How Identity Influenced An Attorney's Career At A Top Litigation Firm In Arizona
Davis, a first-generation and non-traditional law student, views their unconventional path as "the fire" that propelled their career, providing unique perspectives gained from corporate experience before law school. This experience allows them to mentor aspiring lawyers, emphasizing that "there's nothing wrong with taking time off" before pursuing legal education, a message particularly valuable to those considering non-traditional routes.
First-Generation Professional, Non-Traditional Law Student, Alternative Career Path, Work-Life Balance, Mentorship
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Davis Bauer
Attorney
Top Litigation Firm in Arizona
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management (B.S. Marketing, 2010-2014)
University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2018)
Marketing
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Law
Legal
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Davis's non-traditional path, including working in corporate America before law school, provided valuable experience and perspective.
2. Davis emphasizes that there's no single right path to becoming an attorney, highlighting the benefits of taking a gap year or pursuing law school later in life.
3. Davis's experience as a first-generation law student makes him/her a valuable resource and mentor for others considering similar paths, offering guidance and support.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a first-generation and non-traditional law student, how has that impacted your career?
I think it's actually been the fire I needed to really progress in this profession and move forward. I am a first-generation attorney; no one in my family had ever been to law school before.
I did have family members who wanted to become attorneys. My mom wanted to become an attorney, so I think she also inspired me in a way to become one. But I was also non-traditional.
I did not go to law school right after undergrad. I went into corporate America, so I'm technically non-traditional. There are pros and cons to that, but I think it worked out for me because I got to see what corporate America was all about before going into law school.
I have a family member who wants to go to law school, and I feel like I'm a resource to them. I can tell them about my gap year and share my experiences. I can tell them that there's nothing wrong with taking a gap year.
There's nothing wrong with taking time off before becoming an attorney or going to law school, or making that decision even when you're 30. So that's what I will say about this.
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