I knew I wanted to be a lawyer when I started following the
O.J. Simpson Trial. As a young boy, my legal hero was
Johnny Cochran because of his prowess as a litigator
and linguistic flair. Once I got older and
began to research Johnny Cochran for
various school projects, I learned that
Johnny Cochran believed that a single
dedicated man could use the law to
change society and that his career
was a calling to fight for what was
right. Johnny Cochran sparked my
interest in the law because I admired
his ability to overcome significant odds
and challenge legal, social and racial
inequalities.
Cochran
Further, while Johnny
gained
notoriety
for
successfully defending the rich and
famous, he was also well known for
defending the poor and serving his
community.
In
my
volunteer
/ extracurricular experience during my
undergraduate
years,
the
most
important things I took away were the
humbling experience of contributing to
my community and learning how to
utilize my talents for the benefit of
others. For me going to law school
wasn't just a goal, it was my calling. That is why I went to
law school.
Andrew Sudano is a member of the Ontario Bar Association.
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