{"page_header":"Carl Battle \u201982","top_image":"","page_intro":"","page_content":"<div style=\"float: right; padding: 5px; width: 40%;\"><img src=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/carl-battle--300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"431\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>How would you describe your Delaware Law School experience?<br \/> <\/strong>I really enjoyed law school and the study of law, and my time at Delaware Law provided me with not only a quality education, but also served as the foundation for my successful career, authorship, and entrepreneurial ventures.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What influence did attending Delaware Law have on your career path?<br \/> <\/strong>I received a well-rounded education and, while in school, worked for the company that hired me full-time when I graduated. After that, I was readily presented with other opportunities to advance my career within the corporate Intellectual Property field, eventually becoming the chief patent counsel within a corporation.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What advice would you share with prospective students?<br \/> <\/strong>When choosing a law school, look for one that provides you with a well-rounded education and practical skills, the opportunity to contribute and network, and where you will enjoy the study of law.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What have been the benefits of the relationships you formed while at Delaware Law?<br \/> <\/strong>They&rsquo;ve been invaluable. I&rsquo;ve had business alliances and peers with whom to network &ndash; I&rsquo;ve authored books with former classmates and pursued entrepreneurial opportunities with them. They&rsquo;re tremendous resources to me and have helped create opportunities for me to thrive.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What was the benefit of being an Extended Division (ED) student?<br \/> <\/strong>Working while attending law school in the evening was important &ndash; it enabled me to gain valuable real-world experience while working toward my law degree. It also helped to finance my education.<\/p>","callouts":[],"callouts_visual":[],"page_fact_display":""}