tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66126321833394645322024-03-13T18:40:11.476-04:00Regent Law Life in PhotosUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-59390867815621597342014-08-11T10:06:00.000-04:002014-08-11T10:17:24.108-04:00New Law Carrels Have More Elbow Room This summer, the Regent Law Library completed another phase of its renovation project: updating the study carrels. The new carrels are up to 5 inches wider and 15 inches longer than the old ones, which means students have a lot more elbow room.<br />
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At first glance, the new carrels look just like the old versions, which are featured here:<br />
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You could cram a lot into this cubbie, but you'd feel claustrophobic studying amongst all this stuff. Add a laptop and one more law book, and there's no room to think. </div>
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The old carrels' dimensions ranged from 25 inches x 35 inches to 30 inches x 40 inches. The new carrels are 30 inches x 50 inches, which means you have enough space for you <i>and </i>your 15-inch laptop, hefty law books, a few pictures of friends and family, and sacks. The old carrels couldn't achieve that feat! </div>
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Here's the new layout for the larger carrels: two-by-two with an additional table. </div>
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A carrel with room to stretch out. Happy studying! </div>
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<i>This post is by Rachel Smith, a writer for the Regent Law Marketing and Communications Department. </i></div>
Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-34990972875122640522014-07-22T08:26:00.001-04:002014-07-22T08:51:42.232-04:00Kayaking and Canoeing at Munden Point Park<br />
Rachael wanted to go kayaking for her birthday, so she rounded up a group of Regent Law students. On Saturday, we headed to <a href="http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/beach-boat-facilities/pages/munden-point-park.aspx" target="_blank">Munden Point Park</a>, which is on the outskirts of Virginia Beach.<br />
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It is easy to get lost, so if you see "Welcome to North Carolina!" like we did, turn around. I recommend printing directions and a map just in case your GPS fails you.<br />
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To kayak or canoe, you can rent equipment for $10/hour, which includes a life jacket (safety first!) and paddles. During the month of July, there's a special: buy one hour, get one free. For $40, six of us canoed/kayaked for about two hours. The park also has picnic shelters, grills, a fishing area, basketball courts, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, and other amenities. It's a great place to have a summer function. <br />
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Each of us enjoyed the trip, which was an adventurous alternative to a birthday dinner. It was also great to trade the city for nature's solitude. As we paddled along, we spotted a heron and several <a href="http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/american-river-otter/" target="_blank">river otters</a>, and encountered typical insects like dragon flies.<br />
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Unfortunately, the only photo we took was at the conclusion of our expedition. I was terrified of getting my camera wet. (It rained sporadically, and I didn't want to drop it in the river.)<br />
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Here's the happy group:<br />
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<br />Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-57621913496317749852014-07-14T08:26:00.002-04:002014-07-14T08:37:55.069-04:00Spotlight on Incoming IL Mark Martinez<br />
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<b>Q. If you could only tell the Regent Law community one thing about yourself, what would it be? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Although my parents’ divorce left an indelible mark on my life, their separation allowed me to be exposed to what I call “two Americas” when I was growing up. My stepfather was a fourth-generation peanut farmer who valued hard work. So, I spent the first half of every summer from 1993-1997 on the farm. I trekked up and down a hot dusty field with a hoe in hand, disposing of pesky weeds that grew among our crops. During the second half of my summer, I followed my dad, who was the director of a Boys & Girls Club in Fort Worth, Texas, around the barrio while he mentored ex-gang members. Moving from rural to urban landscapes every summer heightened my awareness of socioeconomic disparities in the United States at an early age.<br />
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<b>Q. Which life events and personal/professional goals brought you to law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I spent a few years working for a non-profit advocating for at-risk youth. I felt I was hardly making a dent in helping clients overcome systemic barriers, so I transitioned to traditional church ministry. However, I met a wise man along the way who challenged my limited understanding of ministry. He said, “Ministry is not what you do, like preach or plant a church, but it is who you are. Once you know who you are, everything you do is ministry.”
This paradigm shift helped me realize that I have the greatest impact on society when I live out the role God created for me. Doing so has led me to law school.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you know that Regent Law is the right law school for you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My visit to Regent definitely confirmed what I already felt. It’s hard to describe, but there is a momentum unique to Regent that is palpable, and I wanted to be a part of it.
I’d also like to tip my hat to the Admissions Staff at Regent Law for making a big impression. They clearly take pride in recruiting, which is shown by their attention to detail. There is a standard of excellence unmatched by any other law school admissions office I encountered.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Becoming a lawyer means operating as a reformer and leaving things in a better state than when I found them. It means being sprinkled into the fabric of society like salt and releasing hope in hopeless situations.<br />
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<b>Q. How will you spend your last summer before law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I will spend my last summer before law school with my wife and son, happily obliging to whatever they want to do. I want to make sure that I get a lot of quality family time.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My previous work experience lends itself to family and immigration law. However, I remain very open to the process and understand that things can change.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Depends on the season of life. When I was in elementary school, it was Dr. Seuss’ <i>Horton Hears a Who!</i> When I was in high school, it was Charles Dickens’ <i>A Tale of Two Cities</i>. In college, it was Ayn Rand’s <i>The Fountainhead</i>. In this particular season, living with an 18-month-old son, I would have to say Dr. Seuss again, but this time it’s <i>The Foot Book</i>. I read somewhere that it’s important to remain childlike.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”<br />
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<b>Q. You have a rare weekend in which nothing is on your schedule. What will you do with the free time? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Is it college football season? If not, then I would load up the family and take a technology-free hiking trip.<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers and future law students to learn about you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I once lived in a tent in the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/" target="_blank">Stanislaus National Forest</a>, which was 15 miles from the nearest electrical outlet, for over five months. It was 2007; I was 26 years old; and I was building trails for the National Forest Department. Perhaps—not unlike law school—the idea sounds great until you are about three months into the season, with no contact to the outside world, running on very little sleep, and crying out to God at night for mercy.<br />
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It was an AmeriCorps program partnership with the California Conservation Corps. We hiked between 2 and 5 miles per day carrying 50-100 pounds each way. I lived in a trail crew of around 20 people and became adept at managing conflict. A layer of extended adolescence was shed in the transcendent Sierra Nevada Mountains, and I became attune to my servant identity. Serving not for the sake of notoriety but for the sake of others was engrained in me in that season. I returned home with greater vision for my life and a peace I’d never known before.
Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-1549587989161338002014-07-07T13:08:00.000-04:002014-07-07T13:15:52.550-04:00Summer Adventures: The Chrysler Museum of Art The last time I visited the <a href="http://www.chrysler.org/" target="_blank">Chrysler Museum</a> in Norfolk, I went to see the <a href="http://regentlawphotos.blogspot.com/2014/06/world-traveling-rubber-duck-visits.html" target="_blank">giant, yellow rubber duck</a> floating in the Hague. While I was there, I only had time to peek at one exhibit, so I resolved to visit again. <br />
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One of the best things about the Chrysler Museum is that admission is free, making it a perfect excursion for graduate students. The museum accepts donations. Or, you can contribute by purchasing something at the gift shop. (That's what I did.)<br />
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The sculpture in front of the museum is called <i>The Torch Bearers </i>by Anna Hyatt Huntington (modeled 1953). <br />
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My museum buddy Rachael and I didn't have time to look at every exhibit, so in honor of Independence Day, we only looked at the American exhibits. We started with modern art. What screams America better than Pepsi-Cola? (No offense to the Coke drinkers out there.)<br />
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This is <i>Munchkins, I, II, & III</i> by Idelle Weber (1964). It's a commentary on American corporate life and its "airlessness and isolation."<br />
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I snapped a photo of <i>Manteneia II </i>by Frank Stella (1967) simply because the colors are happy and I liked its funky vibe. According to the painting's description, "The names of the paintings in this series [Protractor Series], including <i>Manteneia II</i>, are based on ancient, circular-planed towns in Asia Minor and on the Persian architecture seen by the artist when traveling in Iran." </div>
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This sculpture was one of the most peculiar pieces we saw. The mixed media piece is called <i>Soundsuit </i>by Nick Cave (2010). Nick Cave also designs suits that are worn in performances and on runways. </div>
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Rachael and I saw <i>Pieta </i>by Robert Richenburg (1954-1955) after viewing a lot of religious pieces from the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. We stopped and stared at it. "Huh?" I questioned. "It doesn't fit with the rest of the pieces," said Rachael.<br />
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We read the description, "... Virgin Mary cradles Christ's body in her lap, their linear forms just visible amid a web of colors dripping down the canvas like a veil of tears," but we could not pick out Christ or Virgin Mary.<br />
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A helpful employee explained things: The orange circle at the top middle is Virgin Mary's head, and the leftmost orange circle is Christ's head. The black lines that emerge from the head represent his body and limbs. The woman explained that the museum integrates unexpected, modern paintings like this one to show that modern art can reflect traditional ideas and images in a new way. <br />
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I confess that as someone who is critical of modem art, I was convinced. <br />
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There were several rooms with marble sculptures, which reminded me of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> when Lizzie visits Mr. Darcy's house with her aunt and uncle. This is called <i>Ganymede and the Eagle</i> (1815-1817) by Bertel Thorvaldsen. (If you guessed that this artist is not American, you're right. I had to sneak this one in because I could not get over the fact that those feathers are made of marble! Besides, the eagle is uber patriotic.) </div>
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No musuem visit is complete without a trip to the gift shop. Guess who greeted us there? The last of the miniature rubber ducks. Aren't they cute?<br />
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I'll probably take one more trip to the Chrysler Museum this summer. They have a <a href="http://www.chrysler.org/glass-studio/" target="_blank">glass blowing studio</a> that is very popular. You can watch the artists at work (free), and you can take a class (not free). I plan to do both. Stay tuned! </div>
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Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-46498698947072885592014-06-30T11:00:00.000-04:002014-07-28T09:08:34.810-04:00Spotlight on Incoming 1L Brittany Jones<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>Q. If you could only tell the Regent Law community one thing about yourself, what would it be? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I am a very passionate person who does everything with great vigor and focus. I am also a compulsive planner. Sometimes, I have to slow down and remember to enjoy the moments and the people God has placed in my life. I am really looking forward to learning and growing with all of you.<br />
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<b>Q. Which events in your life and personal/professional goals brought you to law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Since the age of seven, I have been interested in politics and government; however, I dreaded the idea of going to law school even though I knew God was calling me in that direction. During my second year of college, my school went through a controversy, and I realized how important it is for me to understand the law and stand for truth in the midst of confusion. I still was not happy about the idea of law school, but I had a peace. Last summer, I interned at the Family Research Council. I worked with some wonderful constitutional lawyers who showed me how fun the law could be.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you know that Regent Law is the right law school for you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Close family friends moved near the school when I was in high school and kept hinting that I should come to school at Regent. I knew for certain when I visited a second time and met with Dean Brauch. I had been praying that the Lord would make it clear to me, and the warm, friendly environment won me over!<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It is the next step on the journey that God has placed me on and will allow me to continue growing and learning. Also, it is important for my family because I will be the first one on either side of my family to earn more than a bachelor’s degree.<br />
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<b>Q. How will you spend your last summer before law school? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I am working at a law firm in my hometown and spending time with my family.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Constitutional law.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I believe this is literally the most difficult question ever asked! I will attempt to limit myself to just two! The book that has perhaps had the most impact on my political and legal career is <i>Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery</i> by Eric Metaxas. I read this book as a freshman in high school as I struggled to understand how to mold my vocational calling with my Christian faith. Wilberforce’s persistence in his calling and devotion to God gave me a vision of how I desire to live my life. <i>The Great Divorce</i> by C.S. Lewis has also influenced me personally because it has helped me analyze habits and beliefs that I was unaware of that were separating me from Christ. It also helped understand the sheer beauty and glory of our Savior.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Isaiah 40:28-31: “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.”<br />
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<b>Q. You have a rare weekend in which nothing is on your schedule. What will you do with the free time? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Read, bake something scrumptious, go for a run or to the gym, or hang with my family or one of the families I babysit for.<br />
<br />Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-75959073350262956862014-06-30T10:23:00.000-04:002014-07-01T08:36:00.286-04:00Spotlight on Incoming 1L Chris Holinger<br />
<b>Q. Briefly tell us about yourself. </b><br />
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<b>A.</b> I’m a husband and father doing my best to live according to God’s call on my life. I served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, but now I am called in a new direction.<br />
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<b>Q. How will you spend your final months of freedom before law school begins? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Having fun with my kids in our pool and going on scout camping trips. Travelling with the whole family to Alaska to fish, camp, and relax. Taking my wife out to all the local restaurants we’ve been dying to try. Hosting my retirement ceremony and party.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you know that Regent Law is the right law school for you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I graduated from a Christian college that placed a lot of emphasis on integrating faith and learning and integrating faith into one’s vocation. I have been part of a military ministry throughout my career that teaches officers to make their faith an integral part of their professional lives and serve as Christ’s ambassadors in the military. When I learned how aggressively Regent seeks to integrate faith with the study and practice of law, I knew it was a perfect fit for me. I know people with similar values will surround me, and they will challenge me to excel not for personal gain but to bring glory to God through my work.<br />
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<b>Q. You’re a husband, father, and have served the military for 22 years. How have these roles and your professional experiences shaped your perspective of law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> As part of the commissioning oath, officers swear to support and defend the United States Constitution against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. In recent years, I have become convinced that our constitution and our form of government are under a greater threat from domestic enemies than the foreign ones I faced throughout my career. Law school is basic training for the fight to defend the Constitution against domestic enemies. I really want my kids and grandkids to grow up in an America that has preserved the ideas that make it unique, not one that has decided to just go along with the rest of the world.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It means I will be able to engage in the legal arena in whatever role God calls me and help people in a concrete and meaningful way. I want to influence some small corner of the legal system with a Christian/biblical worldview because I think that has been lost and our system has suffered because of it.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you plan to tackle the challenges of law school? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Deliberate planning, careful time management, and lots of prayer.<br />
