Attorney at Butler Snow LLP

▸ BA philosophy, University of Mississippi
▸ JD law, University of Mississippi

“I became interested in a degree in philosophy because I enjoyed playing logical games and reading the works of Plato, Socrates and other philosophers in college.  Despite being viewed by some as boring, I found philosophical studies challenging and rewarding.   I decided to attend law school after obtaining my degree and I learned that most law schools were teaching using a method called the Socratic method.  My law school used the Socratic method of teaching and my degree in philosophy was very useful in helping me succeed in law school.  I am a trial lawyer and I have used many of the skills that I obtained from my philosophy training to assist me in my successful handling of cases inside and outside of the courtroom.  My philosophy degree made a real difference in my degree of success as a lawyer.”