During his time in law school, Clements has participated on the moot court and trial teams. He feels that his experiences in student organizations have helped to enhance his law school career.
"You have the opportunity to develop skills, especially in the organizations I am involved in," Clements said. "Additionally, I've become very good friends with the people I've worked with."
Last summer, Clements interned in the legal department of Raycom Media, a broadcasting company based in Montgomery. His work consisted primarily of contract work, and he enjoyed the fact that attorneys there dealt with a wide variety of legal jobs rather than specializing in just one. Due to graduate this year, Clements said he would not mind receiving a call from Raycom but is looking into clerkships for the time being. Beyond that, he is unsure of what field he wants to pursue after graduation.
"Realistically, what you end up doing is likely defined by who hires you," Clements said. "I have a niche with my information technology background...so if I find something related to that, great!"
After three years of studying law, Clements says that some of his favorite courses and professors have been the ones who challenged him.
"I particularly like the 'rule'-based courses," Clements said. "In an odd way, they seem kind of like big board games played with a really complicated set of rules. I also really enjoy the practical skills classes such as appellate and trial advocacy. I've found the advocacy classes have improved my writing skills, public speaking skills, and self-confidence."
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In his spare time, Clements plays the mandolin in his bluegrass band, the Coosa River Broadcasters. The other band members are all practicing attorneys; they play the banjo, upright bass, and guitar.
Clements has been married for a little more than three years and says that he is fortunate to have a wife who has supported him in his decision to change careers and who was willing to make a move from Chicago to Montgomery.
