News
Tue, 10/28/2025
Wagstaff & Cartmell funds million-dollar scholarship at the University of Kansas School of Law
The Kansas City–based law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell made a $1 million gift to its existing Wagstaff & Cartmell Scholarship Fund. The additional funding will continue to support outstanding law students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the practice of law.
Mon, 10/27/2025
KU Law welcomes Class of 2028
Meet 10 students who shared their reasons for choosing KU Law, their backgrounds and what they hope to accomplish with their legal education.
Mon, 10/27/2025
Study documents wind regulations across all Kansas counties, can help guide energy policies nationwide
Researchers at the University of Kansas have published a study based on the Kansas Energy Transition Atlas. The site documents wind energy regulations across all 105 of the state's counties, and findings from the study document which regions of the state tend to have enabling or blocking restrictions, how agriculture influences policy, whether voting habits play a part and more.
Mon, 10/20/2025
KU Law ranks No. 5 in nation for best value law schools
National Jurist magazine has ranked KU Law No. 5 in the nation on its 2025 list of Best Value Law Schools, earning an A+ grade for its combination of affordability, strong employment outcomes and high bar passage rates.
Fri, 10/17/2025
KU Law to host lecture on public trust doctrine and environmental rights
The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar Erin Ryan from Florida State University for a public lecture Oct. 30 as part of the Big 12 Law Schools Signature Lecture Series.
Mon, 10/13/2025
Seventeen Dean’s Fellows to mentor first-year students for 2025-2026
Seventeen students from the University of Kansas School of Law have been chosen to be Dean’s Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Wed, 10/08/2025
KU Law to host Central States Law Schools Association Scholarship Conference
The University of Kansas School of Law will welcome legal scholars from across the country for the annual meeting of the Central States Law Schools Association on Oct. 10-11.
Tue, 09/30/2025
University announces recipients of annual teaching awards
The University of Kansas has announced 17 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. They will be honored at the University Teaching Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Mon, 09/29/2025
Law Review Symposium to discuss State Constitutions in Times of Federal Uncertainty
State constitutions are a powerful source of individual rights and are becoming increasingly important in American jurisprudence.
On Oct. 17, the Kansas Law Review’s 2025 Symposium will bring together leading academics and practitioners to explore the role of state constitutional litigation in advancing civil rights and liberties.
Wed, 09/24/2025
Distinguished professor to discuss water and property rights in inaugural lecture
Robin Kundis Craig, the Robert A. Schroeder Distinguished Professor of Law, will present her lecture on private property rights and environmental protection on Oct. 20.
Thu, 08/28/2025
University Distinguished Professor to examine ‘America First’ influence on trade law
KU School of Law faculty member Raj Bhala will present his inaugural University Distinguished Professor lecture, "Deceitful Destruction of International Trade Law: America First and Xenophobic Autarky," on Sept. 15.
Mon, 08/25/2025
Researcher outlines ‘cluster of topics’ for legal approach to address global climate crises
KU Law scholar John Head has outlined the ecological, cultural, global and legal reforms necessary to address climate crises around the world in a new article for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law Review. While the political reality may seem unlikely to address the issue, Head addresses why it is necessary and what steps could be taken.
Tue, 08/19/2025
Law scholar examines water law approaches around the world, analyzing how nations protect vital resource
Robin Kundis Craig, an environmental law expert at the University of Kansas, has written a chapter in “Comparative Environmental Law,” examining and comparing how countries around the world approach water law.
Tue, 08/12/2025
Study traces history of legislation to help low-income households pay for energy
A new article by Uma Outka, William R. Scott Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, traces the history of how American legislation has helped low-income households pay for energy. The scholar suggests the topic should not only be considered part of poverty law, but expanded via energy law as well.
Mon, 08/04/2025
Blake Wilson selected as next director of KU Law’s Wheat Law Library
The University of Kansas School of Law has selected Blake Wilson to be the director of the Wheat Law Library. Wilson brings nearly two decades of experience at KU Law to the role, having served in a variety of positions since joining the law library in 2007.
Mon, 07/28/2025
KU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor status
Five University of Kansas faculty members have been named University Distinguished Professors, recognizing their record of research, scholarship and excellence in teaching.
Tue, 06/24/2025
KU Law professor’s article selected as a Top 10 Corporate and Securities Article of 2024
Alex Platt, University of Kansas professor of law, has received one of the highest honors in the field of corporate and securities law. His article, “The Administrative Origins of Mandatory Disclosure,” was selected as one of the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2024 by the Corporate Practice Commentator.
Tue, 06/24/2025
Plaintiffs left 'standing in the dark' when seeking redress for police misconduct, researcher finds
In a new scholarly article, Sharon Brett of KU Law writes that current legal frameworks set forth by Supreme Court rulings make it unnecessarily difficult for plaintiffs to prove standing in cases regarding police misconduct. Brett's new work proposes methods to remedy the obstacles.
Thu, 05/29/2025
International trade law expert can discuss ruling blocking Trump tariffs, potential appeal
Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert at KU, is available to speak with media on the U.S. Court of International Trade blocking President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs, the effects of the ruling and potential appeals.
Tue, 05/27/2025
Fourteen KU Law students honored for scholarship, leadership and service
Fourteen University of Kansas School of Law students received awards during the spring 2025 semester for distinguishing themselves in scholarship, leadership and service to the law school and the community.
Tue, 05/20/2025
KU Law students make 2025 honor roll for pro bono service
Sixty-five University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,500 hours of free legal services during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Wed, 05/07/2025
KU faculty honored as 2025 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence
Five KU faculty members were honored with the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence award, recognizing their commitment and contributions to teaching excellence on KU Lawrence’s campus during the spring 2025 semester.
Fri, 05/02/2025
KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Appoints Inaugural Fellow on AI Governance
Najarian R. Peters, a scholar and law professor who researches areas of privacy, torts, education, artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, and governance, was recently appointed Fellow of AI Governance at KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD).
Wed, 04/23/2025
KU Law to honor distinguished alumni
The University of Kansas School of Law will recognize Kenneth Gaines and the Hon. Paula Martin with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award at a private dinner April 26 in Lawrence.
Mon, 04/21/2025
KU Law specialty programs earn top-30 recognition from U.S. News
The University of Kansas School of Law continues to earn national recognition for excellence in legal education. Three of the school’s specialty programs — legal writing, environmental law and dispute resolution — rank among the top 30 in the nation, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report of Best Law Schools released this month.
Tue, 04/08/2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks 48 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
KU has 48 graduate programs in the top 50 among public universities — including 10 programs in the top 10 — in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Fri, 03/28/2025
International trade law scholar can comment on US pausing contributions to WTO, automotive tariffs
Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law, is available to talk with media about the announcement that the United States has paused contributions to the World Trade Organization as well as recently announced 25% tariffs on cars made in Mexico and Canada and some auto parts.
Fri, 03/28/2025
KU Law wins back-to-back national transactional law competitions
The University of Kansas School of Law is wrapping up March with two consecutive national transactional law competition wins. Both victories continue multiyear winning streaks for KU Law at these competitions.
Tue, 03/25/2025
KU environmental law expert part of research team working to place solar arrays over thousands of miles of California canals
Robin Kundis Craig of KU Law is part of the California Solar Canal Initiative, which is working to place solar arrays over thousands of miles of water canals in California. The project aims to produce clean energy, reduce water loss and land waste, all while creating local jobs and reducing pollution.
Thu, 03/20/2025
KU Law wins fifth-straight NNALSA moot court championship
For the fifth consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition, which took place Feb. 14-15 in Las Vegas.