African americans Quote by Leah Ward Sears
“When I was growing up, so many of the important changes for African-Americans were being made in the United States Supreme Court and were being made by lawyers. I followed the court very intensely and wanted to do that for my life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
She was inspired by Supreme Court lawyers and decided to pursue a legal career to effect change for African-Americans.
In simple terms: Court lawyers inspired her legal ambition.
Follow role models to shape career goals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law school selection
- civil rights activism
- policy advocacy
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are your legal role models?
- How can you overcome barriers in the legal field?
Legal paths can be limited by systemic barriers despite inspiration.