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<b>Q. Which class/classes are you excited to take? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Anything related to the Constitution, Christian Foundations of Law, and practicums/externships that will provide opportunities for hands-on learning.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I’m trying to be very open to God’s direction over the next few years. Either constitutional/appellate work (like the ACLJ) or some combination of family law and legal aid work. I think it’s unfortunate that our government and legal system has become so complicated and difficult that average citizens stand a very good chance of being denied justice in a host of areas if they can’t afford a good lawyer.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Other than the Bible, <i>How Now Shall We Live? </i>by Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey. This was the first book I read that explained worldviews to me and helped me understand how philosophy and worldviews shape every aspect of our culture and our lives, from individual relationships to whole societies, the arts, education, science, politics, and law. Worldview explains how people “do life” together and why.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Proverbs 3:5-7. Everyone knows verses 5 and 6, but verse 7 is a good word of caution to people who tend to be high achievers and confident in themselves. It reminds us that our own wisdom is not sufficient for success if we don’t fear (revere) God.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I’m sure the right “Christian” response would be “Jesus,” and spending time with him would be great. I’d love to ask him all of the tough questions that we seem to grapple with as we try to accurately interpret his words in the New Testament. Also, I would have loved to have the chance to meet and talk to Charles Colson. His life and testimony are fascinating.Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-84762359887796666922014-06-23T08:57:00.000-04:002014-06-30T10:54:59.671-04:00Summer Adventures: Old Town Alexandria Before I moved to Hampton Roads, I lived in Alexandria, Va., in a row house sandwiched between historic Old Town and Del Ray. Both neighborhoods offer great farmers markets, enough restaurants to satisfy whatever your pallet desires, plenty of desert options, cute boutiques, and an abundance of people to watch behind your sunglasses, which is my favorite pastime.<br />
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If you're traveling to Old Town Alexandria via the metro, get off at the King Street Station, which is on the blue and yellow lines. Then, head down King Street into the heart of Old Town. <br />
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If you want to work on your fitness, you can rent a bike from <a href="https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/" target="_blank">Capital Bikeshare</a>. Stations are located throughout the D.C. Metro Area, and there are several in Alexandria. One of the best ways to reach Old Town if you are coming from Washington, D.C., or Arlington is via the Mount Vernon Trail. To plan your ride, consult these <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/localmotion/info/default.aspx?id=11546" target="_blank">bike maps</a>. This station is located outside Alexandria City Hall.<br />
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My former roommate Kate and I went to the Saturday farmers market, located at City Hall. Along the way, I admired the beautiful row houses that line King Street. They were converted into shops and restaurants. <br />
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This year, Alexandria marks 200 years since the War of 1812. Because Alexandria couldn't defend itself from the British, it surrendered and avoided being burned like Washington, D.C. The decision preserved the city, allowing us to see what the city was like 200 years ago. To brush up on Alexandria's history, check out the <a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/info/default.aspx?id=49310" target="_blank">website</a> created for the bicentennial. <br />
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Here's Alexandria City Hall, site of the weekly <a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/FarmersMarket" target="_blank">farmers market</a>. <br />
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One vendor sold sunflowers, which were my favorite as a child.<br />
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After wandering around the farmers market, we went to the waterfront. In the summer, people watch fireworks, listen to musicians, or watch a local man play water glasses, which he has done for years. (Anyone reminded of Sandra Bullock's "talent" in <i>Miss Congeniality</i>?)<br />
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A few years ago, I even watched one of my friends propose to his girlfriend here (in the open space in front of the central trashcan).<br />
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You can sail on the Potomac River.<br />
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Or, if you're not into sailing, you can visit the <a href="http://torpedofactory.org/" target="_blank">Torpedo Factory Art Center</a>, where you can view 82 working artist studios or take an art class. Admission is free, but art classes are not. <br />
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After we visited <a href="http://www.shopmintcondition.com/" target="_blank">Mint Condition</a>, a local consignment shop, Kate and I were hungry. Ironically, neither of us craved a dish from a local restaurant. Instead, we found ourselves in line at Chiptole. I ordered a burrito bowl with chicken and pinto beans. It was everything I wanted it to be. <br />
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After chowing down, we headed back to Kate's house to get ready for Saturday evening church. Here's a photo of Kate and me at <a href="http://dcmetro.org/" target="_blank">DC Metro Church</a>. If you're looking for a church to visit during your stay, I encourage you to go. The founding pastors attended Regent University School of Divinity and/or Regent Law. There are two locations: one is about five minutes from Old Town at the Braddock Road Metro Station, and the other is in Fairfax, Va.<br />
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Enjoy your trip to Old Town Alexandria!<br />
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<i>This post is by Rachel Smith, a writer for the Regent Law Marketing and Communications Department. </i><br />
<br />Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-71102033370607070762014-06-17T08:14:00.000-04:002014-06-17T08:14:15.263-04:00Spotlight on Incoming 1L Lindsey Gilman<br />
<b>Q. If you could only tell the Regent Law community one thing about yourself, what would it be? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am one of those people who can’t stop talking about her passion once she finds it. My passion truly propels who I am. I am blessed to have a family that wholeheartedly embraces this attitude and mindset.<br />
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<b>Q. Which events in your life and personal/professional goals brought you to law school? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I have wanted to be a lawyer for at least 10 years. During my senior year of high school, I realized that I was supposed to embark on a legal career, not knowing exactly what that path meant at the time. I have an instinct to fight for those who need a voice. While I could still fight for the voiceless without a law degree, this is the path that God has chosen for me.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you know that Regent Law is the right law school for you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> After visiting the school during the Preview Event, I knew that Regent is where I am supposed to attend law school. Regent’s faculty, vision, general atmosphere, and picturesque landscape embody what I always believed a law school should encompass. If I get emotional about something, I can assure you it’s always God tugging at my heart. Also, I was given the privilege to speak with Dr. Sekulow over the phone when I was still unsure of where to attend law school. The call left me with no doubt that Regent’s principles align with my own.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>It means so much to me. I want to leave a legacy and provide an example to fellow Christians who feel law is their calling. I also want to do my part in expanding God’s kingdom on earth by being a Christian attorney. Ultimately, becoming a lawyer will enable me to further the Godly principles that I hold so dear.<br />
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<b>Q. How will you spend your last summer before law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I will be working a lot, spending time with friends and family (who I will miss dearly when I move), and reading as many novels as possible before law books become my go-to read.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>I do not know for sure at this point because I have many interests. First, I love learning about criminal law (at least the little that I was exposed to in my undergraduate career), so a career as a prosecutor and/or a lawyer for the FBI have sparked my interest for a while now. I am fascinated by the insanity defense and the manner in which it brings together both psychiatry and law. Second, going back to my desire to fight for those who need a voice, I greatly admire the American Center for Law and Justice and their admirable defense of the Constitution, an act that must be done. In a perfect world, I would practice in both areas.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> As an avid reader, this is an incredibly hard question. Two books that immediately come to mind are <i>David and Goliath</i> by Malcolm Gladwell and<i> Angel of Death Row</i> by Andrea Lyon, who is a death row defense lawyer in Chicago. Both works shed light on the power of the underdog and why it is wise to root for them. I am always amazed at how people intuitively favor the underdog but relentlessly follow the top dogs. I aspire to emulate Lyon’s work ethic, success (she’s never lost a case), and her ability to view every defendant as a human being no matter how heinous the crime.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It is difficult to pick a favorite, but Proverbs 31:8-9 comes to mind: “Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the afflicted and needy.” These verses really speak to me, and as an attorney, I will turn to them for comfort and justification.<br />
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<b>Q. You have a rare weekend in which nothing is on your schedule. What will you do with the free time? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I would probably spend time at the shooting range, try out a new coffee shop with friends, and take some moments to reflect on my walk with God. I might as well go all out and spend time at the spa too!<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers to learn about you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I love animals and spending (probably too much) time with my pets. I feel that the manner in which one treats animals is a direct representation of his or her character.
Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-55150736608993882312014-06-11T08:19:00.001-04:002014-06-30T11:01:49.169-04:00Adventures in Hampton Roads: Harborfest 2014<br />
<i>I've lived in Hampton Roads for about half of my life, but I rarely participate in local festivities. This summer, I've decided to change that practice and head to as many local events as I can. </i><br />
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Last Saturday, I headed to Harborfest, which I hadn't been to since I wore pigtails, with a few friends. <br />
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Wooden ships are one of the main attractions. I thought this one looked particularly snazzy. <br />
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A kind stranger took our photo! <br />
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We spotted a posh white party on a boat. Too bad we weren't invited.<br />
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We stopped by a tent where bands played all weekend. This area was one of the most crowded venues, with people, chairs, and other gear squeezed together on the small lawn.<br />
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If you hate crowds, Harborfest might not be your cup of tea, but if you love to people watch, you'll never be bored. I particularly enjoyed people watching other people watching me. <br />
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Around 7:30 p.m., my friends and I hunted for a place where we could watch the fireworks, which started at 9:30 p.m. People were already lining up along the pier. As we searched for seats, I snapped a photo of the gorgeous sunset. <br />
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We lucked out and snagged a corner of this boat, which was open for visitors. We got to watch the fireworks on the water!<br />
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As we waited for 9:30 p.m. to arrive, we watched boats steam across the Elizabeth River. The city in the distance is Portsmouth, Va. <br />
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I people watched the people waiting for the show. We made a new friend or two and met someone who dropped his phone in the Elizabeth River. We felt bad for him because the water is 10 to 15 feet deep. <br />
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Finally, it was time to watch the sky light up, plug our ears, and jam to the music that accompanied the show! <br />
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<i>It has been one week since the giant rubber duck floating in the Hague in Norfolk, Va., left our area. If you couldn't pay him a visit or just wish you could see him one more time, here's a snapshot of my visit. </i><br />
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Dutch artist <a href="http://www.florentijnhofman.nl/dev/" target="_blank">Florentijn Hofman</a> created the duck to unite people over a shared icon and then sent it around the world to complete that mission. Visiting scads of cities, including Tokyo, Pittsburgh, Hong Kong, and Sydney, the life-size bathtub toy has certainly been to more places than me. <br />
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Propelled by the excitement surrounding the famous world traveler, my friend and I took The Tide, which is Norfolk's light rail system, to Downtown Norfolk. We bought our tickets and waited for the train to arrive. <br />
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We got off at the York Street/Freemason station and admired the funky, rainbow-colored artwork. <br />
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Exiting the station, a sign on the sidewalk greeted us, directing us to the duck, which was a few blocks away. My friend, parents with babies in strollers, and I waddled toward the <a href="http://www.chrysler.org/" target="_blank">Chrysler Museum</a>. <br />
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About five minutes later, we arrived at our destination. I chuckled immediately. The duck was huge, very yellow, and surprisingly cute. <br />
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We saw a woman painting the duck.<br />
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I wanted to hug the duck, so I did. <br />
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Then, I decided to check out the duck from different angles. I had expected him to free-float throughout the Hague, but he was anchored and only turned ever-so-slightly to the left and right when the wind blew. Here he is through the cement fence surrounding parts of the Hague. <br />
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Look at that face!<br />
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Right side, strong side. <br />
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We also spotted some locals out for a swim.They didn't seem bothered by the duck. In fact, they really liked the crowd because people fed them. <br />
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Rear profile. The building in front of the duck is the Chrysler Museum. <br />
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I'm not sure where the duck is headed next (the artist hasn't said yet), but I wish the duck stayed for a bit longer. It was time to go, so my friend and I headed back to the The Tide, but not before we bid our new friend adieu. <br />
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<i>This post is by Rachel Smith, a writer for the Regent Law Marketing and Communications Department. </i>Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-17432768539695093822014-05-27T11:04:00.000-04:002014-05-28T13:19:11.299-04:00Spotlight on Incoming 1L Natasha Johnson<br />
<b>Q. If you could only tell the Regent Law community one thing about yourself, what would it be? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am a hoarder of random facts!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hometown: Tacoma, Washington<br />
Undergraduate School: University of Phoenix<br />
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<b>Q. Which life events and personal/professional goals brought you to law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My genuine desire to help people live happy, mentally-healthy lives. I have always been a fighter for the things I want in life—no matter how down I became and despite what others told me. I believe that if you can connect with at least one person who believes in you, that spark can be fanned into a flame that destroys all the other garbage the world throws at you.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you know that Regent Law is the right law school for you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I honestly heard God tell me, “Regent!” I was not thinking about specific law schools. I simply told God, “You tell me where to go and pay for it, and I will go!” I was on my way to work one morning, and He said where I needed to go. I am following His guidance.<br />
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When I began my research on law schools, I had no idea that Regent
existed. Halfway through, one of my mentors mentioned it to me and
thought the school would be a great fit for me, so I applied.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It means achieving a life-long goal and fulfilling the purpose God has for me. For friends and family, it means free legal counsel, but I am okay with that too.<br />
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<b>Q. How will you spend your last summer before law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Resting! I have been going strong as an undergraduate student for the past three years, and I am looking forward to at least six weeks of sleeping and spending time with my family and friends.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Public Interest or Human Rights law. I feel compelled to work with human trafficking agencies and victims—I’m just not sure if I will do it in America or abroad.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My favorite book is <i>The Giver</i>. That book really opened my eyes to living in a world that feels strange and unfamiliar, even though it is the only world you have ever known. Growing up, I was always well-liked but never quite fit, even when I tried my hardest to fit in with the crowd. This book helped me to cope with those feelings in a healthy way and seek out what makes me different.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Goodness! Only one? Recently, I have been meditating on Isaiah 43:1: “Now this is what the Lord says—the One who created you, Jacob, and the One who formed you, Israel—‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.’”<br />
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<b>Q. You have a rare weekend in which nothing is on your schedule. What will you do with the free time? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> On those rare weekends (believe me, they have been rare these past three years), I am either hanging around my friends, loving on their kids, at the beach or lake, or veggin’ somewhere.<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers and future law students to learn about you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I cannot wait to meet you all and go on this journey together. I am nervous, overwhelmed, excited, and dumbfounded all at the same time. I am usually the planner, and this is one time where I have no plan outside of coming to Regent and learning. No back up. All my eggs are in this basket, and I am completely dependent upon God to get me through every high and low.
Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-63863582453599559752014-05-22T09:03:00.000-04:002014-05-28T13:20:07.154-04:00Farwell to the Law Study Carrels<br />
We must bid farewell to the study carrels in the Law Library. They've become faithful friends—housing heavy law books, office supplies, snacks that give studiers a late-night boost, memories from home, and encouraging notes from friends—but it's time for an update.<br />
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In about two weeks, the current carrels will be removed, and on August 1, new carrels will take their places, ready to greet returning students and the incoming 1L class.<br />
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Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-57163020791474279222014-05-15T10:44:00.000-04:002014-05-28T13:19:26.705-04:00Spotlight on 2L Josiah Lindstrom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Q. Where are you from?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Yemli Village, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea<br />
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<b>Q. How will you spend your summer? </b><br />
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<b>A.</b> I will be working at Davis Law Group, P.C. in Chesapeake Va., developing business ideas for Regent Law School, and learning to surf on weekends. I also plan on reading <i>The Will to Power</i> by Nietzsche, finish Edmund Burke’s <i>Reflections on the Revolution</i> in France so I can start reading Lenin, peruse used bookstores in the Hampton Roads area, and read more of Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga. I also want to find somewhere to start singing again. Unfortunately, singing Mozart and Fauré in the Regent Village tends to upset my neighbors, and I have already been kicked out of the Regent Library piano room for singing Coldplay. Perhaps my new housing arrangement will provide a venue.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you know that Regent Law is the right law school for you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> After visiting the campus, it just felt like the right school. I can’t really explain it completely. It felt a little bit like coming home, yet I had never been to Virginia Beach before. But it felt so right that I stopped and asked myself how it could possibly be that right. I took a second (and third) look; and then I just decided that I was making excuses and had to give it a shot. I have not been disappointed.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I wish I was an expert in legal writing before starting law school. That would have been nice. It would still be nice.<br />
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>The diversity of thought. My peers and I talk about everything I talked about at my secular undergraduate school, and we also get to talk about faith.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe your closest friends at Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My closest friends at Regent are people that I would be honored to work with professionally, trust to give honest advice, and want to spend the rest of my life interacting with.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Becoming a lawyer means gaining a skill set that entitles me to continue learning and meeting people that I want to spend the rest of my life in a professional network with.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Transactional Law. I want to help give concrete form to business ideas.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Torts and/or Contracts. I am still waiting for final grades in both. So the final judgment will probably be in hindsight based on a contextual indicator that colors my perceptions. In all honesty, I would have to flip a coin to decide. I like both classes because I have found them both to be directly related to my transactional business development interests. Oh, and I got heads. That would be Torts. Sorry, Professor Pryor.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> In a coffee shop.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I play Ultimate Frisbee with peers a couple of times a week and also enjoy running.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>That is a hard question. My favorite fantasy book is the <i>Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch</i> by Terry Brooks because he makes flying airships WORK! My favorite historical fiction book is the <i>Killer Angels </i>by Michael Shaara because he made Chamberlain’s desperate (and innovative!) bayonet charge at Gettysburg come alive. My favorite philosophical book is <i>Miracles </i>by C.S. Lewis because he helped me discover an epistemological foundation for my faith and creativity. My favorite children’s book is <i>Tell Me the Secrets: Treasures for Eternity</i> by Max Lucado. My favorite academic book is the <i>Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism </i>by Daniel Bell because he makes Alexis de Tocqueville’s observations relevant to the latter half of the 20th century. My favorite teen fiction book is the <i>Deathly Hallows </i>by J.K. Rowling because she is an excellent emotive writer. My favorite novel is <i>Les Miserables</i> by Victor Hugo because he has something wise to say about everything you have faced and will face in life.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> John 14:6 when Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth and the light.”<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I would round up some law school friends and go to the beach. Swimming. Walking around the strip. All day. Then maybe we could draw straws to pick a church to go to on Sunday. Then the beach again. Or, we might just stay at the beach. It would be an in-the-moment decision.<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers and future law students to learn about you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I am not an atypical law student. Nothing I say should be taken as dispositive on the nature of Regent University in general or Regent Law School in particular.
Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-48434849598930756132014-05-06T10:07:00.002-04:002014-05-06T10:07:54.534-04:00Video - The Law of Hearsay: Tips for the Multistate Bar Exam Professor James Duane shares some helpful tips on the law of hearsay for the bar examination.<br />
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At about the same time the prayer group met, Andrew was in surgery at the University of Kansas.<br />
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Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-22076015376474704542014-04-22T12:48:00.000-04:002014-04-22T12:48:27.875-04:00Happy Earth Day!<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/nF-F0sSyLY/embed/" width="612"></iframe>Regent University School of Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053409599918131703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612632183339464532.post-74900966587239234522014-04-22T12:43:00.000-04:002014-04-22T12:43:09.450-04:00Getting in the Game: How to Start a Sports Law Practice - Michael P. Giodarno, Esq. <span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #515151; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.511999130249023px;">To provide guidance for Regent Law students pursuing sports law, the </span><a href="http://www.regent.edu/acad/schlaw/student_life/studentorgs/ipels/contact.cfm" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #386eb0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.511999130249023px; text-decoration: none;">Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Society</a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #515151; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.511999130249023px;"> (IPELS) hosted a discussion, “Getting in the Game: How to Start a Sports Law Practice,” featuring</span><a href="http://www.vanblk.com/Attorneys/MichaelPGiordano" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #386eb0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.511999130249023px; text-decoration: none;">Michael P. Giordano</a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #515151; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.511999130249023px;">, Esq. of Vandeventer Black LLP.</span><br />
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<b>Q. Where are you from? </b><b><br />A.</b> A tiny town in northern Minnesota called Tamarack!<br />
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<b>Q. How did you spend your summer? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I spent my 1L summer with Shared Hope International and National District Attorneys Association in the D.C. area. I assisted them with anti-trafficking projects including legislative research and recommendations for The Protected Innocence Project, as well as case law research on labor and sex trafficking convictions involving force, fraud, and coercion. This summer I will spend the first half with Traffick 911 in Dallas, Texas working with minor victims of trafficking and creating a legislative advocacy program, and the second half with Norfolk Commonwealth Attorneys Office to gain prosecution experience.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Becoming a lawyer means that I have a platform and a responsibility to be a voice for the voiceless. It means using the God given skills I have to seek justice for those who do not have access to, or an understanding of, the justice system. It means protecting life through justice from the womb to the grave.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Nothing, I would have done it the same way! Law school has been obeying the call of God for my life and trusting Him for the outcome. If I had known before I went how life altering it would be, I may not have obeyed as quickly. (This ride is not for the faint of heart, but with God ALL things are possible!)<br />
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The kindness of the faculty and staff! From Dean Brauch, to the professors, to the staff, I have been blessed. From my admissions process with Bonnie Creef, to the daily devotions by my professors, to donut day with the dean, this experience has been a great representation of the love of Christ being reflected in the actions of the faculty and staff.<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The amount of time I spend studying is the major difference. I focused more on friends and sports in undergrad and much more on writing in my master’s program. Also, a positive difference in law school is that I enjoy the in-depth discussions, and the heightened level of intellect of these discussions.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I would have to say Immigration Law and Evidence top the list because Professor Valverde and Professor Duane are passionate about these subjects and passed that along to me! I also must add that before law school I would have never imagined being interested or even excited about Civil Procedure, but now it makes me want to jump up on tables thanks to Professor Madison!<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am open to being stateside or international, and can see public interest/human rights law in my future, with an emphasis on anti-trafficking and protection of children.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I like to think of my friends at Regent as a beautiful mosaic. Each come from differing backgrounds, varying interests, unique talents, but we care deeply for one another. We encourage, support, and pray for one another regularly. On the days when law school is overwhelming, these friends have been there to offer a kind word or a reminder that we are going to make it!<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My favorite place is in my backyard (weather permitting!) with a glass of sweet tea within reach. Because I am a mom, my “when” and “where” vary depending on my family, but early in the morning and late at night seem to be my best times. I have a great study area in my home with plenty of snacks and chocolate to get me through. I also have an amazing husband who cooks, and kids who love to serve me coffee or tea, so I am well cared for during my study times!<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am a huge fan of books of all kinds, yet I adore classic children’s books most of all. I would have to say <i>Boxcar Children</i> is my favorite, but <i>Jenny Goes to Sea</i> comes in at a close second! The theme of both of these books has to do with the characters finding adventure in unusual places. While facing different kinds of difficulty, they make the most of where they are and use what tools are available to them for success. (Sounds similar to law school?)<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> “But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12: 24. This verse encourages me to live out my faith and love for God on a daily basis. I am grateful that even though I am still “a work in progress,” he strengthens me and blesses my life in infinite ways!<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I would meet Christine Caine, the founder of The A-21 Campaign. She is a wife, mother, and world changer. She had a choice early in her life to be a victim, or a victor. As she allowed God to bring her through the darkness, she began to realize the greatness He had planted in her. She now uses that greatness to rescue and restore victims of human trafficking. I admire her greatly, and hope to meet her someday either at a conference, or because I work for her!<br />
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<b>Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Professor Van Essendelft! She is an amazing woman of God, not to mention a marvelous instructor! She encouraged me a lot during 1L year and I would love to chat with her more outside of looming LARW brief deadlines!<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Track, Baseball, and Soccer mom, Women’s Leadership Council at my church, The Center for Global Justice Student Staff, International Law Society Board, Law Chapel Media Representative for COGS, and Kaplan Representative.<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> First, I would pack up the car with a picnic and beach gear. I would bring along my “liquid sunshine.” (i.e. my husband and kids!) We would explore a beach we have not been to and swim, boogie board, build sandcastles, and find hidden treasures (which often amount to a pile of shells!). When we are completely worn out from the beach we would head to Captain George’s and indulge on the finest seafood buffet around!<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers or future law students to learn about you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I have learned that the following sermon quote fits well with my law school experience and the perspective I have gained through the challenges and joys of it all: “God does not call the equipped, He equips the called!”
