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Spotlight on Brian Welke, 3L
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| Brian Welke, 3L |
Q. Where are you
from?
A. Bettendorf,
Iowa. It's a part of the Quad Cities, which is a group of towns along the
border of Iowa and Illinois along the Mississippi River.
Q. What does
becoming a lawyer mean to you?
A. Having and
developing the skills to approach and solve any problem in a disciplined
manner. This is not limited to legal problems as being a lawyer is more about
how you think than about what you think.
Q. How did you spend your summer?
A. My 1L year I
married the love of my life, went on a honeymoon in Germany, and interned at
the Virginia Beach Circuit Court. This past summer I interned at Representative
Scott Rigell's district office and at the Joint Forces Staff College in
Norfolk.
Q. What surprised you most about Regent?
A. How small the
student population is. My undergrad was much bigger so it's kind of novel to me
that I've been in the same classes for the past 2 years with the same people.
Q. How is law
school different from your college experience?
A. The professors
care about you not only as a student but as an individual. They take the time
not only to answer and clarify things with you, but also get to know you on a
personal level.
Q. What is your
favorite class so far and why?
A. Drafting
Contracts. The notion that I can create private law that binds multiple parties
is both scary and inspiring. It is scary in that if you draft it foolishly you
can hurt your own client, but also inspiring in that a well drafted contract
can be elegant in its own right.
Q.
What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation?
A. I really like
the policy side of the law. Not just what the law says, but why it says what it
does. I would like to work in D.C. forming the policy side of the legal world.
Other than that, I really like corporate or finance law. I like the
transactional side of law over litigation.
Q. How would you
describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent?
A. I'm lucky in
that my wife is also a 3L. We met at undergrad and both came to Regent at the
same time so we take most of our classes together. Other than that, I was a
Marine for a while and one of the guys I deployed with in 2005 also happened to
come to Regent at the same time so we just picked up where we left off.
Q. How do you
prefer to study?
A. My wife and I
turned one of the bedrooms in our house into an office so I spend most of my
time at my desk at home. Other than that the kitchen table or on the couch with
my dog are a few of my other favorite spots.
Q. What is your
favorite book of all time and why?
A. The Count of
Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It has so many twists and turns that
regardless of how many times I read it, I still get pulled into the character
web spun by Dumas.
Q. What is your
favorite Bible verse?
A. 1 Thessalonians
4:11-12. “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business
and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may
win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
I think that the best witness for Christianity is how we live our lives, not
the words we use to explain our worldview.
Q. If you could
meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why?
A. C.S. Lewis. He
was a veteran so I think we would click on that front, but he also had a great
way of connecting deep theological questions with modern issues while not
forgetting the practical and human side of arguments.
Q. If you had an
entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?
A. First, I'd go
to a winery with my wife for an afternoon to relax. Second, I'd work in my wood
shop because wood-working is something I've been doing since I was young with
my grandpa, but I haven't had much time these last two years to spend out
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Spotlight on Corie Bosley, 2L
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| Corie Bosley, 2L |
Q. Where are you from?
A. I am from
Hinesville, Georgia which is a small town south of Savannah.
Q. What does becoming a
lawyer mean to you?
A. I have always wanted
to be a lawyer (since I was about five) so becoming a lawyer means everything.
It is my chance to change the world and make it a better place no matter how
small that contribution is.
Q. What do you wish you knew
before you started law school?
A. How nervous of an
experience being cold called would be. I never thought that I would be so
afraid to answer a question about something I had read the night before.
Q. What surprised you most
about Regent?
A. How much the
students and faculty were a family. I had heard all of the horror stories from
other people at other law schools of students ripping pages out of books so
that other students could not get the information and many other things. None
of that happens here. Everyone wants each and every student to succeed.
Q. How is law school
different from your college experience?
