Tyanna McKinney

            For most girls its fashion, beauty, and trying to fit in. For Tyanna McKinney, 17, it’s about grades, college and finally on to life at law school.  She wants to attend a college like Virginia Tech or UVA to major in Pre-Law to get some experience before entering 3 years of law school. “I have always been pretty good at arguing my cases, causing me to want to be a lawyer”, said McKinney.

            Growing up with two parents, three older brothers, and one younger sister, McKinney has had many opportunities to develop her argumentative skills.  She was born in Galax, VA, then moved to Roanoke, VA, in second grade, so it has become easy for her to live closely with her siblings. McKinney also has two older relatives that went through law school and were lawyers also. “I want to follow in the footsteps of my great aunt and older cousin”, said McKinney.

            “At the end of three years in law school, you have to take a bar test, which is one of the hardest tests”, said McKinney. Passing the bar has always been one of her biggest goals, and for McKinney, college has always been a dream. She knows exactly what she wants to do and what to major in to get her into law school. After law school, it’s off to being a lawyer just like her relatives.   So for now, she is currently working on grades to pursue the Career she’s been hoping for.

By: Nathan Schmidt