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<b>A.</b> El Sobrante, California, a small town in the San Fransisco Bay Area<br />
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<b>A.</b> I worked with a family law attorney back in California, took the non-profit tax exempt organizations and started working on planning chapel for the fall. My 1L summer I went to Strasbourg.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>Well, first I've wanted to be a lawyer for as long as I can remember so it means fulfilling a childhood dream. It also means gaining the tools and skills to work towards justice when I return to California.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> That there was going to be a fire, a hurricane and an earthquake all in the first month, and the proper use of the comma. (I have always had issues with commas.)<br />
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> How cooperative everyone was. Before going to law school, I'd heard horror stories about how awful law school was and how cut throat ever one was, but people were nice, and really helpful.<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I think the biggest difference is that all the reading is necessary. In undergrad I could get away without even buying the books for some classes, and that is definitely not true for law school.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Favorite class is hard to pick, but I think I would say Evidence, partially because Professor Duane made it fun, and partially because I love classes where you have easy to learn rules, which is why one of my other favorites was Civil Procedure.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>I want to do some type of litigation, preferably criminal law, but I'd be open to anything but the transactional and corporate stuff.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Cool and nerdy.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I review things before reading period but most of the time my major studying is done starting the week before finals and then during finals weeks until I have taken all my finals. When studying I like to either stay home or go to a friend’s place and study until I feel prepared for the test. When I study more than that I tend to stress out and start second guessing myself.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> It is almost impossible to pick one but I guess if I had to I'd pick CS Lewis's Narnia books. (Yes, I know it's technically seven books, but they are all really short.). I've always loved reading and books in general and I remember my mom reading five of them to me when I was a very little girl (she skipped 6 Magicians Nephew because of hard to pronounce names and 7 Last Battle because she said I was too young) so I guess I've been conditioned to love those books.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Habakkuk 3: 17 and 18, “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
This verse inspires me to be joyful at all occasions, something that isn't always easy to do.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I'm not sure when I was in Professor Ching's Contracts class he had people have lunch with him and that was fun and provided some really good advice. I'd probably say Professor Duane, he is a great professor and he teaches my favorite subjects. Although maybe I should say Ching or Pryor since I still don't understand parts of Contracts.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am currently one of the Law School Chaplains, I'm involved in Phi Alpha Delta and ADR, off campus I'm a member of my church's choir.<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I don't know, I never know what I'm going to do with free time. I might go to the Botanical Gardens in Norfolk or I might just do nothing. I sometimes miss being able to sit and do nothing.<br />
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Undergrad: Towson University<br />
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<b>Q. Where are you from? </b><b>A.</b> Baltimore, Maryland. <br />
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<b>Q. How did you spend your summer? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> 1L summer I worked for Congressman Forbes in the Chesapeake office. Last summer I interned at the ACLJ.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It means having the knowledge and tenacity to help people and the causes I care about.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I wish I knew I was going to be so stressed. I think I would have taken a cruise beforehand. But it's all good, because I'm going to Disney World as soon as I graduate! Seriously though, it's a marathon, not a sprint.<br />
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Law school is competitive. But Regent is a very kind and encouraging environment. Not to mention the faculty really care about individual students—and like them!<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>Undergrad is a mix of students, some of whom are not academically focused. Not only are the people in law school the academic type, school itself is much more demanding. Law school doesn't just teach you a new subject matter, it forces you to learn it in a new language as well.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Biblical law—because I like history. International law—because I am fascinated by politics and foreign affairs.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I would love to work in international law. But after taking trial practice I discovered I have a passion for criminal defense as well. We shall see!<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Most of my friends here have very unique personalities and they keep me laughing.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>I prefer to study during the day, on my couch, with my two dogs lounging by my side. Usually with a fresh pot of coffee, too. I can only study for about 30 minutes at a time. Then I take a 5 minute break and then get back into it. Although 1L year I used to have to wake up at 5 in the morning to study because I had a 3 year old at home—it was the only time the house was quiet.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> <i>Till We Have Faces</i> by C.S. Lewis. I like mythology and anything by C.S. Lewis.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God."
This verse is kind of a mantra to me. I want to make a difference in the world by pursing what is just, but also remembering to be merciful. On top of that humility is the key to everything worthwhile.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Robert Fulton. I read a book about him when I was a kid. He had humble beginnings, but had such curiosity and drive that he became very successful in not just one, but multiple things. He taught himself French, became an excellent painter, and designed the first steam boat and submarine. His biography made me believe that I could be anything I wanted to be.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> Professor Madison. He makes me laugh, he has a great personality, and I always enjoyed his classes. He also really cares about the spiritual growth of his students.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>I am the Chairwoman of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA), a member of Phi Alpha Delta, and Secretary of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). In my spare time I also paint (usually oil paintings).<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>Take my daughter to the beach and the zoo. It doesn't get much better than that.<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers or future law students to learn about you?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>I have two big dogs, Bam-Bam and Daphne. I would get a third, but the husband says no.
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Undergrad: Charleston Southern University<br />
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<b>Q. Where are you from? </b><b><br />A.</b> I am originally from Columbus, Ohio.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you spend your summer? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> In the summer after my 1L year I interned with the Honorable Calvin R. DePew, Jr., a judge at the Virginia Beach General District Court. During my 2L summer, I was a legal intern for a local firm where I primarily performed research, conducted client interviews, and drafted court documents in the domestic relations and criminal defense fields. This upcoming summer, I will be studying for the bar exam!<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It means the fruition of a dream that I have had for many years, which provides me the opportunity to have a career I find challenging while helping people at critical moments in their lives.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I wish I had known what an emotionally, spiritually, and mentally challenging experience law school would be.
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I was most surprised at how committed the faculty and staff are to the success of each student. I have formed both professional and personal relationships that will last well after law school.<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I didn’t have the traditional college experience. I attended the University of Florida for two years after high school and then enlisted in the U.S.A.F. It wasn’t until after I got out of the military that I finished my undergraduate degree while I maintained a full-time career. All that is to say, I have had much more time to focus on law school with less distractions than I did when I was completing my undergraduate degree. However, law school is such an unknown because you don’t have a way to gauge your progress until after you have completed your first set of exams.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>My favorite class has been Criminal Law with Professor Craig Stern. It was Professor Stern that taught me to think beyond merely the black letter rules of law and instead to think from a more theoretical perspective in order to argue for and defend against criminal matters.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I still don’t know for certain, but I hope to be working in the family and/or criminal law arenas.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>My group of friends is extremely close and we endeavor to challenge, encourage, and hold each other accountable in our professional, personal, and spiritual lives. One word: eclectic.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I have to study where I feel I am the most productive. It’s all about flexibility. I have changed study locations four times in one day before to get into my optimum study groove. I never can tell where I’ll end up during a good study session. Reading energizes me and when it is purposeful to my career, it energizes me even more.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> That is not a fair question because there are too many books to name, but if I had to pick one it would be <i>To Kill a Mockingbird</i> by Harper Lee because it’s an example of overcoming prejudice and injustice against others while confronting the stereotypes often unacknowledged in ourselves.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I don’t have a favorite verse, but a favorite chapter is 1 Corinthians 13. This chapter reminds me that the most important thing I can do is love. Not just those that are easy to love or fun to love, but those that need and deserve to be loved in spite of their sins or failings. We all have sins and failings. It’s that love which displays the heart of Jesus and what will ultimately speak more volumes than anything else I can do. It reminds me not to get caught up on approving of others sometimes when I really should be focused on accepting them.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Again, not a fair question, but one of them would have to be Benjamin Franklin so I could ask him what the Founding Fathers really intended when they drafted the Constitution and to generally converse with such a dynamic individual.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I would have lunch with Professor Eleanor Brown. She is a brilliant, Godly woman whose brain I would love to pick about various subject matters.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I currently serve as the Presiding Officer of the RUSL Honor Council and the Intramural Competition Coordinator for the Trial Advocacy Board.<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> WHEN I have entire weekends available (yes, it is possible) I try to experience different local activities from dining at new restaurants, attending various performance arts events, touring museums, and hiking in parks.<br />
