Amanda Smith

Growing up just outside the nation’s capital was fast paced and eventful to say the least. Transitioning to rural South Carolina to attend Clemson University was initially just short of a culture shock, but I quickly fell in love with the southern way of life. After earning my B.A. at Clemson, with a minor in legal studies, I packed my bags and headed to Knoxville, Tennessee to pursue my law degree. While at Clemson, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the first mentorship program specifically geared toward pre-law students. Being able to shadow a family law attorney twice a week during my...