The Owls Patrol met with lawyer Paul Sumilas for their career trip.
By ALAIA SAKHAI – Owls Patrol Leader
The Owls Patrol had the privilege of learning from lawyer Paul Sumilas for our Career Trip on January 26. It was an exciting and educational experience for everyone involved.
Mr. Sumilas is a Criminal Defense Lawyer, and he discussed his experience as a lawyer. He explained what criminal defense means and how he represents people in court. Before Mr. Sumilas became a lawyer, he grew up around lawyers, and before attending law school, he worked as a paralegal. This gave him early experience in the legal field and helped him understand what the job would be like before fully committing to it.
On a normal day, Mr. Sumilas investigates situations and works to help people in certain cases. The hardest part of his job is his responsibility for the people he works with.
Mr. Sumilas described what it was like to be in court, explaining how important it is to stay focused and confident. He said he doesn’t get too nervous because he would go in well prepared and ready to support his client. He also mentioned that preparation is the key to success in the courtroom.
He said that if he could go back in time and choose a different job, he would still choose to be a lawyer. This shows his dedication to his job and his enjoyment of it.
Overall, the Owls Patrol learned a lot from this Career Trip, and we are thankful that Mr. Sumilas took the time to share his knowledge and experiences with us. We had a great experience learning more about what it is like to be a lawyer.
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