College Experiences That Helped an Attorney at a Small Law Firm Succeed
John's undergraduate success stemmed from diverse experiences, including "juggl[ing] a lot of different things" through intercollegiate sports and leading a fraternity, developing crucial organizational and social skills. The logical thinking fostered by computer science studies, coupled with extracurricular leadership roles, proved invaluable in their legal career.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management
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Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
John Fricks
Partner/attorney
Small Law Firm
Cal Poly
Boston University law degree (J.D.)
Computer Science
Law
Legal
Video Highlights
1. Develop strong organizational skills by taking on leadership roles in extracurricular activities or clubs.
2. Learn to manage multiple responsibilities effectively by participating in sports or other time-consuming commitments.
3. Cultivate strong communication and public speaking skills through involvement in social activities and organizations.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
It wasn't networking, it was just growing up. I helped start a fraternity, which got us into organization. I was putting in 30 hours a week on that.
I played intercollegiate sports, so I learned how to juggle a lot of different things. I was on the Cal Poly soccer team.
Computer science taught me logical thinking and how to break down a big problem into smaller problems, solving each one top-down. But there wasn't one specific thing, not one internship, although I did have internships at Rockwell.
Instead, it was about getting things done, enjoying life, and realizing I needed social skills and the ability to speak publicly. My nickname in the fraternity was Tip, because at that time the Speaker of the House was Tip O'Neill. Some might say I was tall and skinny with a lot of hair, looking a bit like a Q-tip. But I think it was the association with Tip O'Neill.
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