Between all the student organization activities and meetings, his part-time job at a local law firm and classes, Kevin Casini doesn't have much time these days to play his alto saxophone.

With an undergraduate degree in music, Casini's first career was as a professional musician. But he didn't like the hours and the inconsistent pay that came along with the job. "I knew I wanted to get more into the business side of it," Casini says.

Casini is working on a concentration in intellectual property, which deals with copyrights and licenses--key components of entertainment law. Now in his second year, Casini says that upperclassmen have been a great resource, dispensing friendly advice about which courses and professors to take. "Everyone is really helpful," he says.

While it was a challenge to get back into the academic rhythm after taking several years off between college and law school, Casini is now excelling in his courses. He plans to complete an independent study on intellectual property legislation this summer.

Casini says he tries to make it to the weekly jam sessions held by Professor John Thomas in the Faculty Commons in the School of Law Center--a space with "great acoustics." But it often doesn't work out with his schedule--which is packed.

That's because Casini serves in leadership roles for a variety of student organizations. He's the president of the Intellectual Property Society, vice president of the Environmental Law Society, active in the American Constitution Society and was recently elected president of Quinnipiac's Student Bar Association.

Student organizations "are a great way to meet people," he says, pointing out that many fellow law students could become colleagues down the line. Casini admits that finding a balance can be difficult, but he believes that being involved in the School of Law community is important. You just have to find the right tempo.