TIMOTHY ROBERTS
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Why Loyola? Chicago has historically proven to be one of the best places to study the law. I visited each law school in the city, and my visit to Loyola spoke to me in the most profound way. The students displayed a rare combination of vigor, brilliance and personability, mixed with a passion to serve.
Why study the law? I have always had a passion for service, and I do not come from what most would consider a great community—I love where I’m from. The people seem to be forgotten and left behind when it comes to the accumulation of the resources necessary for a community to thrive, and I came to Loyola to become a resource for those who need help.
Before law school: I wrote a children’s book series, which was purchased by the Cleveland Public School district and is now being used as a resource for elementary school children throughout the entire city.
My superpower: Adaptability. There are not many situations where I will not know how to find community, make friends, and create spaces where others can feel seen and heard.
Best thing about law school so far: Having a chance to meet new people and make friends with brilliant people who come from completely different experiences and walks of life.
One thing I would tell future law students: Even though some may say that law school is completely competitive, I would argue that law school is just full of people who are looking for help to learn more and do more so that they can become the best lawyers that they can be.