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Segment Synopsis: Thomas Van Stydonck Supreme Court Judge, 7th Judicial District. Graduated law school 1973, entered with class of 1969. Left after freshman year for Navy and then returned a year later. UB only school applied to, close to home, affordable. Eagle Street campus. 160 students. 4 year program. Change in dress/students in 4 years. Criminal Procedure, Jim McGavern. Exposure to courts being at Eagle Street location. Social activities: drinking and partying, Chippewa, Laughlins Bar. No contact with classmates. UB preparation.
Keywords: Caliber of Students; Career / Military Service; Choosing UB Law School; Classes; Eagle Street Campus; Experience as Student; Legal Education; Student Culture; UB Preparation
Subjects: CAREER: MILITARY; EDUCATION; UB LAW AS STUDENT; UB LAW MISCELLANEOUS
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Segment Synopsis: Type of law practice? Litigator. Assistant DA Monroe County for 5 years. Small litigation firm 20 years, elected to bench 1998. Greatest achievement? Daughter going to UB Law and now a DA. Taught Trial Techniques. 1st job hardest to get after law school. Do over? Would like a career he could switch every ten years. Balance with family life. Job with firm was family friendly. Involvement with law school? Does CLEs. Holds luncheon for incoming freshmen at UB Law from Rochester. Advice? don't get discouraged. Profession is what you make of it.
Keywords: Children / Grandchildren; Continuing Role; Employment / Jobs / Wages; Family; Practice; UB Academic Advisors
Subjects: FAMILY HISTORY; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; UB LAW FACULTY