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Undergrad: Hillsdale College<br />
Major: Politics & Spanish</td></tr>
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<b>Q. Where are you from? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I was born and raised in Midland, Michigan—the land shaped like a hand!<br />
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<b>Q. How did you spend your summer? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I spent a very invigorating summer with the Regulatory Affairs division at Consumers Energy, one of the two major electric utilities in the Lower Peninsula, and have been blessed to be able to continue working remotely for CE through my third year. My office acts as a liaison between the company and the regulator, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the work is broad, dealing with current law, potential legislation, electric and gas tariffs, administrative rules and regulations, codes of conduct. The interplay is complex, but my team is fantastic and I love knowing that, at the end of the day, I'm serving my state by helping provide an essential commodity.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Going rogue! I knew I wanted to go to law school in the seventh grade, so getting my bar card means the end of a long (fulfilling, but long) road. I can quite literally do anything now, and that's exhilarating.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I wish I'd realized that you can't be excellent at everything. I'm like most type A personalities in that I'll work really hard at everything all the time to avoid missing out on anything, but refusing to choose among options is still a choice, and, like all choices, has consequences.<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Well, we're all studying the same thing, which is good and bad. I miss the intellectual challenge of having to keep up with art and accounting majors alike, but it's nice to be able to share an experience as a school.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why?</b><br />
<b>A. </b>My favorite class to this point has been Professor Hernandez's Appellate Advocacy course. It was difficult and competitive and overwhelming, but he is an incredible teacher and the work was rewarding, particularly because I could see so much improvement in my own performance from one assignment to the next. His class was also the first time I really felt like a lawyer. And that was awesome.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I had several internships in various areas of public policy and free market economics through college, so the ideal would be to get paid doing something that lets me combine both loves - policy and law. I plan to use my Spanish major to serve Michigan's Hispanic migrant worker population.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>The word I'd use to describe my best friends is “real.” The people who stand by me here are frank and funny and down-to-earth and confident. They don't let the lawyer thing go to their heads—they're genuine, service-oriented individuals, and interesting ones at that. They cultivate a diverse range of pursuits and interests outside law school and manage to keep this crazy season of life in perspective.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> By myself. I'm too likely to inadvertently turn a study group into a party. If I lock myself in my room for long stretches, I can spread out, settle down and actually get work done.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b><i>The Great Gatsby.</i> It's a tragedy, and I think it gets a bad rap for that reason because when we turn to American novels, we want to read good things about our people. But the story is realistic and ultimately really satisfying. It's particularly challenging for our generation, I think, because it's the ultimate YOLO story. Fitzgerald weaves something simple from a really rich, intricate pattern, and confronts the reader with this breathtaking choice between getting lost in the rush of living fast and loose and free, and breaking with the expectations of society in order to pursue true happiness. Both choices involve passion and beauty, but Fitzgerald juxtaposes their outcomes in wrenching detail and really gets it right. And his prose? Extraordinary.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It changes all the time. Right now I'm into the book of Wisdom, particularly 7:15-16: “May God grant me to speak as he would wish and to conceive thoughts worthy of the gifts I have received, since he is both guide to wisdom and director of sages; for we are in his hand, yes, ourselves and our sayings, and all intellectual and all practical knowledge.” You know how some verses seem as though they were written just for you? These words are my prayer and my promise today.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The Pope! Francis is exactly the kind of father the Church needs right now, and I'm so excited about everything he's doing. Apparently he's taken to randomly phoning the people who write him, so I'm planning to send a card off to the Vatican to see if I can get a call.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> I serve as secretary for the Moot Court Board, and I also sing with the A Capellate Advocates, the law school's own fabulous vocal ensemble.<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I'd start Saturday off with brunch at the Broken Egg Bistro with my girls, followed by a long bike ride from my house to Sandbridge and back. Saturday night, I'd grab friends and go dancing at the Granby Theatre in Norfolk. I'd have to be up early on Sunday to make it over to St. Matthew's Catholic Church for choir practice before mass—they have the best liturgy in the area. (Gregorian chant, anyone?) After that, coffee and donuts. And after that—beach!! No better way to top off a long weekend than hot pizza on the boardwalk at sunset.<br />
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Story by: Rachel Smith and Stephanie Hartman Rojo<i> </i><br />
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<i>We know of several Regent Law couples who fell in love in law school and got married. We want to share Josh and Alexis Costello's story with you. </i><br />
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When we asked Josh and Alexis if they thought they’d meet their spouse in law school, both emphatically said, “No!”<br />
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That changed on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.<br />
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Josh and Alexis, who answered our questions together, said they met in Dean James Murphy’s Drafting Contracts class. As stereotypical as it sounds, it was love at first sight.<br />
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“Alexis walked in dressed to the nines, and Josh's jaw hit the floor,” the pair narrates. “Josh, being his bashful self, struck up a random conversation. We learned that we had not one, but three classes together.”<br />
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The next week, they went on their first date.<br />
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“It was the best decision I ever made—besides accepting Christ as my Savior,” Josh says.<br />
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It didn’t take long for Josh and Alexis to realize it was only a matter of time until they would get engaged.<br />
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On Christmas evening 2012, Josh pointed to the Christmas tree and asked Alexis to look for one last surprise.<br />
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“Maybe there’s another present,” he said.<br />
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Alexis investigated and saw a small wrapped box in a train car underneath the tree. She quickly unwrapped it. It was a ring box! Alexis opened it, but the box was empty.<br />
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“Then, Josh got on his knee, pulled a ring out of his shirt pocket, and said some sweet words that neither of us can remember,” says Alexis.<br />
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“Then I told Alexis, ‘You will make me the happiest man if you marry me,’” Josh adds. “Of course Alexis said, ‘Yes!’”<br />
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Josh and Alexis were married on Friday, September 27, 2013 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In some ways, their big day was a “Regent Law Wedding.”<br />
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“Our best man, four of our bridesmaids, and one of our Scripture readers are current students or alumni. We are blessed with great friends at Regent Law. We couldn’t imagine celebrating our wedding without them.”<br />
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Undergrad: Drexel University<br />
Major: Psychology<br />
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<b>Q. Where are you from? </b><b>A.</b> Wallingford, Pennsylvania (Just south of Philadelphia).<br />
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<b>Q. How did you spend your summer? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The summer after my first year of law school I interned at Legal Aid in Norfolk. Last summer, I took classes and spent time traveling and visiting with family and friends.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Since I was very young I have always wanted to do something with my life that would allow me to help other people. The legal profession is a good way to accomplish that goal, but being a lawyer is much more than that. It can mean bringing hope into someone’s life or being the good thing among all the bad going on.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>That the Virginia Bar Application requires you to report a whole bunch of things including a great deal of places you have worked. If you know what state you would like to practice in when you graduate, make sure to look at the application and character and fitness form ahead of time so you don’t get overwhelmed by it. And remember, you can get it done. Just take it step by step.<br />
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The people. I knew Regent was a Christian university but the quality of the people still amazes me. Everyone is extremely friendly and always willing to help in whatever way they can.<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> At my undergraduate institution people were always focused on themselves and on what their weekends were going to entail. Law school is much more serious. Everyone is here for a reason and “has their head in the game” for the most part. Also, people are usually willing to lend a hand to help others.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I took Family Law with Professor Mulford my 2L year. Family law is my favorite area of law and Professor Mulford provided a thorough look into the issues family law encompasses while being candid and realistic in providing real world examples.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Ideally, I would like to work for Legal Aid or a non-profit organization helping to provide legal services to those who are less fortunate.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Well rounded. I have friends from all different backgrounds with extremely different personalities, but we get along very well.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I don’t have one set place or time for studying. It really depends on the circumstances. If I’m studying with a study group we see what is the best place and most convenient time for everyone. When I study alone it’s usually in my apartment because I feel bad leaving my dog alone for too long.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why?</b><br />
<b>A.</b> <i>Oh the Places You’ll Go!</i> by Dr. Seuss. I gave a copy of the book to my best friend at her college graduation from the University of Pennsylvania because, although it is a children’s book, it has a very inspirational message that the world holds endless possibilities.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> It would probably be Harriet Tubman or someone else that played a huge role in the Underground Railroad. It would be amazing to meet such a courageous person and be able to ask them questions about the experiences they had. They probably couldn’t imagine at the time that their actions would be so inspirational and have such an impact on the country.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Dean Brauch. Even though the Law School has many students, Dean Brauch always says hello and asks how I am. It is obvious that he genuinely cares about each and every student in the Law School.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am the Marshal and Recruitment Chair of the George Washington Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity (PAD), a 3L Representative of the Republican National Lawyers Association Law Student Chapter (RNLA), and an Alumni Member of Delta Zeta International Sorority.<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The beach would definitely be on the top of my list. I love going to the beach and sitting there all day when the weather permits.<br />
