Trial and Appallate Lawyer

Name: Charles Lundberg

Major: philosophy

Law School: U of MN

Description of your job: Trial and appellate lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of legal malpractice defense, appeals and legal ethics.

Is there anything in particular that you did during your undergrad that benefited you more than anything else in getting through law school and/or transitioning into the legal profession? learned how to write well.

If you had a chance to go through law school all over again, is there anything you would do differently? I wouldn't have worked (in outside employment) as much.

Is being a lawyer what you expected it would be? Why or why not? No. It's much, much more enjoyable than I ever expected.

What is it like transitioning from being a law student to being a lawyer? So long ago I can't remember.

Is there anything students should know about the legal profession before they decide to commit their life to it? As much as possible.

What does a typical day look like for you as a lawyer? Reading, writing, talking on the phone occasional court appearances.