Professor Lee A. Albert

Segment Synopsis: He was trained in the Legal Process Tradition, because the school thought that there should be a great deal of emphasis on the process of career development. He was familiar with the dean at the time because they knew each other from Yale Law school (where Albert attended). He was offered a job by that dean in 1975.

Keywords: Mentors; Value of Education; Yale University

Subjects: EDUCATION

Segment Synopsis: There was an emphasis on law and social science when he was a professor. A lot of faculty members and him valued lawyers and students that were historians. A strong program was developed in regards to law and social science. He believes that the UB reputation changes each year and it is generally hard to articulate. People's perception of UB was better after him because of the programs he developed. Opinions on the school vary due to news and current issues, and he notes that the Dean is in charge of shaping the curriculum and faculty. Even though it isn't an easy answer, he believes that his fondest moments were seeing special students graduate; it made him feel accomplished. His greatest accomplishment at the law school was when he was involved in law and health care. He did some writing in the field and managed a merger, and it was gratifying for him. He worked with faculty to set up intense courses for medical students, and it was a novelty to witness.

Keywords: Choice of Law; Experience as Student; Faculty / Professors; Graduate / Professional Training; Law Students; Teaching Law; Value of Education

Subjects: PERSONAL ISSUES; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; UB LAW FACULTY

Segment Synopsis: Constitutional law, administrative law, and law science and medicine has been his main stage in terms of teaching and scholarships. One aspect lost over the years are social activities with students. There used to be a tighter relationship in regards to socializing, and especially in bigger groups. Some students are known well, but not all. He believes that it can be reversed quite easily.

Keywords: Advice; Being a Lawyer; Changes; Choice of Law; Experience as Student; Law Faculty; Reflection

Subjects: LAW; PERSONAL ISSUES; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; TEACHING; UB LAW AS STUDENT; UB LAW FACULTY