在威尼斯人娱乐城,学生们撰写自己的故事,形成自己对成功的定义,并规划创新的职业道路。 以堪萨斯城为教室,他们每天把梦想变成现实。
洛根米切尔
预计毕业年份: 2025年5月
威尼斯人娱乐城学位课程: 获得法学博士学位
家乡: 威奇托,KS
当洛根·米切尔(洛根米切尔)在寻找法学院时,威尼斯人娱乐城法学院是他的首选之一。 在参观了它和其他几所法学院之后,他在威尼斯人娱乐城看到的社区和支持说服了他。 Mitchell suffered a personal tragedy just months into law school, and the support he received made such an impact he’s spent much of his time on campus paying it forward.
你为什么选择威尼斯人娱乐城?
我一直很喜欢堪萨斯城。 I’m from Wichita, but my aunt and uncle live in Kansas City. 在我成长的过程中,我们会去拜访他们。 所以,我已经对这个城市有了一些感觉。 It’s a small school in the heart of a big city, which I love. 社区里有很多机会。 A lot of alumni stay in Kansas City, and there’s a really strong 威尼斯人娱乐城 Law alumni network. 他们希望帮助学生,并将他们与法律界联系起来。
当我在寻找法学院时,我参观了几所学校。 虽然每个人都很好,但威尼斯人娱乐城就是不一样。 感觉人们真的了解并关心彼此。 带我参观威尼斯人娱乐城的法律使者学生实际上是我朋友的朋友。 当我们走过大厅时,他把我介绍给他的朋友和教授。 每个人都那么善良; 我就是喜欢那种社区的感觉。
你为什么选择你的研究领域?
我的本科学位是新闻学,辅修体育管理。 I loved those programs, but wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do. 我叔叔是堪萨斯城的一名律师,他问我是否考虑过上法学院。 我大学毕业后在他的公司工作了一年,我很喜欢这份工作。 我觉得我可以改变世界。
I also think that it’s a career that allows you to pivot and try different areas and interests. 当我来到法学院时,我对人身伤害法很感兴趣。 I’ve had the opportunity to clerk at a few firms and be immersed in personal injury law. 我发现这真的很值得。 I’ve also learned about other areas of law that have been interesting, like sports law and family law. Right now, I have an internship with the National Association of Intercollegiate 威尼斯人娱乐城 (NAIA), and I’m loving it. I’ve had the opportunity to explore different interests, which is so valuable.
这个项目的挑战是什么?
法学院和法律职业的要求真的很高。 进入这栋大楼的人充满激情,非常关心,所以很容易把自己定义为一名律师。 There’s nothing wrong with that, but you have to remember to take care of yourself and make time for yourself outside of the law. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Law school is difficult, but it’s really rewarding. 我认为我们可以为下一代和几代律师树立榜样,告诉他们照顾好自己和彼此是很重要的。 有一个支持你的社区会让你与众不同。
这个项目有什么好处?
During law school, I’ve had four different internships and clerkships, including at the NAIA, Dollar Burns Becker & Hershewe, Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, and Votava Nantz & Johnson. I’ve seen so many different offices and areas of the law and learned a lot about how different lawyers operate. I’ve had a lot of opportunities that I wouldn’t have if I had gone elsewhere.
It’s very easy to get involved at 威尼斯人娱乐城 Law, and people want you to be part of the community. I’m a law emissary and give tours to prospective students; 我喜欢和他们分享我的经历。 I’ve also been a member of the Student Bar Association for two years and get to be a voice for my fellow students.

你的大学项目对你有什么启发?
I’ve been really inspired by the 威尼斯人娱乐城 Law community as a whole. 教职员工和同学们在课堂内外都非常关心彼此。 上法学院两个月,我唯一的父母,妈妈去世了。 两天后我回到学校上课。 每个人,我的朋友,老师,员工,都很支持我。 他们答应会帮助我到达终点线。
I wasn’t always an A+ student, but my mom encouraged me to work hard and believed in me. 我想为她完成学业。 我很容易就会觉得自己承受不了太多而放弃,但我得到的所有支持都改变了我的生活。 我希望我能成为其他学生的支持,尤其是那些正在经历危机的学生。 我需要有人相信我,而我有。 现在,我想为其他人做到这一点。
进入大学后,你对自己有什么了解?
我能做困难的事。 There’s a quote by Theodore Roosevelt about “the man in the arena,” which basically says that people may criticize those who fail, but those who may fail at least had the courage to try and put up a fight. 可能be I could have done more or been a better student, but I’ve fought and done my best. That’s all I can ask for.
在堪萨斯大学,你最欣赏谁?
有很多人。 I have to shout out my fiancée, Julia. 我们在第一学期在威尼斯人娱乐城法学院认识。 我妈妈去世时,我们刚开始约会。 她陪我走过了整个过程,尽管这很艰难,但她是我最大的支持者之一。 I am so lucky that 威尼斯人娱乐城 introduced me to her, and I can’t wait to marry her next year.
Professor Yvette Lindgren teaches family law, and I’ve taken a few of her classes. She’s knowledgeable in a way that piques people’s interest in that area of law, even those who walked in with no knowledge or interest. I just think she’s an incredible person and professor. 我很失望我在法学院的最后一年才认识她。
Ashley Swanson-Hoye is the director of law student services, and she’s been an amazing source of support. She’s always had an open door for me, especially after my mom passed. 有时候我只是需要一个可以说话的人,我可以在任何时候去找她,告诉她我的真实感受。
最后,Ryan Copus教授,我有几节课是他教的,他指导我的研究和写作要求,在我在法学院的时候,他也一直是我的支持来源。 虽然他的课程很难,但他总是那么平易近人,总是让自己谈论学校,生活或运动,这对我来说是非常宝贵的。
在我人生最艰难的时候,堪萨斯大学一直是我的靠山。 失去母亲改变了我的整个世界,但这栋楼和这里的人在我最需要的时候鼓舞了我。 我将永远感激这个校园和这些人。 It’s more than just a law school or a university. I’ve built lifelong, invaluable relationships.
You’re a student emissary for the law school and part of Student Bar Association. 告诉我更多关于你参与的情况。
我喜欢做一个使者,和潜在的学生交谈,告诉他们学校和它的历史,以及支持性的环境和人。 法学院的氛围完全不同。 There’s a lot to learn and figure out. 我很自豪能够帮助新生,让他们的生活更轻松。 我知道上法学院的压力有多大一个人都不认识也不知道这一切是怎么回事。
我还是学生律师协会的班级代表。 我们计划社会活动,解决学生的问题。 我尽我最大的努力去了解人们感兴趣或关心的事情。 Sometimes students might tell another student something, but they don’t want to take it higher than that. 我很感激能够成为同学们的代言人,并与管理层分享他们的兴趣。
你希望在威尼斯人娱乐城的经历对你的职业生涯有什么帮助?
永远保持开放的心态,愿意学习新的东西。 A quote that comes to mind is “the more you know, the more you know that you don’t know.” I’ve been in law school for three years and learned so much, but I could be here for another 1,000 years and still not know everything. 我想成为一个总是乐于学习更多东西的人,从不同的角度看问题,跳出思维定势。
