Ben Gibson Have Completed His Graduation Form The University Of Florida And He Has Completed His Graduation With A Degree In Political Science. He Took Part In A Graduate Internship Program With The Florida House Of Representatives.

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Ben Gibson: A Leader for His Time
[By Mahsa Khalilifar]
Ben Gibson is 23 and in his third year of law school. Why so young? He graduated from the University of Florida in three years,
that’s why. Gibson, who graduated with a degree in political science, said his strengths and interests guided him toward the
legal area.
“I love challenges, competition, negotiation, Gibson is also the vice chair for student bar sharing amongst the presidents of America’s
advocating on behalf of others, and associations within the ABA Law Student law schools.”
persuading others,” he explained. Division.
Leaning toward real estate law, Gibson is
Now attending Florida State University “In this capacity, I serve as the looking forward to what a future in that field
College of Law, Gibson is definitely tackling representative of the student body presidents will entail.
challenges, especially as his school’s at all 196 ABA-accredited law schools.
student bar association president. He enjoys These presidents, in turn, represent all “Real estate in many ways drives the
it all, though; his passion for the subject was 150,000-plus law students in the country,” economy of Florida, and I’ve always loved
obvious as he described his outlook on the he said. “My job is to serve as a resource the idea of helping to develop a project
legal system: for all SBA presidents and to help facilitate and improving a piece of land for others to
communication, programming, and idea enjoy. [The real estate field also] has an
“I think it’s remarkable that our founders entrepreneurship aspect to it, which I really
Q. What do you do for fun?
chose to create a nation and a society that enjoy,” he said.
A. I love traveling, especially to warm spots
would adhere to the rule of law. Justice in the Caribbean and to the ski slopes of
and the idea that no man is above the law Colorado. I enjoy watching college football, Gibson stressed the importance of being
is a cornerstone of what we hold dear in grilling out with friends, watching movies, involved in school activities while at law
America. The rule of law is essential to an working out, running, and just spending school:
enduring society, and the fact that we have quality time hanging out with good people.
decided as a country to settle our disputes “Getting involved in student organizations is
Q. What CD is in your CD player right now,
not on the streets but in the courtroom is one of the best things you can do during law
or what is the last song you heard?
what separates us from many other nations... school. Law school organizations allow you
A. I listen to mostly country, classic rock,
An understanding of law, I believe, therefore, to network with other students who share the
and acoustic music.
is essential to an understanding of America same passions and ideas as you do. Serving
and who we are as a nation,” he said. Q. What is the last magazine you read? as a leader of a law student organization also
A. Fast Company. helps you to develop leadership skills you
Last year, Gibson took part in a graduate will call on as an attorney.”
Q. What is your favorite TV show?
internship program with the Florida House of
A. Entourage, Seinfeld, Man vs. Wild, and
Representatives. Although it is not easy to budget time
The Big Idea.
between his position with the student bar
“I worked with the Economic Expansion and Q. Who is your role model? association and his law school work, Gibson
Infrastructure Council and performed staff A. Above all else, Christ, my parents, and is determined to get what needs to be done
analyses on numerous pieces of legislation,” certain individuals I know who overcame done.
he explained. great obstacles to become the successes
they are today. “At times it is a juggle, but I would have it
The internship also paid for an entire year’s no other way. You have got to love what you
Q. What is something most people don’t
worth of law school tuition, and Gibson said do, which I do, or else you won’t be able
know about you?
it provided a great hourly wage, which made A. I used to host a teen talk show in high to deal with the late nights and ups and
the program even “more attractive.” school called For Real. downs of being a leader,” he explained.
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“Time management and discipline [are] “Law school goes by incredibly fast, but you, On the Net
key and making sure that you take care of as law students, have a great opportunity
yourself...have a real balance in all areas in front of you during this time in your life,” Florida House of Representatives
of life—spiritually, mentally, physically, and Gibson said. “Don’t hesitate to jump right www.myfloridahouse.gov
socially.” in and take plenty of risks. Make the most
of the opportunity that is laid before you. I American Bar Association, Law Student
Even though Gibson has had a busy schedule, guarantee when you look back on your law Division
he recommends that current fellow students school career you won’t regret it.” www.abanet.org/lsd/home.html
and upcoming students cherish their law
school years despite their hectic schedules. Florida State University College of Law
www.law.fsu.edu
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