Forensics introduced me to the real nitty gritty of the US legal system. I had always considered learning law, but ultimately it was UO Mock Trial that truly set me on that path. One of the most foundational experiences UO Mock Trial gave me was getting to observe a match judged by Chief Judge McShane for the District of Oregon inside of his own courtroom. It cannot be understated how incredible a position UO's forensics program inhabits. Few undergraduates can even hope to have the level of personal and professional development that the UO offers, and it is programs like Speech and Debate and Mock Trial that keep the UO at the top.

Ultimately, I returned to the UO to obtain my J.D. almost exclusively because my combined experience as an undergraduate duck made me want to come back. I knew that with programs like ours, I could be proud to come back and attend one of the best public universities in the PNW.