THE EDUCATORS
In most states, before an aspiring attorney can sit for the bar exam, they have to earn a law degree from an accredited law school. These educators explain how they became professors and what motivated them during their teaching careers.
Professor Michelle Jacobs
Centering Community
Professor Michelle Jacobs' first interaction with the legal system was watching a criminal prosecution of a member of the Black Panther Party. From the moment she realized she wanted to be a lawyer, Professor Jacobs centered and advocated for community. Professor Jacobs led a storied career before joining the faculty at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
From the age of 13, Professor Jacobs knew she wanted to be a lawyer. In this clip, she explains her first interaction with the legal profession.
Throughout her interview, Professor Jacobs explains her ideas about how to advocate for clients by centering their issues and experiences. In this clip, Professor Jacobs explains why community is vital to being a attorney.
Professor Jacobs retired from the University of Florida Levin College of Law on December 31, 2021. She explains why in this clip.
Professor Kenneth Nunn
Activism and Advocacy
Professor Kenneth Nunn grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and used sports as his springboard into higher education. As a student at Stanford, Professor Nunn came to learn about activism and how activism shapes societies throughout the world. While in practice, Professor Nunn spent years working as a public defender. Eventually, his career led him to academia and teaching at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Professor Nunn left the institution in December 2022.
Professor Nunn centers his understanding of law and society with the definition of activism. In this clip, he explains the relationship between the two concepts.
In law school, after the first year, students may choose their coursework. In this clip, Professor Nunn explains why he chose certain classes when he was completing his law degree.
Professor Nunn taught a variety of criminal law classes at the University of Florida. In this clip, he explains his approach to teaching.