Tim Hamilton

Tim Hamilton
1L

What undergraduate and graduate degree do you have?

Undergrad – Bachelor of Music Education, Brass emphasis from Morehead State University
Grad – Master of Music, Trumpet Performance from Appalachian State University

What is your hometown?

West Union, Ohio 

What do you love most about your family?

My parents gave me a great foundation in reason and supported me in my career as a musician.

What made you want to serve your country?

I always wanted to serve since I was young, and I wanted to give back to my community and country through that service. 

What are you most proud of?

All the times I performed Taps at military funerals.   

Why do you want to be a lawyer?

I want to do my part to make the world a better place. The law is a great area to do good on an individual and community level.

What do you like most about Louisville Law?

The faculty are supportive, and I have learned so much from them. Professor Ochs, Giesel, and Abrams have made the challenging content of the courses attainable. 

In five years, I want to be...

Completing the Part-Time program and taking the Bar!

How have you changed since you started law school?

I have learned how to read and process information faster. I feel like I’m starting to “think like a lawyer.”

What would you tell a 1L about law school and/or life?

Since I am in my first semester, I would go back in time and tell myself to have a better plan for time management very early in the term to balance work and school. Part-Time law school with a full-time job is a LOT!

How do you cope when times are challenging?

It depends on the challenge, but I typically face the challenge head on and take periodic breaks if needed. It is helpful to set a timer to work intensely for a set time, give yourself a set time to take a break, and then back at it!

Your favorite quote?

The poem “If—” by Rudyard Kipling