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Kevin G. Caspersz is the Managing Partner at Caspersz Chegini LLP. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2004 and specializes in Family Law.
The practice of law and all it entails: research, writing, advocacy, negotiations, litigation strategy, etc. These things were always attractive to me. The opportunity to work in that skill set while also helping individuals with their legal issues was ideal.
Perhaps how time consuming they are to complete.
I must admit that it has been over 20 years since I went through the application process. I remember writing genuinely and from the heart. I believe that I discussed how my Bachelor of Science and a year off of school working in an advertising agency would influence and affect my approach to law school and classes.
Time. The limited duration you have to complete the LSAT was always to be the opponent to overcome, forcing you to read, access, analyze, and reason quickly and accurately. With time, the questions can be answered much more easily. But can you do so quickly?
As stated above, I worked in advertising for about a year. I think it prepared me for a very fast-paced work environment, as well as having to deal with clients on varying levels. Most importantly, it reaffirmed that I didn’t want to be anywhere else other than law school.
I did not get accepted everywhere I applied and was waitlisted at two (2) of the law schools where I applied. As my heart was not set on attending a particular law school or even attending law school in Ontario only, I was not really setback by rejections or otherwise. I recommend keeping an open mind about where you attend.
I hope that applicants’ personal statements will still be read by live individuals and not processed through some type of algorithm. While I am sure AI will be useful to screen things like LSAT scores, university grades, etc., there will always need to be some human element to the assessment and evaluation of applicants, as good lawyers are far more than their statistics.
I practiced Corporate Tax for 3 years as a foreign legal consultant and then class action proceedings for approximately 5 years thereafter. I entered family law in the hopes of dealing with clients more frequently and on a more personal level while also having the opportunity to advocate more, as I enjoyed litigation.
Family law provides an enormously broad range of practice, from client management to alternative dispute resolution, drafting contracts, and agreements to trials. Family law allows a lawyer to hone their skills in all practice areas.
I strongly recommend volunteering or working in a family law firm prior to entering the practice to truly receive some exposure as to what family lawyers deal with on a day-to-day basis. You may be surprised how intense it can be!
There have definitely been some sacrifices to my personal and family time, especially given the unpredictable nature of family law. But, when the reason is to assist people embroiled in a difficult and challenging personal legal battle, especially when it involves children, the sacrifices are worthwhile.
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