Someone asked me at work earlier this week what I was in school for. That's not unsual, I get that question all the time. So as usual I answered that I was pre-law. And of course the follow up question was what type of lawyer did I want to be. And of course I answered a criminal justice defense attorney. But than I was asked why that type of lawyer. There usually aren't any questions after the second one. And that made me think...
I've always wanted to be a lawyer, just the type of lawyer has changed. Since I've been about five years old I have always been interested in the law and the police and the way things work. And for the longest I've wanted to be a prosecutor. I wanted to help put the "bad guys" away. It wasn't until recently that I switched the type of lawyer that I want to be from a prosecutor to a defense attorney. And the question is why? And the answer is because ......my brother.
I have a brother that is a year younger than me, so that means he's 20 for all those that read my blog and don't know how old I am. And we have the same mother and father. Grew up in the same household. And somehow he lost his way a little. Around his junior year in high school he got into the streets and started gang banging and selling drugs. At this time I was on my way to college and my younger sister who is 17 now was the valedictorian of her 8th grade class. Where he got this thrill or need to be in the streets no one knew and no one knew where it came from. But long story short, he got arrested and got back on track. It took him a while but he did it, and I'm so happy and proud of him. Right now he is a freshmen majoring in Accounting at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
And looking back and probing deep now, I realize that he is the reson I changed my mind. Because I know that every young man standing on the corner wasn't born a criminal and that he isn't necessarily a menace to society like the news and the media and the society itself wants you to think. Sometimes there are just some ppl who lose their way for a while, but they find their way back to that straight path. So I guess you can say my brother is my inspiration. And I'm glad that he is. I'm so proud of you lil bruh. You make me proud to be your big sister. I love you James! :)
I've always wanted to be a lawyer, just the type of lawyer has changed. Since I've been about five years old I have always been interested in the law and the police and the way things work. And for the longest I've wanted to be a prosecutor. I wanted to help put the "bad guys" away. It wasn't until recently that I switched the type of lawyer that I want to be from a prosecutor to a defense attorney. And the question is why? And the answer is because ......my brother.
I have a brother that is a year younger than me, so that means he's 20 for all those that read my blog and don't know how old I am. And we have the same mother and father. Grew up in the same household. And somehow he lost his way a little. Around his junior year in high school he got into the streets and started gang banging and selling drugs. At this time I was on my way to college and my younger sister who is 17 now was the valedictorian of her 8th grade class. Where he got this thrill or need to be in the streets no one knew and no one knew where it came from. But long story short, he got arrested and got back on track. It took him a while but he did it, and I'm so happy and proud of him. Right now he is a freshmen majoring in Accounting at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
And looking back and probing deep now, I realize that he is the reson I changed my mind. Because I know that every young man standing on the corner wasn't born a criminal and that he isn't necessarily a menace to society like the news and the media and the society itself wants you to think. Sometimes there are just some ppl who lose their way for a while, but they find their way back to that straight path. So I guess you can say my brother is my inspiration. And I'm glad that he is. I'm so proud of you lil bruh. You make me proud to be your big sister. I love you James! :)
love it!
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