A. STUDYING! My study
habits completely changed from college to law school. For college I would graze
the information and never needed to take notes on what I had read. For law
school I read and sometimes re-read assignments. There is not a page in any of my books that
does not have notes in the margins.
Q. What is your favorite
class so far and why?
A. Negotiations has
become my favorite class. To me this class is so practical. The thrill of being
in a room trying to come to an agreement has me looking forward to every
negotiation. I also learned a lot about myself in this class. The
professor’s teaching style is how I like to learn he is very hands on.
Q. What kind of law do you
hope to practice after graduation?
A. I originally came to
school with my heart set on becoming a criminal prosecutor. I have thought
about going into family law, particularly helping single fathers gain custody
of their children. But nothing is set in stone so I will go where I am led to
go.
Q. How would you describe the
group of your closest friends found here at Regent?
A. Crazy. We are always
laughing or doing something, there is never a dull moment even when we are studying
in a study room for several days.
Q. How do you prefer to
study?
A. I
like to be in a quiet room with my notes, book, and a study guide. Then I like
to meet with a study group to go over other hypothetical questions and go
through questions I have answered. I am an auditory learner so the study groups
tend to help a lot.
Q. What is your favorite book
of all time and why?
A. I really don’t have
one favorite that I can point to. I love to read, I wish I had more time to do
that during school. I do have a favorite genre however, and that is crime
mysteries such as those written by James Patterson and others.
Q. What is your favorite
Bible verse?
A. 1 Corinthians
10:13. “You have been
put to no test but such as is common to man: and God is true, who will not let
any test come on you which you are not able to undergo; but he will make with
the test a way out of it, so that you may be able to go through it.” God has and will always make sure that you find a way to overcome the situations when you feel like they are more than you can handle.
Q. If you could meet with
anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why?
A. The famous person I
would love to meet would be Sandra Day O’Connor because she is everything I
strive to be. I also would love to meet my Aunt Sarah, I have heard over and
over that I remind my family a lot of her and would like to see how much we
truly are alike.
Q. If you could have lunch
with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who
would it be and why?
A. Professor Duane hands
down. He has so much knowledge especially about trial practice. However, there
would need to be a series of lunches with him in order for me to feel as if I have
even scratched the surface of his knowledge.
Q. If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?
A. There is so much to do in the area, but I would probably go to Colonial Williamsburg /Jamestown to see all of the historical sites.
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Spotlight on Kyle Carter, 2L
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| Kyle Carter, 2L |
Q. Where are you
from?
A. Dallas, Texas.
Q. What does
becoming a lawyer mean to you?
A. Becoming a
lawyer means that I’ll have a slightly better education. With greater privilege
comes a greater responsibility to leverage what I know and a greater
responsibility to work towards fulfilling my calling to walk with Christ no
matter the field of law I end up in.
Q. What do you
wish you knew before you started law school?
A. I actually did
a lot of asking around to attorney friends of mine to get an idea about the
rigors during law school and then the after law school options. While they were
not able to tell me directly about Regent they all gave a pretty clear picture
of what law school was like. However, knowing ahead of time how nice people
were going to be at Regent would have been good to know. I was expecting shark
school, which is just not the case at Regent Law.
Q. What
surprised you most about Regent?
A. While I can't
say that it surprised me, the faculty truly have a heart for their students,
their study of the law and their students’ continual development as people.
Q. How is law
school different from your college experience?
A. Law school
makes you “Man-Up” and forces you to stop sitting on your haunches academically
or civically. While a fair number of people get to law school just on their
intellect, the rigors of law school allow you the opportunity to become more
responsible for your own business and your education. Law school is unique in
the fact that the academic environment of having a singular final at the end of
the term models real life, when everything you learned will be on the line for
a single case.
Q. What is your
favorite class so far and why?
A. Property Law.
As a 1L, no one gets to pick classes but I don’t know that I would have made
any changes to my schedule either. Property covers everything that is important
practically about how to keep your stuff (money, objects or real estate). While
it is challenging to understand the convolution that is modern day property law
(both personal and real property) the daily application of the knowledge makes
it a fascinating subject.
