professor Robin Craig and a convocation ceremony with Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Amy Fellows Cline, L’00. We look forward to following their success in law school and beyond!

08/28/2026

Congratulations to our alumni being honored today at the Kansas Bar Association’s annual meeting!

-Hon. Karen M. Arnold-Burger, L’82 - Christel Marquardt Trailblazer Award
-Hon. Amy Fellows Cline, L’00 - Outstanding Service Award
-Emily D. Depew, L’23 - Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
-Hon. Teresa J. James, L’84 - Outstanding Service Award
-Hon. John W. Lungstrum, L’70 - Phil Lewis Medal of Distinction
-Jennifer L. Magana, L’93 - Distinguished Government Service Award
-John H. Mitchelson, L’83 - Pro Bono Certificate
-Christine M. Novak, L’97 - Pro Bono Certificate
-Peter L. Peterson, L’71 - Pillars of the Community Award

08/28/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 KBA Annual Meeting is underway at Manhattan Conference Center with our keynote "TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND TIME: A CONVERSATION ON WRONGFUL CONVICTION."

Floyd Bledsoe (center) shares his story of being imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. Jean Phillips (left), a KU Law professor and director of Project for innocence, joins Floyd along with moderator Sherman Smith of the Kansas Reflector.

08/27/2026

It’s a great day to be a ! 💙❤️ The halls of Green Hall are buzzing as we welcome students back for the first day of classes. Here’s to a fantastic year at !