Br. Michael Charron, OFM, starts law school
Br. Michael Charron, OFM
Br. Michael Charron has been attending the Appalachian School of Law (ASL) for about a month now. ASL's mission is to produce lawyers with a sense of professional responsibility who will become leaders in their communities beyond just talking about the law to actually experiencing it through an emphasis on practical skills and an externship program.
Br. Michael spent the last seven months in Mexico learning Spanish. He is grateful now that he does not have to work so hard at understanding or being understood but it is coming in handy in his new surroundings. He’s already used it to order dinner at a Mexican restaurant but he knows there will plenty more opportunities to hone his Spanish speaking skills.
He is excited about spending the next three years in Grundy, Virginia. The classes are small (about 40 students) and the school requires community service. “I’m most interested in the CASA program which would allow me to be an advocate in court for an abandoned, abused, or neglected child. I am hoping to do my required externship this summer with a local legal aid group,” says Brother Michael.
The only thing that is a little different right now is not living in fraternity. “It’s just weird. That is the only way I can describe it. I miss praying and eating with the friars. Simply being together for better or worse has been the norm and it is strange not having it. I miss simply being with other friars,” says Michael. He plans to stay in regular contact with many of his brothers that are only a couple of hours away and is determined to stay as connected fraternally as possible.
Br. Michael Charron enjoys a good laugh with fellow friars Br. Colin King and Fr. Roger Lopez
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