Career Path of an Agency Counsel at Department of Defense
Andrew's path to becoming Agency Counsel at the Department of Defense involved diverse experiences, including "public speaking," "radio DJ work," and internships ranging from a US Senator's office to elementary school teaching. These varied roles, combined with coursework in political science and English, provided a well-rounded foundation for a legal career.
Communication, Internships, Political Science, Public Speaking, Higher Education
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Andrew Henderson
Agency Counsel
Department of Defense
Bates College
Pepperdine University School of Law (JD); University of Redlands School of Business (MA); Army JAG School (LLM)
Political Science, American Studies
Government & Public Sector, Law
Legal
Took Out Loans, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Internships in diverse fields (radio, teaching, US Senator's office) provided valuable experience.
2. Strong communication skills developed through public speaking, debate, and radio DJ work were beneficial.
3. Coursework in political science and English enhanced legal aptitude.
Transcript
Could you please walk me through your career path? Let's start with your experiences in college. Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
In college, a number of things likely played into my decision to pursue law. Classes like public speaking and debate were helpful. I was also a DJ at the campus radio station.
Additionally, certain coursework, particularly in political science and English, proved beneficial. I gained practical experience through internships.
I interned at a civilian radio station in town and at the college radio station. I also worked as an elementary school teacher's assistant. Furthermore, I interned in the office of a US Senator located near the college.
I believe all these experiences, a little bit of this and a little bit of that, helped prepare me to work in the legal field.
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