Student Feature

Madalyn Dowell 3L and Veterans Legal Services Clinic Student “Fostering trust and collaborating with clients is a universal skill in all facets of law, and it’s one I will carry … Student Spotlight: Madalyn Dowell

Fouz Abu-Obeid 3L and two-year RWA Teaching Assistant “That moment when something finally clicks for someone else — that’s why I love being a TA.” Fouz Abu-Obeid is a third-year … Student Spotlight: Fouz Abu-Obeid

Twenty-two years ago, Mark Young graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in political science and a plan to attend law school. But a part-time job in television … A Career Reimagined: Mark Young’s Pivot from Broadcasting to Law

In the quiet months after her husband’s death, April Muhammad found herself searching for direction. She had poured years into caregiving and motherhood, and for the first time in a … A Calling Reclaimed: April Muhammad’s Path from Grief to the Law

As a child, Chris Carlisle sat captivated beside his family, eyes glued to episodes of Matlock and Perry Mason flickering across their living-room television. In those evenings filled with dramatic … Detours to Determination: Chris Carlisle’s Path to Law School Graduation

Story by Felisha Weaver; Portrait by Larry Rhodes Transformative leadership is not a cliché to Clifford McLeod, it’s his legacy. The outgoing Student Bar Association (SBA) president and May 2025 … A Legacy of Leadership: Clifford McLeod’s Impact at Bowen

By Felisha Weaver The road to a law degree isn’t always smooth—especially when it’s paved with long commutes, late night classes, and the constant balance of school, work, and motherhood. … Setting the Example: How Jessica Schoultz Balances Law School and Motherhood