Profile: Michael Boyle L'08
When Mike Boyle was studying to become a
Catholic priest, he was drawn to the idea of
helping people solve their problems. Nine
months in a monastery convinced him that
he'd have to find another route to his goal.
"I wanted to be out there having a different
kind of impact," he says. "I'm a doer."Financial aid allowed Mike to attend Penn Law, where he discovered a similar spirit of service. "I have been blown away by the administration's helpfulness," Mike says. "They seem to view law school and starting a career as tough enough without any artificial roadblocks. They go out of their way to help students get what they need."
After his first year, Mike found the sense of impact that he sought while he worked in New Orleans during the summer. He delighted in sharpening his legal skills while helping residents with everything from insurance cases to contractor fraud.
After graduation, Mike hopes to join a law firm, perhaps as a litigator. He likes preparing for trial and, once again, focusing on communications. "People tell you their stories," he says, "and you are listening, sifting through for the pieces that will make their stories compelling to someone else."
