The Appalachian School of Law Career Services Department welcomes West Virginia Delegate Justin Marcum to campus

The Appalachian School of Law Career Services Department welcomed West Virginia Delegate Justin Marcum to campus on Monday, March 17^th to speak to students regarding studying for the bar exam and his career as an attorney and legislator.  Delegate Marcum is a 2011 graduate of Appalachian School of Law, having also received a Bachelor’s in Economics and Finance from Marshall University.  Following his graduation from law school, Delegate Marcum took a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Mingo County, West Virginia, a position he still holds.  He also opened his own solo practice in 2012. 

Delegate Marcum represents the 20^th District of West Virginia, comprised of portions of Logan and Mingo counties.  He serves on various committees in the House of Delegates, including the Energy, Judiciary, and Roads and Transportations committees. He is the Vice-Chair of the Rule-Making Review Committee. 

Having worked as an underground coal miner prior to attending law school, Delegate Marcum prides himself on serving as an advocate for West Virginia coal miners in the legislature.  Delegate Marcum urged ASL students to develop good character, be disciplined in their bar studies, and develop connections with potential employers early in their law school careers.