After eight years in the United States Army, the desire to serve that first led me to join the military is guiding me to serve those that need it most by becoming a public interest lawyer. The University of Texas Law School is my first choice for the legal education that will give me the tools and experience needed to continue serving others.
While looking for the perfect law school there were many aspects of The University of Texas that stood out above other programs. I was impressed with the many student organizations, especially the Texas Law Veterans Association, and the wide array of student-run journals, but the biggest factor in my decision was the Domestic Violence Clinic and the important assistance that students are able to offer
I am interested in attending the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University due to the plethora of opportunities that are offered to their law students. I believe that these opportunities are encapsulated by the Scalia Law Advantage, as the law school’s proximity to northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. grant access to an incomparable amount of career opportunities and high-caliber faculty. These features are especially of interest to me as I believe that gaining practical experience in the government, a private law firm, or a non-governmental organization would be integral in developing a legal career. In addition to the exceptional location and professional opportunities, Mason Law’s smaller community and 1:11.8 teacher to student
In 2014, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a guidance policy called the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), which would grant temporary deportation protection to about 4.3 million undocumented immigrants. But in that year, twenty-six states challenged the DAPA guidance, therefore the Supreme Court will decide whether the states have standing to challenge DAPA if will increase the costs of state-subsidized benefits, for example drivers license , and if DAPA is lawful and constitutional under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Take Care Clause of the Constitution. This case is called United States v. Texas. The United States states that Texas lacks Article III standing to challenge
Members of the University of Illinois’s men’s swim team filed a lawsuit in 1993 claiming that the school was discriminating against them by cutting their team and not the women’s swim team. The members claimed that this decision was in violation of Title IX, a law that prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender, along with the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The University of Illinois made the decision to cut the men’s swim team due to budgetary limitations. Along with the men’s swim team, the men’s diving, men’s fencing, and women’s diving team were also cut for the same reason. There were many instances previous to this case where female athletes have filed lawsuits claiming that they were being discriminated against, and that the institution was in violation of
In the 2003, the Supreme Court ruled that that state laws banning gay person homosexuality are illegal as an infringement of the privilege to protection. The case of Lawrence v. Texas was a clear takeoff from the Court's conservative procedure in the 1980s and 1990s, which discovered proof of central rights just in exercises the laws themselves considerably ensured ("history and conventions"). Houston police were dispatched to Lawrence's (defendant in the case) home because of a reported weapons aggravation. The officers discovered Lawrence and Garner (defendant) whom at the time was having sex. Lawrence and Garner were charged, indicted, and convicted under Texas law of "deviate sexual intercourse, specifically anal sex, with an individual
The case chosen for this research paper is the case of Lawrence V. Texas. In Houston, Texas police officers were dispatched to a private home, responding to a report of weapon disturbance. Inside the home they found John Lawrence and Tyron Garner engaging in a private, consensual sexual act. The two men were arrested and held overnight and charged with violating Texas law, specifically Texas law made the act of two people of the same sex engaging in certain intimate sexual conduct illegal. The two men were then convicted before a Justice of Peace. Lawrence V. Texas asks the question of whether the criminal convictions of Lawrence and Garner under the “Homosexual Conduct” law of Texas was in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. It was argued
So García and four others came to the Supreme Court case hearing: Chris Alderete and James de Anda of the American G.I. Forum and John J. Herrera and Carlos Cadena from the League of United Latin American Citizens. The Supreme Court heard the Hernández V. The State of Texas case in 1954. There was two sides for this case, Hernández’ and The State of Texas. García fought for Hernández and argued that the 14th amendment not only protected the rights of races like white and black but also class. He said that those citizens in the jury selection process were being discrediting and excluding people based on class and that’s why there hasn’t been a Mexican-American citizen on a Texas jury in over 25 years. This affected all the minorities and lower classes especially Mexican-Americans and made it unfair to them in court cases. On the other hand The State of Texas said that the 14th amendment only protected the rights of whites and blacks and that Mexican-Americans fall under the white class. Furthermore, The State of Texas verified that no Mexican-American had served on the jury in over 25 years but proposed that it was just a coincidence and not because of discrimination. I believe The State of Texas was worried about having minorities and separate classes in juries because they might not make the same decisions that the average white man would make. Thus Texas was hesitant to promote the electing of any Mexican-American to a jury
It is my own tenacity and passion that propelled me upward to further pursue my legal career as a personal injury attorney.While working at a personal injury law firm I have strengthen my writing, research skills and fostered a drive for perfection in my work. The grit, diligence and relentless determination characteristic I have will prove to be valuable assets as a law student and as and attorney.Furthermore, I strongly believe the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law is the best legal institution that will provide me with an exceptional combination of resources and professors, which will facilitate my desire and drive I have for the
McCormick Law Office is a personal injury law firm that is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This law firm is comprised of neck and back injury attorneys. McCormick Law Office was established in 1982. Their areas of practice include workers’ compensation, auto accident, social security disability, and different types of injuries. McCormick Law Office handles car accident cases. They provide the free initial consultation or free personal injury consultations.
