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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 33 MIN

He Spent 27 Years as a Marine. Now He's A Law Student.

from Amicus: Yale Undergraduate Law Journal's Podcast · host Yale Undergraduate Law Journal

The conversation with William Mitchell, a JD candidate at Yale Law School and a retired Marine Corps colonel, covers his journey from baseball to military service, the transition to the Marine Corps, the origin of his call sign 'Skull,' lessons from the military, reflections on the Constitution, a summer internship in Michigan, advice for undergraduates, and his future aspirations and impact.Chapters00:00 The Journey to the Marines02:44 From Baseball to Military Service04:14 Transition to the Marine Corps05:40 The Origin of the Call Sign 'Skull'07:29 Military Experience and Transition to Law School10:14 Lessons from the Military19:16 Transition to Law School and Reflections on the Constitution21:05 Summer Internship in Michigan23:39 Advice for Undergraduates and Reflections on Life31:45 Rapid Fire Questions33:53 Future Aspirations and Impact

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