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The speaker initially chose accounting for their aptitude with numbers and potential salary. However, during their junior year, they and a group of friends were victims of hate crimes, including keyed cars and hate mail. The school hired the Cochran firm, and the speaker felt helpless, inspiring a desire to help others facing similar experiences, leading to the decision to take the LSAT.
While in college, the speaker participated in Little Shop of Horrors and was recruited for mock trial. Initially hesitant, believing it was for future law students, the speaker joined mock trial during their senior year, became a national All-American, and was encouraged to attend law school. They applied, received a full ride, and decided to attend law school with the option to quit if they disliked it.