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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOne of my nieces received her J.D. from Stanford this weekend
Thought of going but I know she and her hubby would prefer a trip to Jamaica later in the year
I watched the commencement -they sure had fun -Bloomberg spoke.
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
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One of my nieces received her J.D. from Stanford this weekend (Original Post)
malaise
Jun 2013
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hobbit709
(41,694 posts)1. Juvenile Delinquent?
Just being a smartass. I know what it stands for. Congratulations.
malaise
(296,399 posts)2. Her aunt might have qualified for that one
She wanted to be an attorney at four when the sister below me graduated
Really proud of her.
livetohike
(24,303 posts)3. Congratulations to your niece!
malaise
(296,399 posts)6. Thanks
Brother Buzz
(39,957 posts)4. Junior colleges award JD's these days?

Kidding aside, a law degree from Stanford is a heady accomplishment - your niece is going places, I guarantee it.
malaise
(296,399 posts)5. As long as she remembers her social responsibilities
I'll back her.
Brother Buzz
(39,957 posts)7. One would assume that seed was planted decades ago
You backing her is an obligation, Auntie.
malaise
(296,399 posts)8. She's quite a progressive
LOL
LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)9. Congratulations!
MissB
(16,344 posts)10. Congrats!
malaise
(296,399 posts)11. By the way Bloomberg delivered a very pro-immigration and pro-LGBT speech
I was pleasantly surprised. He also gave high praise to Martin Luther King's two speeches (Letter from Birmingham and I have a Dream). His theme was the American Dream.
salin
(48,958 posts)12. many congrats sent!
Oops I earlier missed the JD - and thought undergrad though it makes no difference to my message. High Five, friend.