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Caroline Van Zile

Solicitor General

New York '06

Caroline Van Zile

Caroline's desire to help every child get a great education was solidified in the corps. Now, she fights for students through legal advocacy and educational work.

Q & A

How has your teaching experience influenced your law career?

It profoundly altered my direction. My students will always be with me. I wanted to find the best way to help them in the long run. Changing the education system is the best way to impact our future, and TFA gave me the skill set needed to achieve a legal career through which I can be part of that.

What aspects of your teaching experience have you found most helpful in your law career?

I’m not sure what has felt weightier, clerking for a Supreme Court Justice or being responsible for the education of 12-year-olds. In both, you must break down complex topics into digestible formats. I’ve learned patience and to speak confidently with poise. These skills have been so valuable for me.