Jacqueline Rudloff is a third year law student at Florida Coastal School of Law and anticipates a May 2013 graduation. Although Jacqueline has several areas of interest, she plans on practicing public interest and commercial litigation. She decided to go into the law because she wants to be part of the decision-making process and she wants to utilize her sales skills at a higher level.
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Jacqueline graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville in May 2010. While studying at Florida State College, she was a member of the Honors Society and the inaugural President of the Business Club.
She served as a Research Assistant for Bar Testing Accommodations in 2011. In 2012, Jacqueline worked for the Consumer Law Clinic. When asked if she participated in any externship programs, she replied, “I participated in two judicial clerkships, one with Judge Arias (2011), Duval County Court, and one with Judge Glenn (2012), United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District. I wrote orders and assisted with the analysis process for forming opinions for the court.”
Jacqueline is currently the Research and Writing Editor on the Editorial Board at Florida Coastal School of Law. Her article entitled, “No Strings Attached: Negotiability in the Mortgage Arena” was published in The Student Appeal on March 7, 2013. The accomplished writer also helped her husband publish Dan in Space, a comic book series. Jacqueline explained that a Kickstarter campaign funded the first of the successful comic book series in April 2012.
What are Jacqueline’s hobbies? She stated, “I like to read and I love to garden and cook. Also, I don’t think I will ever be able to spend enough time with my dog Cotton, my husband, or my nephews, Chris and Alex.”
Jacqueline’s Academic Law Career and Future Aspirations
What are Jacqueline’s key accomplishments? “Getting through law school, leaving my former job and finishing a comic book with my husband.”
Jacqueline discussed her key strengths and skills that she would like to use to advance her career goals. She asserted, “I never give up, I have a strong work ethic, I don’t meet a stranger, and I really enjoy the art of sales, but I am passionate about helping people, which includes everything from a single mom to a huge corporation.”
As for her weakness, Jacqueline noted, “I think I have weaknesses that are unique to every situation and when I am faced with a new project, I typically assess where I could have been stronger and work on that.”
Since law school can be hectic at times, Jacqueline pointed out how she relieves stress.
“I think I like stress because when there is stress around I seem to thrive the best. I enjoy problem solving. When it gets to be too much, I simply start taking it one day at a time.”
Where does Jacqueline derive her confidence? “By the vast amount of support I have had throughout my life and the various people that have told me I can do it.”
Three Wishes to Live By, Dealing with Fear, Major Obstacles, Volunteer Experience and Great Achievements
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In regards to handling fear, Jacqueline stated, “When I was a firefighter, I was in an interview and one of the firefighters interviewing me asked me if I was afraid when I went into a burning building. I said ‘No.’ He said, ‘Well I am and it is that fear that keeps me safe.’ I have lived by that ever since. Fear keeps me safe, but I still go in the burning building.” The fearless woman served as a firefighter for three-and-a-half years. Jacqueline said she was the only female firefighter in her fire academy. Although the fire academy did not have a woman’s restroom at that time, Jacqueline persevered and even outperformed some of the men.
Jacqueline was asked if she had faced any obstacles in her life. She replied, “I come from humble beginnings. I have worked my entire life to build something for myself and my family. I finally feel like I am beginning to do that now.”
Jacqueline talked about her volunteer experience. “In addition to the Rotary Club of Arlington I also assisted with the production team at Christ Church in 2010/2011. I was even the director at one time. I volunteered with Lucky Cat Adoptions in 2009. I have done various projects within Rotary during my time there.”
Is there any particular achievement or activity she would like to share with our readers? Jacqueline pointed out, “I have had the opportunity to work with Rotary for over 5 years now and we have done everything from provide better facilities for an at-risk neighborhood Boys and Girls Club to paint a caboose at the local park. It is an organization that I am very proud to be a part of.”
Legal Role Models, Personal Philosophy, People You Want to Surround Yourself With, Most Influential Traveling Experience, Favorite Quote, and Final Thoughts
Does Jacquelinehave any legal role models? She disclosed:“Ruth Ann Hepler, an attorney in Jacksonville Florida, Mary Margaret Giannini, my Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law professor as well as a huge victim’s rights advocate, Laura Boeckman, my consumer law professor and amazing lawyer in the public interest sector, Peter Marchetti, my bankruptcy professor, who is devoted to his students and Scott DeVito, my 1L contracts professor, who probably saved my law school career because he took the time to care, and Patti Rudloff, my mother-in-law who is an amazing attorney and mentor.”
What is Jacqueline’s personal philosophy? “My personal philosophy is to keep a strong mind and a warm heart.”
What kind of situations and people is Jacqueline attracted to? What kind of situations and people does the law student avoid? “I am attracted to people that are positive and that want to hear about me as much as they want to tell me about them.” As for situations and people to avoid, Jacqueline said, “Negative people.”
The future attorney discussed her most influential traveling experience. “In 2012, I went to Bangkok, Thailand, for the International Rotary conference. It was my first time out of the country. It was amazing to be surrounded by so many influential people in the world, but also be so close to horrible poverty.”
Jacqueline’s favorite quote is by Dylan Thomas: “Do not go gentle into that good night.” She explained that she likes the quote because “you get one life to live, so go for it.”
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