My Quinnipiac Experience (from a part-time student)

I chose Quinnipiac initially due to its location and small atmosphere. Since I chose to continue working full-time in New Haven, I wanted to attend a law school close by, and one in which an evening program would not be a detriment. Indeed, while a part time student, I was still able to participate in the Mock Trial Competition in my second year, which has been the best experience I've had in Law School. Having the chance to participate in such an extracurricular activity, even as a part-time student, has greatly influenced the future direction in which I see my career as a lawyer progressing. I have also been incredibly impressed, over the course of the last two-plus years, with the Quinnipiac Faculty. I have been fortunate to forge excellent relationships with a number of professors, and have, without exception, found them willing to remain after class to answer questions or to discuss topics of interest. I would say the best thing about Quinnipiac is the sense of comraderie that its environment fosters. While one hears horror stories of the intense competition that happens at law schools, and it is true that as law students, we are highly competitive individuals, I have found that the faculty, students, and staff take great pride in fostering a sense that we are all a part of the same process, academically, intellectually, and legally.

James Creswell '10
President, Mock Trial Honor Society