Q. What kind of law do you hope to
practice after graduation?
A. Commercial
transactional law, Contractual drafting and Negotiations, Business Formation,
Human Trafficking and Child Slavery, or International Focused Advocacy.
Q. How would you
describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent?
A. In the class of
2014, I have found every individual to be an amazing person well worth getting
to know, mostly because they are some strange folks (myself included) coming
from all types of perspectives and walks of life to each pursue law to further
their passions.
Q. How do you
prefer to study?
A. I study in the
mornings the best; the earlier the better. I love going over the information in
groups (including men and women) because I think it gives the subject a lot
more life to hear the same information amalgamated by different folks and then
regenerated in a group discussion to a particular fact pattern.
Q. What is your
favorite book of all time and why?
A. The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by
Shel Silverstein contains deep philosophical perspectives about life which
remained a mystery to Zeno and Locke.
Q. What is your favorite Bible verse?
A. Romans 1:16, “For
I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to
everyone who believes.” The gospel will save people and sometimes the best
thing we can do is to get out of the way and point to Christ. When you are not
ashamed of the gospel your behavior exhibits the boldness that Christ empowers
each believer with in order to bring glory to His name.
Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why?
Q. If you could meet with anyone alive or dead, who would it be and why?
A. The next person
that needs to hear about the gospel with whom God has specifically positioned
me to reach their heart.
Q. If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who would it be and why?
A. Mrs. Carol
Dick. She has great stories of the things she has seen in her years of service
at Regent Law.
Q. If you had an
entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?
A. Friday night I
am having a double quarter pounder burger (not on the menu, you have to know to
ask for it) at Monks Grill in Creeds. Saturday morning an early breakfast at
the Broken Egg Bistro followed up by a day of scuba diving and kite boarding.
Sunday morning worship at Sovereign Grace Church and lunch with my family at
the house in order to gear up for spending Sunday afternoon with friends
playing games or catching up.
Q. Is there
anything else you would like your peers or future law students to learn about
you?
A. Only get serious when you have to, otherwise
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1L Students Practice Oral Advocacy Skills
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| Abigail Skeans, 1L and Kyle Carter, 1L |
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| Kristy Mutchler, 1L |
Spotlight on Laura Ellingson, 3L
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| Laura Ellingson, 3L |
Q.
Where are you from?
A.
I am originally from Linton, Indiana, which is a rural town in southern
Indiana.
Q.
What does becoming a lawyer mean to you?
A.
Becoming a lawyer means being obedient to God's calling in my life. I know God
brought me to law school for a reason, and becoming a lawyer is just another
step in that plan that he has for me. I am not sure what doors God will open
for me as a result of my law degree, but I am looking forward to using my legal
career for His purposes.
Q.
What do you wish you knew before you started law school?
A.
I wish I knew that I would not learn everything there is to know about the law
but that I would merely learn to think like a lawyer at law school. The longer
you are in law school, the more you realize how much there is to learn about
the law and how much of the law you still have yet to learn. Law school merely
prepares you to continue to learn the law and to apply the law in practice.
Q.
What surprised you most about Regent?
A.
The sense of community at Regent surprised me the most. I had heard horror
stories about how law school was the survival of the fittest, but Regent is
different. At Regent, the students and the professors are one giant support
group. I have never experienced a cutthroat atmosphere at Regent, which is
refreshing in legal education.
Q.
How is law school different from your college experience?
A.
Law school is definitely more mentally and physically challenging than my
college experience. I remember being told at 1L orientation that law school
would be a marathon, and that was an accurate depiction. Law school takes a lot
of energy, time, and dedication, but arriving at the finish line (or in my
case, almost to the finish line) is the reward. Law school classes also pressure
you more than college classes. When 100% of your grade in a class rests on one
final exam rather than several tests throughout the semester, the pressure is on
more than it ever was in college.
