“And I spent that time working as an insurance adjuster and going to law school in the evening, and then when I left law school, I joined the Department of Justice in Washington.” SchoolLawLeftJusticeEveningDepartmentLaw School Author:George J. Mitchell
“I got a job with a law firm in Portland after a couple of years with Senator Muskie. But by then, my interest in politics had been sparked, through meeting Senator Muskie, through seeing what he did.” YearsJobsLawInterestSeeingCoupleMeetingsFirmSenatorsPortlandLaw FirmsInterest In Politics Author:George J. Mitchell
“I'm glad I made the decision, although the practice of law - and particularly serving as a federal judge - was a part of my life that I really enjoyed and treasured and look back on it with fondness.” LooksMadeLawDecisionPracticeJudgingAffectionGladEnjoyedServingFondnessTreasuredFederal Judges Author:George J. Mitchell
“I spent two years in the Army. And my older brother, who was also a great positive influence on me, encouraged me to think about law school, and I said - well, I didn't have any money.” ThinkingYearsWellsSaidTwoSchoolLawInfluenceBrotherArmyTwo YearsLaw SchoolOlder BrotherPositive InfluenceGreat Positive Author:George J. Mitchell