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<b>Q. Is there anything else you would like your peers or future law students to learn about you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I absolutely love the Philadelphia Eagles and have an amazing little beagle named Mona who came into my life the Thanksgiving of my first year of law school.<br />
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Undergrad: Indiana Wesleyan University<br />
Major: Political Science Pre-Law & Economics</td></tr>
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<b>Q. Where are you from? </b><b> </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I am from the small town of Farmland, Indiana, and, for those of you wondering, that is the actual name of the town. Believe it or not, I was not raised on a farm.<br />
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<b>Q. How did you spend your summer? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> The summer after my 2L year, I took the Right to Work Practicum, interning for the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation under Professor Bruce Cameron, and took Labor Law, an elective course that is also taught by Professor Cameron. My time was spent researching Compulsory Unionism and how the law has evolved over the years.<br />
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The summer after my 1L year, I interned for the office of Congressman J. Randy Forbes in Chesapeake, Virginia. Among other things, during the internship I was able to gain experience in helping constituents obtain passports, contacting and corresponding with agencies on behalf of citizens, and in setting up a job fair that presented an opportunity for citizens in the area to obtain valuable employment.<br />
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<b>Q. What does becoming a lawyer mean to you? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> To me, becoming a lawyer is more than just a position with a firm or foundation. It is an opportunity to protect those who are unable to protect themselves. It is arming yourself in such a way that you can seek out justice while standing on truth and a firm foundation.<br />
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<b>Q. What do you wish you knew before you started law school? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> Before beginning law school I would have appreciated having a familiarity with legal citation styles and usage. 1L citation assignments always seemed to take more time than I had hoped, but once I gained a greater understanding of how to navigate the Blue Book things went a lot more smoothly.<br />
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<b>Q. What surprised you most about Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> To me, the most surprising thing about Regent University is its atmosphere, especially within the law school community. In undergraduate school the whispers and even shouts alleged that law school was cutthroat and unforgiving, and that is probably still the truth.<br />
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However, here at Regent it is taxing in a completely different light. At Regent University, the student body and the faculty press in to your personal life and push to make every individual, not just a better student or learner, but to be an all-round better person. It is this intrusion, if you would like to call it that, which helps to create a sense of accountability unlike any other school experience that I have ever had. There is a sense of oneness here, and it is quite inspiring and immensely helpful when life throws you that unexpected curve.<br />
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<b>Q. How is law school different from your college experience? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>Aside from the obvious things, like tougher schedules, more work, and tougher competition, law school is a place where you experience struggles with others. Perhaps this is an experience that is exclusive to Regent, but in law school there is unity that is not necessarily felt in undergraduate schools. Everyone seems to have an understanding and an interest in what others are going through, and because of that, law school has a way of bringing people together.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite class so far and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My favorite class, thus far, has been Religion in the Workplace. I really enjoyed the class structure, the professor, and the subject matter. Having taken courses in undergraduate school with a similar subject matter (one class even having the same name, “Religion in the Workplace”) I would say that this is an area that I am very passionate about.<br />
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<b>Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My hope is to work for a nonprofit organization/foundation to protect religious objectors and to reestablish the Founders’ ideals of religious liberty as clearly displayed in the Declaration of Independence and through the laws of nature and nature’s God that are firmly imprinted on the minds of men.<br />
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<b>Q. How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> If I had to describe the group of my closest friends at Regent I would say that our Flag Football name bears out our demeanor and personality. This year our team name is Frolic and Detour, and I will leave that to the lawyerly minds reading this to recall from Torts its meaning. More pointedly, though, I have found that my friends here at Regent are some of the most dependable, trustworthy, upstanding, and professional individuals that I have had the opportunity to meet. I am certain that many of them will turn out to be lifelong friends.<br />
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<b>Q. How do you prefer to study? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> I prefer to study at home so that I can spend more time with my wife. Even if it means that we are both working on different things, which we generally are. I find that working at home is helpful for both of us in terms of balancing life’s day-to-day situations. Come exam time, however, I always find my way to my library carrel for some quiet note taking and outline creating.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite book of all time and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> My favorite book of all time would have to be <i>So Help Me God</i> by Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. This book is a nonfiction book about Chief Justice Moore’s struggle to continue to acknowledge Almighty God in the public sphere. I enjoy this book because through this book I discovered my call to come to law school.<br />
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It would be a travesty if I were not to mention my second favorite book of all time, because it carries with it great sentimental value. <i>Angels and Demons</i> by Dan Brown is my second favorite book, and that is because this book is the book that helped me get my first date with my wife. To make a long, but very important, story short: I saw her in a coffee shop while she was reading <i>Angels and Demons</i>, wherein I approached her and began a casual conversation. She suggested that I read this novel, and that is when I got a “novel” idea—pun intended. I told her that I would be happy to read the book as long as she would agree to go on a date with me to see the movie, as it was just being released in theaters at that time. She said yes, and the rest is history.<br />
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<b>Q. What is your favorite Bible verse? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” This verse is a great reminder to lawyers and law students that we do not have all the answers, but with a little help from others, it is possible to grapple with tough issues and come out on the other side with greater understanding and maybe even a new perspective.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>If I could meet anyone alive or dead, I would choose to meet Alexis de Tocqueville. I would choose Tocqueville because I believe that his observations of the United States’ founding are among the most perceptive and forthright observations that have ever been made. It would be fascinating to speak with a man whose opinion is as evenhanded and unfettered as Tocqueville, to shed some light on what it appears that the Founders had attempted to create in the American political structure. Tocqueville, in his book Democracy in America, makes several amazing points that many in today’s society neglect to reflect upon, such as the United States government’s interwoven nature with the nation’s faith in Almighty God. It is my belief that with a greater understanding of Tocqueville’s observations, this nation can once again return to its founding principles of individual liberty, limited government, and personal responsibility.<br />
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<b>Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why? </b><br />
<b>A.</b> If I could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent I would want to have lunch with Dr. Pat Robertson. Many on this campus and around the country ridicule and deride Dr. Robertson for some his past comments and beliefs. Yet, I believe that much can be learned from Dr. Robertson and his experiences on both the international stage, as the founder of CBN and the 700 Club, and the national stage, as a former presidential candidate of the United States and founder of Regent University. I admire his principled and passionate stance in sticking up for his beliefs in an increasingly politically correct and religiously hostile world. People may not always agree with Dr. Robertson, but he is obviously doing something right. Look at where he is today. Accomplishments such as Dr. Robertson’s do not come about through happenstance or by accident. Thus, having lunch with this accomplished man would be altogether exciting and honoring. I am certain that he has much wisdom to bestow on those who would lend an ear to listen and learn from what he has to share.<br />
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<b>Q. What kinds of extra-curricular activities are you involved with? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>I am involved in several extracurricular activities here at Regent University School of Law. Currently, I am the Vice Chair of Membership for the Republican National Lawyers Association Regent University School of Law Chapter and will be helping put together a panel discussion on Human Trafficking during the Spring Semester 2014. I am also a sitting Honor Council Member, on which I held the position of Clerk my 2L year, wherein I helped SBA put together the elections for incoming members. I am a member of the ABA, Students for Life, and the Federalists Society as well.<br />
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Along with my more formal positions, I am involved in other extracurricular activities. I, along with two other individuals here at Regent, am captain of the Men’s Regent University School of Law Softball Team and have been on the team since 1L year. With this team I have competed in six tournaments, two of which were the annual UVA National Law School Tournament. Our team made it to the Final 4 out of about 60 total teams. Similarly, my 2L and 3L years, I have been Defensive Captain of my class’s flag football team and have been a member of the team since 1L year.<br />
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Finally, I attend New Life Providence Church (Deep Creek Campus), and I, along with my wife, attend a Life Group consisting of other young married couples.<br />
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<b>Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area? </b><br />
<b>A. </b>If I had the entire weekend available in the Hampton Roads area I would likely go out on the town with my wife. Generally, on date nights, my wife and I attend the movie theater and eat out at one of the many local restaurants. The rest of the weekend I, along with my wife, would likely spend time with my fellow classmates and their spouses enjoying the beach and the wonderful Virginia Beach weather.<br />
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