Amicus #7: The Moving Reason A Yale Law Student Also Enrolled in Divinity School

Written By Yale Undergraduate Law Journal

This conversation with Briana Payton, a Master of Divinity and Law School student at Yale, shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to pursuing a career in law, driven by her passion for addressing racial systemic inequities and social injustice.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Early Life and Passion for Social Justice

  • 03:04 Journey to Law School

  • 05:55 The Role of Lawyers in Addressing Inequities

  • 08:54 The Immorality of Legality

  • 12:05 Value of First-Year Law Classes

  • 22:32 Navigating Ambition and Comparison

  • 24:00 Faith, Fear, and Purpose (Emotional)

  • 25:30 The Intersection of Faith and Career

  • 26:50 The Journey to Law School

  • 31:00 Following Passion and Taking Risks

  • 36:25 Defining Moments and Hobbies

  • 39:05 Legacy and Inspiration


    Thank you to the Vincent Library Reading Room in the Golden Center at the Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University for allowing Amicus to use their space.

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