Class of 2025: Agbor’s Law School Journey Leads back to Mohave County Following Prosecutor Academy
After practicing law for several years in Cameroon, soon- to- be JD graduate Franklin Tambe Agbor carried his commitment to standing up for the voiceless and ensuring the respect of the law as his motivation to continue his legal career after moving to the United States from West Africa.
Before attending law school, Agbor gained diverse professional experience — working remotely as an attorney with the Cameroon Bar Association, developed expertise in the healthcare industry as a certified nursing assistant, and contributed to the financial sector as a mortgage underwriter, and as an insurance producer — ultimately choosing to attend Arizona Law because of its JD for non-U.S. lawyers.
Franklin Tambe Agbor during his time in the Arizona Prosecutor Academy at the Mohave County Attorney's Office, where he will return after graduation.
A week before joining his classmates for law school orientation, Agbor signed up for the inaugural Arizona Prosecutor Academy, where incoming first-year students gain hands-on experience and exposure in the field of prosecution.
Working in collaboration with the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, the Arizona Prosecutor Academy matched law students with prosecutors from across Arizona. During the weeklong session, students gained an understanding of the field by shadowing attorneys, witnessing courtroom dynamics, drafting motions, and participating in mock trials.
Agbor was matched with the Mohave County Attorney's Office, where he will return after graduation, having accepted a position in their Criminal Division.
“Though my time in the prosecution academy was brief, it was an incredible experience, largely due to the welcoming nature of the attorneys in Mohave County. They were always ready to answer my questions, which made the learning process both engaging and insightful,” said Agbor. “This hands-on experience deeply motivated me to return to the office after graduation and continue pursuing a career in criminal law.”
Although the Prosecutor Academy remains one of Agbor’s most impactful law school experiences, he also enjoyed being part of the Immigration Law Clinic and engaging in in-class oral presentations.
“These opportunities allowed me to work in real-world settings and gain valuable practical experience,” he says. “What made these experiences even more rewarding was the support from professors, attorneys, and fellow students, all of whom were always willing to answer my questions and provide guidance.”
As his time in law school career comes to an end, Agbor says he will miss the strong sense of community at Arizona Law and the supportive environment from professors, students and the entire administration in which he felt everyone invested in each other's success.
Agbor reflects on his time at Arizona Law with pride, particularly coming from a foreign legal education background and navigating through personal hardships, having lost both of his parents during his time in the program.
“This experience has strengthened my resilience and determination, and I am proud of how far I have come.”
As he prepares to begin his legal career in the United States, Agbor was recently named a 2025 Arizona Legal Access Fellow and looks forward to returning to the Mohave County Attorney's Office where he hopes to make a difference by ensuring that justice is accessible to all.
“I want to be a strong advocate for underrepresented groups, ensuring they receive fair treatment within the legal system,” he says. “In the future, I hope to be involved in community outreach programs that promote legal education and access to justice.”