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Jill Ingels |
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Where are you from (city / state) |
Oregon, Wisconsin |
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Where did you go to college (name / city / state)? |
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin |
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How where you involved in the Sports Law Program as a law student? |
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I was involved in the Sports Law Program in the following ways: |
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What experience was most valuable for you within the Sports Law Program? |
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I think from a practical standpoint, being a member and Editor-in-Chief of the Marquette Sports Law Review was the most valuable because the majority of my current position involves drafting and editing contracts and other types of documents. However, I must give credit to the sports law speaker events and the intramural negotiation competition as that is where I met my former supervisor at the Miami Marlins, as well as my current supervisor at the Milwaukee Bucks. I was able to use these connections while applying for positions and believe that these connections are part of the reason that I am in my current role with the Milwaukee Bucks. |
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What is your current job (title / organization)? |
Associate Counsel, Milwaukee Bucks |
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How did your participation in the Sports Law Program prepare you for your current position? |
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My participation in the Sports Law Program prepared me for my current position in several ways. Not only did I gain invaluable connections to individuals in the sports industry, many of whom I still stay in touch with and reach out to with questions to this day, but also the varying sports-related topics that I was exposed to during class has allowed me to better issue spot issues that come across my desk in my current position. When I was applying for the Staff Counsel position at the Miami Marlins, it was the Milwaukee Brewers internship -- that practical experience I gained while participating in the Sports Law Program -- that allowed me to transition from intercollegiate athletics (in compliance) to professional sports. I cannot imagine being in my current position without being part of the Sports Law Program at Marquette. |
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Would you recommend participation in the Sports Law Program to incoming admitted students? If yes, why? Please include any advice for these students as well. |
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I would absolutely recommend participation in the Sports Law Program to incoming admitted students. Not only is the Sports Law Program a great way to find law students who have similar interests to you and can lead to lifelong friendships, but the speakers, classes, and internship opportunities expose you to such a wide array of legal issues that will be valuable no matter what career you eventually choose. During your 1L year, your opportunities for participation will be limited to joining the Sports Law Society and attending the Sports Law Speaker Series events; however, your 1L year is the most important year in which you should focus your time on your studies and grades. While building relationships and gaining practical experience is important, your grades and GPA are equally important to employers, especially in the competitive industry of sports. Do not let the limited participation your 1L year deter you from the program and becoming involved as soon as you can, in as many opportunities as you can. |