Q.
What is your favorite class so far and why?
A.
That's a tough question. I've had several favorite classes. If I had to narrow
it down though, I would have to say Constitutional Law with Professor Jacob. I
really enjoy the subject matter, especially since my passion to defend
constitutional rights was one of the reasons that I felt led to attend law
school. I truly believe that I learned more in that class than any other class
in law school, but it is probably because I was passionate about the subject
matter.
Q. What kind of law do you hope to practice after graduation?
A.
I am honestly not sure. My only hope is that I am exactly where God wants me to
be. I have several different interests, including constitutional rights, family
law, and legal policy, so I'm trying to keep my options open and see where God
leads.
Q.
How would you describe the group of your closest friends found here at Regent?
A.
My closest friends at Regent are fun, Godly, supportive, stress-relieving, and
inspiring. I discovered the best circle of friends at Regent during my 2L year
when I began serving on Regent Law Review. I honestly don't know how I would
have survived law school without my friends in RH 252. We have weekly prayer
meetings to encourage and lift each other up, which have been some of my best
moments of law school. We have fun while we work on journal work as well
(practical jokes, Candyland tournaments, and haiku mania). I am so thankful for
those friends that have helped me have a balanced life in law school.
Q.
How do you prefer to study?
A.
I usually treat my days like a normal work day. I will come in at 7:30, go to
class and work, study in between, and stay on campus until 6:00 or 7:00. I
prefer to study during the semester at the Law Review office, but during
finals, I will usually camp out in a study room in the library. I also have a
tradition of having my husband quiz me on my class outline the night before a
final.
Q.
What is your favorite book of all time and why?
A.
The Bible. It never fails to comfort me, challenge me, and teach me. The Bible
is my answer book and my guide for life.
Q.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
A.
Philippians 4:6. 'Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.' This
verse has continually reminded me for the last two years not to worry or be
anxious about anything, whether it be finals, interviews, or summer jobs, but
to leave everything to God in prayer. I know I will continue to lean on this
verse for bar preparation, bar passage, and the job that I will have following
the bar exam.
Q.
If you could have lunch with any faculty member or administrator at Regent who
would it be and why?
A.
I would have lunch with Professor Jacob. I have had the privilege of being in
both semesters of his Constitutional Law class as well as having him as my
advisor for an independent study, and I admire not only the depth of his
knowledge of constitutional law but also his personal testimony and advice for
Christians in the legal profession.
Q.
If you had an entire weekend available, what would you do in the Hampton Roads area?
A.
If I had an entire weekend available, I would start out with a date night with
my husband (a rare occasion during law school!), a day riding the waves at
Sandbridge, and going to every store in MacArthur Mall in Norfolk. Okay, my
husband probably wouldn't like the last one on the list very much, so we would
also have to work in some disc golf at Munden Point Park. I would finish the
weekend with a trip to our favorite restaurant--Pungo Pizza.
Q.
Is there anything else you would like your peers or future law students to
learn about you?
A.
I would love to share more about my experiences at Regent or to answer any
questions about law school in general. You can contact me at
laura.beth.ellingson@gmail.com.
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1L Students Gather for Professionalism Seminar
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| Leslie Williams, Kyle Carter, and Jennifer Brown during the 1L Professionalism Seminar Reception on February 15. |
The Professionalism Seminar, presented by the Virginia State Bar, introduced students to distinguished attorneys and a judge. After a presentation given by Judge Logsdon, '89, students broke-off into small groups to discuss ethical issues lawyers may face. Afterward, students were able to enjoy a brief reception.
