Name: Carlos W. Alexander
Age: 49
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Expected graduation year: 2016
Georgia Law achievements and awards: UGA Foundation Law Scholarship
Georgia Law extracurricular activities: Christian Legal Society, Davenport-Benham: Black Law Students Association
Undergraduate degree/institution/year: B.A. in sociology / Georgia State University / 1996
1. What did you do before attending law school?
I worked in banking.
2. Why did you choose to attend the University of Georgia School of Law?
The reputation of the school, its economic cost and location.
3. What inspired you to become a lawyer?
The legal efforts of Thurgood Marshall and others during the civil rights movement.
4. What are your plans after graduation?
Get a job.
5. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
I see myself having enough experience to choose whether to work in a firm or government or in house.
6. Who is your favorite Georgia Law professor? Why?
Professors Matt Hall and Michael Wells. They both explain things very well.
7. Thus far, what is your most memorable experience from your time at Georgia Law?
Meeting alumnus John Spalding (J.D.'85) who is vice president and assistant general manager of Cox Communications.
8. What are some activities/clubs/clinics you are involved in at the law school?
I am involved in the Civil Clinic and my placement is at the Federal Trade Commission office in Atlanta.
9. What do you enjoy most about law school?
Meeting the students.
10. What has been your most rewarding experience in law school?
My participation in the Atlanta Bar Association Minority and Diversity Clerkship placement with Cox Communications.
11. How has this experience affected your career plans?
It gave me a strong interest in employment law.
12. What are your hobbies?
Bowling and church.
13. If you could share an afternoon with anyone, with whom would you choose to spend it?
Author Max Lucado.
14. Where is your favorite place to study? Why?
The second floor of the law library in the carrels. It is quiet and well lit.
15. What are two things you always have to have with you when you study?
Coca-Cola and junk food.