William Burroughs

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Hometown

Yuma, AZ

Education

  • J.D. Candidate, Notre Dame Law School, ‘10
  • A.B. Biology, Brown University, Providence, RI ‘05

Work Experience prior to coming to NDLS

  • Teach For America, Corps Member, May 2005-May 2007
  • Tolleson Union High School, Biology Teacher, May 05-May 07
  • Tolleson Union High School, Varsity Football Assistant Coach, same dates

Extracurriculars:

  • Journal of Law, Ethics, and Public Policy, Note Editor
  • Business Law Forum, President
  • Mock Trial Team, Member
  • Black Law Student Association
  • Sports Communication and Enterntainment Law Forum
  • GALILEE Participant in NYC
  • Irish Law 2008: Insiders Guide Section Editor
  • Intramural Flag Football
  • Bengal Bouts Heavyweight Champion, Spring 2008

Work Experience During Law School

Summer 2009: Internship: Judicial Intern with the Honorable P. Kevin Castel of the Southern District of New York
Summer 2008: United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois — Chicago, IL

Future Plans

Joining the Navy and pursuing a career in the JAG Corps.

NDLS Community:

“I couldn’t have asked for a better mix of classmates to spend time around campus and in the library. Everyone around the law school is friendly. Someone is always willing to get out of the school and enjoy the beautiful campus or play a pickup game. Another aspect that made a difference is that my classmates are willing to work and study together.

NDLS Faculty:

“All of the professors are very welcoming, whether you are asking a question in class, stopping by office hours or just happen to catch them out at Legends on a Friday, they are always willing to answer your questions with a smile.”

NDLS Experience:

“What more can you say about Notre Dame, the campus is beautiful, the student body is spirited and the Law School is right in the middle of it all. I am looking forward to the remainder of my time at school, especially being able to see the progression of the new building.”