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Campus Friends
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| Even Squirrels Eat Breakfast |
By Stephanie Hartman
Not So Hidden Treasures Found On Campus
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| Twilight view of Regent Library taken on 1/11/12. |
Leaving late from class last Wednesday. I was exhausted from work and class. It was cold and drizzly outside. The trees were bare and I asked God to show me something positive in my situation. How might he make the impending darkness and wintery weather more optimistic for me as I continued on with my day? (Yes, I did ask Him this very question as I lugged my bags to the car and my shoes dampened in the puddles.)
There was little change at first. The asphalt seemed to be the same. The line of cars building up didn't change my impression either. My shoes were getting even wetter and now my jeans too. I loaded up my books in the trunk of my car as it began to pour. For some reason, I turned around instead of quickly rushing to my driver side door. I stopped, probably looking like a nut, as I stared at the amazing beauty revealed to me in such an unexpected way.
There was little change at first. The asphalt seemed to be the same. The line of cars building up didn't change my impression either. My shoes were getting even wetter and now my jeans too. I loaded up my books in the trunk of my car as it began to pour. For some reason, I turned around instead of quickly rushing to my driver side door. I stopped, probably looking like a nut, as I stared at the amazing beauty revealed to me in such an unexpected way.
The backdrop as pictured above is of the library seen from the student parking lot that caused me to stare. I see this building every day I come to Regent and even when I leave for the day. In probably over a hundred times of me seeing it, the library had never appeared so warm and playful. The lights from the windows were dancing, an open invitation to enter. I especially enjoyed the reflections off of the ground. The whole vista actually tricked me into thinking I was on a rue in Paris.
Maybe this is why Claude Monet painted so many images of the Rouen Cathedral. An everyday building may appear to look the same at a glance on a daily basis to the average Joe who has his other things on the mind. However, upon closer inspection, the same building from day-in and day-out can look like a completely different place in just the right time of day, lighting conditions, and weather.
My eyes are now peeled (rain or shine). I'm readying my mind and eyes for more artistic revelations of everyday places seen on campus! I asked God to share something positive with me and moments later he undoubtedly did. How unexpected! How joyous! How wonderful!
By Stephanie Hartman
My eyes are now peeled (rain or shine). I'm readying my mind and eyes for more artistic revelations of everyday places seen on campus! I asked God to share something positive with me and moments later he undoubtedly did. How unexpected! How joyous! How wonderful!
By Stephanie Hartman
Ready. Set. READ!
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| Books in this law student's life. Good thing I like to read! |
| First semester is over and done with. The vacation season has come and gone. Second semester classes in the
law school begin tomorrow. For students this means: Make a schedule. Get books ready.
Buy new ink cartridges. Organize binders. Do the first few assignments. Be prepared for thirteen weeks of go, go, go. Ready or not, the season of reading is again upon us! What will you do differently in 2012 to be an even
better student? By Stephanie Hartman |
Final Stretch Calls for Library Time and Coffee Boost
It is the Monday after a four-day holiday weekend.
Study groups are once again gathering in the library study rooms. Students are heading to Career Services on the second floor of Robertson Hall to check out study aids.
First year law students are finishing their Christian Foundations paper, a take home citations exam for LARW, and are studying class notes and outlines feverishly in preparation for final exams.
This is definitely the final stretch in our semester long, legal education marathon. Law students have this last week of classes and then final exams over the next two weeks.
For those of us who woke up today feeling exhausted or just need a little kick to make it through this last stretch, remember that the first floor of the Library has a savory solution to make you smile. For just a dollar you can brew up a number of tasty tea or coffee creations that are guaranteed to boost your energy.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." --Philippians 4:6-7
By Stephanie Hartman
Amber Tones
Regent University is such a beautiful campus, especially this autumn season. I can't help but stop to admire the trees and flowers. I noticed this tree for the first time as I was walking towards Robertson Hall.
The saturated amber tones of the falling leaves reminded me that I am blessed to be alive. I am thankful for the change in seasons, the opportunity to study law, and for the passionate people who keep me encouraged. These are true blessings.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. What are you thankful for?
By Stephanie Hartman
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