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Undergraduate Institution & Grad Year

Troy University, 2021

Legal Interests

My legal interests are civil rights, real estate, and personal injury.

Hobbies

My hobbies are spending time with family, eating, playing basketball, working out, traveling, and playing my guitar and piano.

What do you think is the BEST thing about Cumberland School of Law?

I think the best thing about Cumberland is the community and how intentional the professors are with the students. Law school is very difficult, but Cumberland does a great job of making sure that the students have support and a plethora of resources to ensure success.

Why did you choose Cumberland School of Law?

I chose Cumberland because everyone I spoke with at admissions was very personable. I didn’t feel like I would be just another number, and the admissions team made me very comfortable. I knew I wanted to be an environment where I felt seen and valued, and Cumberland took advantage of every opportunity to show it would be just that. 

What do you most enjoy about studying law in Birmingham? What do you like to do in Birmingham?

I feel that Birmingham is the epicenter of the legal profession in Alabama. There is a strong network of lawyers in the city who are always willing to offer advice in any way they can. Aside from studying law, I love to explore all the food options that Birmingham has to offer. Additionally, I like to hike and take in the scenic views of the city.

Student Organizations/Extracurricular Activities

I serve as the Black Law Students Association’s co-chair for the Thurgood Marshall Symposium, and I am a new member of Cumberland Public Interest and Community Service organization. I also serve as an Admission Ambassador.

If you could give any advice to your Pre-Law school self, what would you say?

If I could give any advice to my pre-law school self, I would tell him to breathe. The transition to law school can feel extremely urgent and stressful. However, there are people rooting for you and they are willing to help. Lean on your community and take it one day at a time. It will all work out in the end, and you will be grateful for the journey and the amount of work it took to get here.

What do you plan to do after graduation?

After graduation, I plan on either doing a two-year judicial clerkship or a two-year fellowship at a civil rights organization or firm. Following my fellowship, I hope to begin my practice at a civil rights firm in Birmingham.