
University of Kansas School of Law Former independent counsel Ken Starr visited KU Law yesterday, delivering a talk on the Constitution to an audience of more than 120. We'll post audio and video of the full presentation later today.
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Ken Starr, whose investigation as independent counsel led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, visited the Kansas University School of Law on Thursday. Starr said Americans should be thankful for the U.S. Constitution and the rights and liberties it provides.

University of Kansas School of Law KU Animal Law Defense hosts Deborah Duncan, state inspector for the Kansas Department of Animal Health, and Midge Grinstead, executive director of the Lawrence Humane Society, for a talk on dog fighting, hoarding, cruelty, neglect and puppy mills. The experts will talk through the process from the complaint call to the investigation to the prosecution.
From the complaint call to the investigation to the prosecution
Time:12:30PM Thursday, November 19th
Location:107 Green Hall

University of Kansas School of Law With help from KU Law's Project for Innocence & Post-Conviction Remedies, a man convicted of a civil rights-era crime has been pardoned by Gov. Mark Parkinson, L'84. "If there ever was a worthy clemency, this was it," said Jean Phillips, Project director.
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Samuel Jarvis “Jerry” Hunt spent 40 years running from a possible prison sentence for a 1969 Sedgwick County conviction for third-degree robbery.

Finals are coming up and, as a student, you are in need of a service that can help you review some of the concepts that you have discussed in class and read about in textbooks. But you would also like to be quizzed to see if you are getting these concepts. Is there anything out there that can help...

University of Kansas School of Law Want the lowdown on applying to KU Law? Top-law-schools.com spoke with Admissions Director Jacqlene Nance about what candidates can do to improve their chances of getting their feet in the door at Green Hall.
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Top-law-schools.com appreciates Jacqlene Nance, Director of Admissions at the University of Kansas School of Law, for kindly taking the time to answer the following questions.

Students and friends of the law school had an opportunity to listen to one of the great scholars on intellectual property law on Nov. 6, 2009...

University of Kansas School of Law KU's Native American Law Students Association is reaching out for help with its "Toy Drive Tuesdays" campaign. H1N1 concerns won't allow coffee sales this year, but you can still get that warm feeling by making a donation. Read more on the NALSA blog.
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For the past two years KU NALSA has held “Toy Drive Tuesdays” in November. KU NALSA members sold coffee and baked goods to raise funds to buy toys, hats, gloves, toothbrushes, and toothpaste ...

University of Kansas School of Law Ken Starr will speak at KU Law next week. Although best known for his work as the independent counsel who investigated President Clinton during the 1990s, Starr has led an otherwise notable legal career. He is now dean at Pepperdine Law and remains active in high-profile litigation. Come hear what he has to say.
Federalist Society Speakers Series
Time:12:30PM Thursday, November 19th
Location:Stinson Morrison Hecker Lecture Hall, 104 Green Hall

University of Kansas School of Law Attorneys from all areas of the law will attend Legal Career Options Day, including those in private practice with small to large firms; local, state and federal government; business; public interest and the judiciary. Get exposure to the many and varied opportunities available in the legal profession.
Make connections and build your future in the law
Time:5:00PM Thursday, November 12th
Location:Kansas Union Ballroom

As we slip into finals season, many students are looking for ways to use technology to help them study. In a previous blog I talked about various applications for the iPhone that may help students in their law school careers...

University of Kansas School of Law The eagerly anticipated photo gallery from the 2009 Bluebook Relays is online! Witness the speed, the prowess, the spirit, the joy of victory and the agony of defeat. (Really, everyone had a great time, and Team Buller captured the gold.)

University of Kansas School of Law Congratulations to 3Ls Bonnie Boryca and Stephanie Lovett-Bowman, who captured second place at the National Criminal Procedure Tournament over the weekend! "They were fabulous," said Prof. Jean Phillips, team adviser. "I'm very proud of all their hard work."
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University of Kansas School of Law First-year law students met with KU Law alumni attorneys who will serve as their mentors through the 1L experience and beyond during the annual Mentor Reception.

Help others and yourself by volunteering. Not to minimize the many altruistic benefits of volunteering, but this activity may also benefit your legal career. Not only is it a great way to network, but you may also be able to hone your legal skills...

























