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Career Goals

Where this path leads

My short-term and long-term goals, why I am pursuing them, and how they connect to who I am.

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Long-Term Goals

A personal injury attorney

My long-term goal is to become a personal injury attorney. Growing up, I have been surrounded by family members who practice law, so the legal profession has always been a part of my life. Being exposed to it from a young age has inspired me to pursue a similar career.

My target is the University of Alabama School of Law.

Reflection: What have you seen up close in the family members who practice law that you want to carry into your own work?

Seeing family members practice law taught me that successful legal advocacy requires rigorous preparation, absolute integrity, and genuine empathy for clients facing difficult moments.

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Why This Path

Reading, writing, and work ethic

I have always enjoyed reading and writing, and I take a lot of pride in my academics. I believe these interests and my strong work ethic will help me succeed in law school and eventually as an attorney. I am also drawn to personal injury law because it gives me the opportunity to help people during difficult times in their lives.

Reflection: How have your reading and writing already shaped the way you think through a hard problem?

Writing research papers—such as earning the George Washington Honor Medal for essay writing—has trained me to analyze complex situations objectively, evaluate evidence critically, and present clear, structured solutions to multifaceted problems.

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Short-Term Goals

The next few years

In the short term, I plan to maintain strong grades, gain experience through internships, and prepare for law school.

Internship/Job: Securing a pre-law summer internship or shadowing role at a reputable law firm to gain practical exposure to legal operations and client advocacy.
LSAT Timeline: Beginning structured LSAT preparation during my sophomore year, targeting a primary test date in the summer following my junior year.
Campus Leadership: Active participation in Delta Kappa Epsilon, Honors Action programs, and student governance through the First-Year Council.

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How It Relates to My Identity and Values

Working hard, building relationships

Ultimately, I hope to become a successful attorney who works hard, builds strong relationships, and makes a positive impact on others.

That goal connects to the values on my About Me page: hard work, honesty, and treating others with respect.

Reflection: Which part of this goal feels most like who you already are, and which part are you still growing into?

The drive to work hard and build meaningful relationships feels core to who I already am. Mastering the advanced legal analysis and courtroom strategy required to advocate effectively for clients is the professional standard I am actively growing into.

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