A Salute to Those Who Serve 해외 카지노 추천” One Military Member해외 카지노 추천™s Path to a Career in Law
As an undergraduate student, Valentina Basile was interested in pursuing a legal education, but it wasn해외 카지노 추천™t the right time. 해외 카지노 추천śCompleting undergrad had burned me out, and I wasn해외 카지노 추천™t sure about committing another three years to law school,해외 카지노 추천ť Valentina said. Additionally, the Great Recession was hitting the country hard, and she couldn해외 카지노 추천™t find work as a paralegal. Instead, she joined the military 해외 카지노 추천” and started down a path that would help her achieve her dream.
On this Veterans Day, as we salute those who serve or have served, we want to share Valentina해외 카지노 추천™s story as an example of how military enlistment can play a vital role in achieving a law degree 해외 카지노 추천” and, in turn, help diversify the legal profession and make justice accessible for all.
Valentina enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in late 2009, committing to an initial four-year enlistment in exchange for U.S. citizenship and benefits via the GI Bill. During her enlistment, life happened again: She got married, had two children, and was diagnosed with thyroid cancer by the time she was 27. Her marriage took a turn for the worse, and as she raised young children and battled cancer, 해외 카지노 추천ślaw school was becoming a distant dream,해외 카지노 추천ť she said.
But things got better. She overcame her health problems, went through a divorce, and was able to refocus on what she wanted. She also was able to transfer within the Air Force, moving from budget analyst to paralegal. 해외 카지노 추천śI was surrounded by attorneys and JAGs, and they really encouraged me to take the LSAT and focus on what I really wanted,해외 카지노 추천ť she says. 해외 카지노 추천śBeing a paralegal introduced me to many of the administrative aspects of the law, and it also taught me more of the processes.해외 카지노 추천ť
During law school, Valentina became a reservist and transitioned to a part-time military career. 해외 카지노 추천śMy office, co-workers, and fellow reservists have been the most loving and supporting people,해외 카지노 추천ť she says, adding that her overall military career has given her a strong work ethic, the ability to multitask and practice at handling different personalities 해외 카지노 추천” all of which served her well in law school. 해외 카지노 추천śIt fostered personal growth and self-improvement,해외 카지노 추천ť she said.
The long, winding road to a law degree paid off: Valentina earned her degree, passed the New Mexico Bar exam and recently began work at a small boutique firm that works in insurance defense, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other specialties. 해외 카지노 추천śI absolutely love it,해외 카지노 추천ť she said.
For other members of the military interested in a career in law, she recommends finding a support system 해외 카지노 추천” 해외 카지노 추천śwhether it해외 카지노 추천™s one person, a group of people, or whatever.해외 카지노 추천ť The support of a significant other is key, too, she said: 해외 카지노 추천śThey have to realize this is a journey that both of you and your family will be on, and that family time and money will be constrained.해외 카지노 추천ť It해외 카지노 추천™s OK to take things slow, she added, and to seek advice from the military JAGs at your base. 해외 카지노 추천śMake an appointment and have that one-on-one time with them,해외 카지노 추천ť she said. 해외 카지노 추천śListen to their journey and their advice on what they wish they did better. You don해외 카지노 추천™t have to follow someone else해외 카지노 추천™s path, but use all their stories, tips, heartaches, and knowledge to find what fits best for you and run with it.해외 카지노 추천ť
Valentina해외 카지노 추천™s story is representative of so many courageous veterans and active-duty military members who, through achieving a legal education, now fight for justice, helping others, and making a difference in the world. As 카지노 celebrates those who serve, we also stand ready to help them reach their goals and add their diverse voices to the world of law. For more information about taking the next step in your law school journey, visit the Applying to Law School page at ez2cut.com.