Partner Jim Carr was featured in the Notre Dame publication The Law School, discussing the importance of a mentor support group to first generation law students.

“First-generation law students are at a significant disadvantage in navigating law school as compared to students who come from a family with a member who is a lawyer. I had no idea what to expect in law school, no idea how to prepare for class or for finals, how to establish connections, why networking is important, and the different types of jobs available to graduating law students,” he said. “I was in a perpetual state of shock for most of my first year. The First Generation Professionals student group will have a liaison on the NDLA Board who can help this group of law students navigate these difficult issues so that they can feel confident as law students to allow them to achieve success as a law student and, ultimately, in the legal profession.”

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Kelley Drye’s Jim Carr Featured in The Law School Discussing First Generation Professionals Mentor Group