Amicus #6: He Spent 27 Years As A Marine. Now, He’s A Law Student.

Written By Yale Undergraduate Law Journal

The conversation with William Mitchell, a JD candidate at Yale Law School and a retired Marine Corps colonel, covers his journey from baseball to military service, the transition to the Marine Corps, the origin of his call sign 'Skull,' lessons from the military, reflections on the Constitution, a summer internship in Michigan, advice for undergraduates, and his future aspirations and impact.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey to the Marines

  • 02:44 From Baseball to Military Service

  • 04:14 Transition to the Marine Corps

  • 05:40 The Origin of the Call Sign 'Skull'

  • 07:29 Military Experience and Transition to Law School

  • 10:14 Lessons from the Military

  • 19:16 Transition to Law School and Reflections on the Constitution

  • 21:05 Summer Internship in Michigan

  • 23:39 Advice for Undergraduates and Reflections on Life

  • 31:45 Rapid Fire Questions

  • 33:53 Future Aspirations and Impact

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