With the launch of SVUDL’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, the Legal Advisory Committee has evolved into the SVUDL Advisory Committee. Insights from committee members, students, and alumni revealed a powerful opportunity to connect young debaters with diverse career pathways beyond the traditional routes they might envision within the legal field.

The skills students develop through Speech and Debate—public speaking, critical thinking, research, and collaboration—are universally valued across sectors and truly applicable to any job setting.

Through site visits, career conversations, internships, mentorships and opportunities, the SVUDL Advisory Committee will help interested students and alumni build their social and professional capital with the networks they need to pursue their career aspirations in their field of choice.