Believe and Achieve: Latinos in the Law
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Latino and Latina lawyers share their stories about how they chose law as a profession and how they achieved their current success.
Chapter 1 - Field of Dreams
Topic: Some Latino men and women travel a long road to fulfill the dream of becoming a lawyer. Each realizes the importance of holding fast to a belief in his or her own capabilities. For some, the goal of a legal education is a route to self-discovery; for others, it’s an avenue for social change or economic security.
Duration: 3 minutes, 18 seconds
File Size: 13.3 MB
Chapter 2 - Family Values
Topic: A young Latina lawyer credits her family’s values and support for her own strong work ethic and her ability to attain her educational goals. She cites her role as translator and advocate in her community at a young age as one experience that steered her on a path toward legal education.
Duration: 4 minutes, 53 seconds
File Size: 19.2 MB
Chapter 3 - Challenging Perceptions
Topic: An entertainment lawyer – one of a tiny percentage of Latinos represented in the largest law firms – talks about challenging the common perceptions of what corporate America looks like.
Duration: 2 minutes, 56 seconds
File Size: 11.8 MB
Chapter 4 - "Education is the Key"
Topic: A federal judge describes her long journey from a housing project in an urban Puerto Rican neighborhood to the memorable day she was given a private tour of the White House, when she was a newly appointed federal judge.
Duration: 6 minutes, 56 seconds
File Size: 27.4 MB
Chapter 5 - Final Thoughts: Latino Lawyers Speak
Topic: Final words of advice from both young and veteran lawyers: Study hard. Be prepared. Work hard. Believe in yourself. Dare to dream.
Duration: 1 minutes, 25 seconds
File Size: 5.6 MB
