By Annie Riley
Assistant News Editor
Raymond Ripple, ’68, gave a speech at 4 p.m. in the Dresser Auditorium of the John J. Murphy Professional Building on April 18 titled “From St. Bonaventure to the Supreme Court.”
The Center for Law and Society and the School of Arts and Sciences invited Ripple to speak to students about the Bonaventure education and how it has lead him to a successful legal career, according to Wolfgang Natter, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
During his speech, Ripple passed on ideas to students who are thinking about eventually attending law school.
“I trust the students will take away a different perspective on what being a lawyer really means. Perhaps I can give them some practice tips on deciding whether to take the journey through law school,” Ripple said.
After earning his bachelor’s degree at St. Bonaventure, Ripple went on to Boston College to receive his Juris Doctorate and completed his Masters of Law degree at George Washington University, according to his University of Pennsylvania Law School profile.
“Ray is uniquely qualified to speak to students, interested faculty, and other members of the Bonaventure community about the pathways to success a St. Bonaventure education opens, specifically for those interested in legal careers,” said Natter. “I am delighted that Ray accepted an invitation to address us.”
Ripple lectured about the positive and negative aspects of being a lawyer. He shared his experiences of long workdays and the effort it takes to practice law.
“Be interdisciplinary,” suggested Ripple. “Use all resources that are available to you, such as schools, alumni relations and career centers.”
