I think Mercer law students are really unique and that they have some grit to them. Mercer definitely trains their students to be ahead and prepared once they leave the building. It's not just about "book smarts," it's about being the best lawyer you can and best advocate you can for your clients. One thing that did draw me to Mercer was the amount of student organizations we have. We have our habeas clinic, domestic violence clinic, bankruptcy clinic, we have everything from "BLSA," which is Black Law Students Association to "Outlaw" which is supporting the LGBTQ community.
I knew when I was looking at schools, and I'm from Nebraska, I needed some more welcoming, Mercer was just an incredibly open community, they were really inviting. And I saw all the programs they had, and I thought there would be just an ample amount of opportunity for me to drive here. I saw the SBA president come out and talk to all of us and I was really excited because I had no idea what SBA was. And she told us what the programs were, what SBA was, how to get involved, and the benefits, which included meeting friends, getting involved in the law community, getting involved in the Mercer and Macon community. And I thought this would be a great opportunity, especially as somebody from out of state to meet classmates and network.
I've been grateful to have lots of opportunities here to try as many different things as possible. And I've met more people than I've ever imagined. Just the connections and especially for after school, I know that I'll be secure in finding a job. I think Mercer Law has taught me that I am capable of a lot more than I really thought I was coming in. And it's pushed me to really see that to be a lawyer in general that imposter syndrome can get to you a little bit but it's made me realize I am very, very capable. Get involved in as many organizations as possible because you'll make tons of friends, you'll help the community and it's just an incredible experience.
