UO Forensics honed my passion for the eloquence that language can bring to everyday conversation. It also honed my passion for our legal system and showed me the importance that even a simple understanding of law has on our lives. Once I graduated, I put the advocacy skills I learned in Mock Trial to work in the City of Portland, working to help make the city a safer place for residents and visitors. I was proud to put what I learned at the UO to real-world practice.