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U.S. Army Brigadier General Ronald Sullivan <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Over the course of a candid lunchtime conversation, U.S. Army Brigadier General Ronald Sullivan shared insights on what it is like to pursue a legal career in the military \u2013 and tips on how to launch a successful legal career regardless of one\u2019s chosen sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His remarks were part of Campus to Career, a multi-month experience that brings law students an up-close look at the many ways one can successfully transition from law student life to a successful career. Speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds, each sharing insights and tips with anecdotes and humor. While Sullivan offered perspective on life as a military lawyer, much of his wisdom applied to all professional pursuits \u2013 and life in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key themes were the value of mentorship, the importance of teamwork, and the difference having the right mindset can make. \u201cKeep perspective. Be honest with yourself,\u201d he said when asked what 3Ls should do as they look for their first job out of law school. \u201cKnow why you\u2019re going into the office every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pursuing a legal career in military<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sullivan, who is Chief Judge of the U.S. Army Court of Appeals, gave an extensive overview of the Army Judge Advocate General\u2019s (JAG) Corps \u2013 \u201cthe greatest and oldest law firm in the world,\u201d a presentation slide boasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consisting of thousands of judge advocates, paralegals, and other professionals, the JAG handles cases related to military justice, national security law, administrative and civil law, and contract and fiscal law. They also support soldiers and their families through trial defense and other legal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sullivan touted the benefits of a military career: the challenging work, diverse and dynamic environment, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement \u2013 as well as the intangibles that would benefit anyone\u2019s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was, for example, Sullivan\u2019s military background that helped him cultivate a collaborative mindset that suited him well as he advanced in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe start in uniforms with no rank on them\u2026 with no names on them,\u201d Sullivan said. \u201cAnd we work together\u2026. We run together. We get to know each other. We push each other. We compete. And no one\u2019s bigger than someone else. And we take that to our area of practice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimizing one\u2019s time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was his father, also a veteran, who taught Sullivan the importance of getting a job done right over focusing on an allotted timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cMy dad would tell me that we work to task, not to time,\u201d Sullivan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He asked the students how long it takes to study for an exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt depends,\u201d said two students, nearly in unison, which elicited laughter from the room \u2013 given how often the phrase is uttered on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt might take ten hours, it might take two,\u201d Sullivan continued. \u201cBut it takes as much time as it takes for you to get the information down. That\u2019s the task. But if I told you it will take ten hours to study for your next midterm, and you do everything in six hours, I hope that you stop at six hours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it can also work the other way; if it takes more than ten hours, you do what it takes to get the material down. In a military context, working to task and not to time can mean the difference between life and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think any of you who paid your taxes this year want us to stop training before we\u2019re ready to actually go out there and do our job,\u201d Sullivan said. \u201cAnd that\u2019s what I\u2019ll ask each of you to do in your practice of law.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s more to come from Campus to Career this spring. See the full schedule and register for events<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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