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A Bandek

A Bandek

US District Court

"Don't stress too much about having to figure it all out in one go, it takes a while to realize what you want to do."

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A's work combines: Law, Government, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

US District Court Generalist Clerk

Performs administrative duties like customer service, data entry, case processing, and case management

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    History, General

    California State University, Fullerton

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Court, Municipal, & License Clerks:

Bachelor's Degree: Political Science and Government, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Graduated High School

  • 2.

    Attended Cal Poly SLO as a microbiology major - dropped out after 2nd year.

  • 3.

    Was 15 years between colleges before attending CSUF as a History major

  • 4.

    Became US District Court Generalist Clerk

  • 5.

    Started my own business (which I do in addition to working for the court).

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Going back to school as a non-traditional student and having to deal with life and the problems that come with it.

  • How I responded:

    I chose to ignore the negativity and focus on my studies. Just tune it out. Those people aren’t important— they aren’t living your life & your story.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I’ve faced a lot of obstacles— such as being bullied (as a child, and even as an adult!), having major health problems, surviving an abusive partner. Do not face them alone, reach out to friends & professionals for help.