With having to wait to attend college, I had more time to process what I truly wanted to get from life and my education. While literature is still my true love in academics I now know that I want to parlay that into a law degree once I graduate with my bachelors in English. The George Washington University is one of the finest stages for both degrees. I do not only want to soak in as much as possible when it comes to interpreting anything from Chaucer to Twain, but I also want to ensure that I am correctly equipped for law school. In complete honesty, the only aspect I am not entirely certain of at this point is what type of law I want to be involved with. I am battling between my reverence of education and my heart for the
Texas Southern’s school of Public Affairs is a school of students whom effectively use their education to get them to higher places in life. Their majors set them up with investment in government, non-legislative associations, and private division professions. Also provided for the students whom excel well, is an opportunity to pursue careers in legal professions, as well as a wide variety of graduate and professional school programs. The Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, named for two of Houston 's most recognized open workers, is an exceptional undergrad program at one of the country’s biggest Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
SMU Dedman will provide me with an opportunity to continue to serve the community I grew up in. The Dallas-Fort Worth area provided such a diverse cultural experience throughout my life. Between Dallas and Fort Worth, there is a plethora of opportunity to volunteer and be active in the community. I have participated in events from riding in the Parade of Lights as a child to finding a new perspective on life in a local sports team. SMU’s requirement to service in order to graduate falls in line with my ideals and goals for my legal education. I also appreciate the diversity of service options available to students for volunteer work. The class of 2015 may have been able to average 55 hours of volunteer work per student, but I want to be in
During 1990, my employer (General Development Corporation) filed bankruptcy and summarily dismissed all but a handful of employees to unwind operations while several executives took extended leave – to federal prison. Although disillusioned to the point of seriously entertaining law school, there remained sufficient psyche for recovering those seven years amassed professionally to say nothing about the formal education still earlier. In any case, I became aware of a project manager vacancy at Exxon’s Latin America and Caribbean regional headquarters in Coral Gables that soon materialized in a rather extensive set of interviews. The first of these involved a candid conversation with the Financial Controller, which provided an overall picture
Southern University A&M College welcomed Dr. J.S. Clark as the new African American leader and president in 1914 after the big move. As Dr. Clark as president, he made numerous improvements on campus and off campus. He established a Junior College, teacher-training curriculum, Agricultural Extension Program, a summer normal school, six brick buildings for instructional activities, five brick dormitories, and eleven wooden structures for the faculties. Before his retirement came, he funded money from the government to build a library, a football stadium, an administration building, a gymnasium, and additional dormitories. During this time period, Felton G. Clark, J.S. Clark only son, was one of Southern’s most promising
I define myself as a curious researcher and reflective practitioner who perceives legal education as a combination of passion and practicality. Whereas my idealistic side wants to thoroughly understand the development of global legal ethics, my pragmatic side asks what actions should be taken by lawyers to solve international legal problems. Hence, Penn Law’s core strengths in providing a remarkably interdisciplinary learning experience and the program of Legal Practice Skills will be the bridge to my academic and professional aspirations.
Kate is the owner of a successful business, selling women’s shoes. Her business is expanding fast and she wants to upgrade her business structure to a more appropriate one. What would be your recommendation to Kate and why? What are the factors that influence you with this advice?