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Terrance Barker: DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL

published March 05, 2007

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<<"I went through a year of surgeries, physical therapy, and emotional recovery," Barker said.

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While many people would have given up in his position, Barker became even more determined to finish his education and graduated from DePaul in May 2006.

"DePaul wanted me to come back, and my family was eager to assist me," Barker said. "I would not allow this accident to take everything away for me. So I made up my mind that I could do this with God on my side! After adjusting to a new way of studying, and using computer voice recognition software that would allow me to do word processing, I completed my law school education at DePaul University College of Law!"

Before his accident, Barker worked as a bodily injury claims specialist for State Farm Insurance. He interned for the company as an undergraduate, was offered the job upon graduating, and continued to work there during his time at law school.

"It was a very challenging job! You are faced with the task of trying to make people whole again after their involvement in an auto accident! The insurance industry lacks a favorable reputation, so you have to ensure the party you have their best interests at heart! However, it was a great experience due to my involvement in negotiations, arbitrations, and trials," Barker said.

Barker, who took the bar exam last week, wants to practice civil litigation, since one can work in a variety of fields, such as tort litigation, product liability, employment discrimination, etcetera.

He credits his desire to become a lawyer with the courtroom television shows he watched as a child. He loves the fact that the law is constantly changing, saying you will never be bored studying law.

"The law is a revolving sphere! You will never become stagnant in your thoughts! The moment you believe you have the answer to a legal issue, you come across an opinion that forces you to rethink your position," Barker said.

According to Barker, his favorite memory of law school was his last official day of law school.

"Outside of the fact that you realize it's over, I reflected on the many struggles that I went through to get to this point. It was an instant feeling of pride," Barker said.

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Barker encourages students who have gone through difficult times to remember that law school is challenging for everybody.
 
Q. What do you do for fun?
A. I love movies! Also, I am learning the game of chess.
Q. What CD is in your CD player right now?
A. Jill Scott. She is a great singer and poet.
Q. What is the last magazine you read?
A. No time to read magazines, thanks to the bar exam!

"However, if you were able to get in, then you have the talent and ability to finish," Barker said.

Everyone who has come in contact with Barker has been impressed with his tenacity and willingness to take on the challenges presented to him.

"Terrance is an extraordinary young man who has defied the odds to earn this honor. He put forth a remarkable effort, and we all celebrate in what he has been able to achieve," Dean of Students Diana White said in an article on the school's website.

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published March 05, 2007

( 29 votes, average: 4.7 out of 5)
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