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Christian Ogata

As an undergrad, you were a debater, and you also held judicial positions in student government. Which of the two has proven to be more useful in your legal studies?

Both student government and debate provided me with useful tools for law school, but I would say that debate overwhelmingly shaped my approach to law school. My years spent in debate taught me how to research efficiently, craft thoughtful arguments, and helped me improve my oral advocacy skills.

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Faculty Scholarship Highlights: Lena Rieke

Lena Rieke is a Research Librarian and Assistant Professor for the Wiener-Rogers Law Library at the Boyd School of Law and is also a member of Boyd’s 2017 graduating class.   

Student Spotlight: Christian Ogata

As an undergrad, you were a debater, and you also held judicial positions in student government. Which of the two has proven to be more useful in your legal studies?

Both student government and debate provided me with useful tools for law school, but I would say that debate overwhelmingly shaped my approach to law school. My years spent in debate taught me how to research efficiently, craft thoughtful arguments, and helped me improve my oral advocacy skills.

Alumni Spotlight: Lt Col Cindie Blair ‘03

Lt Col Blair is a Staff Judge Advocate and currently serving in Okinawa, Japan

 

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