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After practicing law for several years in Cameroon, soon-to-be JD graduate Franklin Tambe Agbor carried his commitment to standing up for the voiceless and ensuring respect for the law as his motivation to continue his legal career after moving to the United States from West Africa.
Before attending law school, Franklin gained diverse professional experience — working remotely as an attorney with the Cameroon Bar Association, developing expertise in the healthcare industry as a certified nursing assistant, and contributing to the financial sector as a mortgage underwriter and insurance producer — ultimately choosing to attend Arizona Law because of its JD for non-U.S. lawyers.
A week before joining his classmates for law school orientation, Franklin signed up for the inaugural Arizona Prosecutor Academy, where incoming first-year students gain hands-on experience and exposure in the field of prosecution.
Working in collaboration with the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, the Arizona Prosecutor Academy matched law students with prosecutors from across Arizona. During the weeklong session, students gained an understanding of the field by shadowing attorneys, witnessing courtroom dynamics, drafting motions and participating in mock trials.
Franklin was matched with the Mohave County Attorney’s Office, where he will return after graduation, having accepted a position in their Criminal Division.
“Though my time in the prosecution academy was brief, it was an incredible experience, largely due to the welcoming nature of the attorneys in Mohave County. They were always ready to answer my questions, which made the learning process both engaging and insightful,” said Franklin. “This hands-on experience deeply motivated me to return to the office after graduation and continue pursuing a career in criminal law.”
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