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From homeless to law school: This Dallas man is writing his own story
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/features/homeless-law-school-dedman-smu-dallas-kevin-lee-wants-to-be-a-judge-and-fight-for-kids-just-like-him/287-3569494b-32c6-43bf-b965-b9b4aa3244bbAugust 31, 2020
Updated: 8:42 AM CDT August 31, 2020
The newest law student at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law is also the most unlikely.
“Looking back and saying, ‘Wow, I was there, but now I’m here.’ Just imagine where else I can go,’” said 26-year-old Kevin Lee.
A few years ago, Lee was homeless.
After losing their house in Pittsburgh in a flood, Lee and his mom spent a year bouncing from shelter to shelter. Soon after, his uncle, who was his biggest role model, was murdered.
Much more at link.