Comments on: Which Law School Breeds Success?

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:05 +0000

[...] September 4, 2008, I decided to take a look at the law schools that some of the industry’s best have attended in the past. This week, [...]

By: sportsprof

sportsprof — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:36:21 +0000

The last university mentioned Valparaiso School of Law should be at the top as they have one of the only sports law clinics around and were featured at this past Beijing Olympics. Valpo produced two notable sports agents in Eugene Parker and the much younger Craig McKenzie who is also a talent agent as well.

By: zak

zak — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:27:54 +0000

it would be interesting if we could see a different list of successful agents who have not gone to law school.

By: JaQay Carlyle

JaQay Carlyle — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:28:35 +0000

I would have to agree with aGent37. Less like he’s hating or dissuading, and more like being real. It is too early in 8th. I’m similar to Gent in that I’m in law school and working with athletes, but in 8th grade I wanted to be a doctor (or batman). So the best advice is to study hard, be active & join clubs (if possible due to sports), but most of all work to be a success PERIOD. So when you do get more serious about your calling, you can take ANY path you want… Good luck young one, there is a lot to learn in these next 8+ years…

By: aGent37

aGent37 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:44:17 +0000

I hate to sound like an asshole, but I really don’t think to many college students know what they want to do when they grow up, much less an 8th grader. Her concept of sports law probably doesn’t go behind that Lebron James commercial in which he plays a famous defense attorney.

Heck, I’m in law school and a practicing agent and if you’d ask me what exactly sports law is I’d be hard pressed to give you an answer. The only think I can tell you for sure is that no class in high school (at least in terms of what I learned) has even slightly helped me get to were I am today.

Do well in school, play sports and be aggressive. Curriculum starts counting when your in college… not high school.

By: #1 Clause

#1 Clause — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:37:45 +0000

Well, you forgot a couple of good agents that went to Temple University School of Law: Leon Rose and Jeff Schwartz. You may also want to include Sam Goldfedder who works with Jeff.

As for aGent37’s response to Ms. Dahlby, I don’t agree that it is ever TOO early! Ms. Dahlby, what I would suggest is that your student take extra curricular courses in anything that entails public speaking or negotiation (i.e. debate team). Also, mak sure she has a thirst for reading and writing. Get her involved in creative thinking activities. All of these traits will not only help her in the sports agent career, but if she later decides it is not the career for her, it is a great foundation for several careers!

Come on aGent37, let’s get a little creative here and think outside the proverbial “box!” We should be a resource and not attempt to dissuade anyone from pursuing their dreams no matter how young! I am sure you may have had nay sayers in your life and just think of what would have happened if you listened to them! Fortunately for you and the clients you might represent, you did not listen to them and pushed forward in your life!

By: aGent37

aGent37 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:33:10 +0000

Shes in 8th grade… just make sure she makes it through high school with good grades and board scores. Wayyyyyy to early to start planning for an actual career.

By: Mimi Dahlby

Mimi Dahlby — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:34:01 +0000

My name is Mimi Dahlby. I am the Gifted/Talented Coor for the Hayward School District in Hayward, WI. I am working with a young lady who is extremely interested in a career in sports law. She is currently in 8th grade and we are developing her educational plan for the next few years.

Do you have suggestions/guidelines that would be helpful for this young lady to put her on the right track for college planning? We are looking for suggestions as to course work, summer programs, and prelaw programs that would prepare her for a career in sports law. She is also a very strong athlete, especially in basketball and track(throwing events).

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:57:54 +0000

No where in the post did I say that a law degree is necessarily. Nor did I say that it is in any way better than getting an MBA. Many successful agents have not gone to law school. Some have gone the business school route.

By: JaQay Carlyle

JaQay Carlyle — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:56:34 +0000

hurray McGeorge!! my school is repping the most famous name in baseball agentry, but they boast a huge 1 class in sports & 1 in entertainment law. This proves the most important thing is your relationships… the prestige of your law school is more important if you have no connections — pretty similar to everyday life. A hookup is better than the schooling UNLESS you have no hookup, where the opposite holds true.