Goal: U.S. Air Force JAG Officer

I am a military veteran; I was recently deployed to Kuwait and returned two weeks before law school in 2022. Moving from Arizona to Wyoming and settling in before class began was a logistical nightmare. Thank you, Zillow, for helping me find a place!

 

Going through law school alone would be challenging, but networking can sometimes be tricky. Still, I’ve found that a community forms whenever a group struggles. Also, caffeine solves (and worsens) all problems. At the UW College of Law, the professors have all been accommodating. I’ve never had a professor who wasn’t willing to carve out time to help me; you merely have to reach out to them.

 

After graduation, I aim to commission with the United States Air Force as a JAG officer. JAG is the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, which entails being an attorney and an officer in the military. I’ll intern at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne this summer.

 

Favorite moments:

I’ve served active duty worldwide, which allowed me to see that children everywhere all have the same smile.

 

Advice for incoming law students:

I recommend doing something enjoyable before starting law school because it will be a bumpy ride for a few years. Blasting loud music while cooking is my stress relief.