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Insights from Shadowing Judge Becker

Audrey Bledsoe shadowed Judge Scott Becker for a day to gain experience in family law. [1] During interviews at his office, Judge Becker provided valuable advice on his career path and lessons learned. [2] Bledsoe then observed Judge Becker meet with a client and the ex-wife's attorney to discuss the value of a property involved in a long-running divorce and custody case. [3] Bledsoe was inspired by Judge Becker's professionalism and problem-solving skills, and felt the experience would greatly aid her legal studies.

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Insights from Shadowing Judge Becker

Audrey Bledsoe shadowed Judge Scott Becker for a day to gain experience in family law. [1] During interviews at his office, Judge Becker provided valuable advice on his career path and lessons learned. [2] Bledsoe then observed Judge Becker meet with a client and the ex-wife's attorney to discuss the value of a property involved in a long-running divorce and custody case. [3] Bledsoe was inspired by Judge Becker's professionalism and problem-solving skills, and felt the experience would greatly aid her legal studies.

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Audrey Bledsoe

Ginger McClendon

PCIS

11-8-23

EOL#1: Shadowing Judge Becker

I had the eye-opening experience shadowing Judge Scott Becker with McCathern, on

October 26th, 2023 at both his office at The Star, and on the field. Judge Becker is currently

working on a 2+ year divorce case that includes the custody of son and various assets. Even more

valuable than Judge Becker’s incredible advice during our interview at his office, was the

experience to observe how he dealt with clients, his ease of communication and professionalism,

and understanding the logistics of a case that requires the expertise of a family lawyer. This day

was crucial to showing me the real work of a lawyer, although Judge Becker recommends I

experience a “boring but normal” day at his office, answering emails and contacting clients.

Nomatter, I left inspired and motivated to earn my place in this professional world.

During the interview, Judge Becker answered my questions with ease and interesting

input. He explained the life lessons he had learned in the early stages of his practice, as well as

the differences between his profession as a judge vs an attorney. Within 6 pages of notes, I took

away how law school will prepare me for how to learn, while my experience being more crucial.

Judge Becker has extensive experience with the ethics of Law, dealing with clients/lawyers,

which I will apply as I navigate the specific culture of law. This information will guide me to

power through the difficult early years of practicing law, and will act as my guide through the

learning curve.

On the field, I shadowed Judge Becker as he met with a client of several years, as his ex-

wife and her attorney joined us at a property owned by Judge Becker’s client, of which the party

would observe the value of the property and its items. Judge Becker was an example of
Audrey Bledsoe

Ginger McClendon

PCIS

11-8-23

professionalism, treating the situation with care and concern for all involved. Afterwards at

lunch, he explained the technicalities of events discussed by the two attorneys, and how the rest

of the case might unfold in the future. It was crucial to view all of the soft skills we have learned

in class being used in real time, as well as understand the need for quick problem solving and

strategic action on the part of the attorney representing a client.

Overall, I was greatly inspired by learning from Judge Becker’s actions as an attorney, as

well as his advice on the profession. Shadowing Judge Becker will be a crucial part of my

journey in studying law, and I will value this experience for many years to come.

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