Bernadine
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Dilemmas of being a public defender
Since I’ve begun working in indigent defense, I’ve been asked these questions so many times: How do you deal with representing criminals? How do you sleep at night? To be honest, I haven’t experienced a moral conflict with representing those accused of heinous crimes—whether it’s rape, child molestation, sexual assault, unlawful possession of drugs, or… Continue reading
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Is staying worth the sacrifice?
As I consider staying in American Samoa permanently, I’m realizing how much I’d be sacrificing. Living so far from my parents and sisters means missing out on family milestones, the little everyday moments, and even the mundane interactions that I once took for granted. It makes me question: Is this sacrifice worth it? Or more… Continue reading
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Should you go to law school?
I’ve had several people reach out to me, wanting to discuss their interest in law school. They’re curious about my journey: Why did I choose to go to law school? What am I doing now? What challenges did I face? What were the pros and cons of my experience? Would I recommend it? And if… Continue reading
Dine's Ethos 