Patrick's Journey in Street Law

Allison Cohen interviews Patrick Campbell about his transformative experience with Street Law, from his high school days as a recent immigrant to his long-standing role on the board. Patrick shares how Street Law empowered him with practical legal knowledge and inspired his career in law. He emphasizes the importance of providing students with a sense of agency and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations. Patrick envisions Street Law as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering young people to navigate a changing world.

What is the primary focus of the interview with Patrick Campbell?

• His journey as a musician

• His experience with Street Law

• His career in sports

• His role as a chef

How did Patrick Campbell first learn about the Street Law class?

• He read about it in a newspaper

• Through a friend

• His guidance counselor suggested it

• By accident during a school event

What was Patrick's initial career aspiration before discovering Street Law?

• A career in teaching

• A career in engineering

• A career in business

• A career in medicine

What was the reaction of Patrick's ROTC instructor when he asked for elevator access?

• The instructor ignored him

• The instructor called for assistance

• The instructor refused and told him to tough it out

• The instructor agreed immediately

What was one of the practical topics Patrick learned about in the Street Law class?

• Advanced mathematics

• Historical events

• Cooking techniques

• Landlord-tenant law

What was the final activity in the Street Law class that convinced Patrick to pursue law?

• A field trip to a law firm

• A debate competition

• A guest lecture by a lawyer

• A mock trial

What did the judge say during the mock trial that inspired Patrick?

• You should consider a career in medicine

• You are performing better than some practicing lawyers

• You should focus on your studies more

• You need to improve your public speaking skills

What is Patrick's vision for the future of Street Law?

• To become a private law firm

• To limit its reach to only Washington DC

• To focus solely on sports law

• To become a household name focused on diversity and inclusion

What do students in Allison Cohen's classroom crave during discussions?

• A space for productive conversations

• Less interaction with teachers

• More homework

• More focus on sports activities

What role does Street Law play according to Patrick?

• It is a platform for sports training

• It focuses on teaching cooking skills

• It empowers young people with knowledge

• It provides entertainment