No One Gets There AloneAs I transitioned out of the Army and into law school, I appreciated the continued importance of mentorship. Friends who had already navigated law school admissions patiently edited drafts of my personal statement. The Critical Importance of Pipeline Mentorship ProgramsHaving been helped by so many folks along the way, I recognize not only the duty to pay it forward, but the critical need for mentorship in the legal profession. The lack of diversity in the legal profession is well documented.1 There are numerous levers to increase diversity in the legal profession, and specifically among judicial law clerks. As an ambassador in S2S’s Law School Group, I assist current and former service members to share their stories through law school application essays.

Source: Washington Post June 07, 2023 00:53 UTC