Published on April 21, 2026
By: Kate Lopez
“It’s time to begin, isn’t it? I get a little bit bigger, but then I’ll admit I’m just the same as I was.”
One of Logan Liguore’s favorite songs is “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons. Written about embracing change and staying true to oneself, the song also speaks to Liguore’s character and accomplishments.
He graduated from Mizzou in 2025 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and economics. As if pursuing two majors wasn’t difficult enough, Liguore also tutored writing at the Writing Center and economics at the Learning Center. These experiences Liguore described as rewarding and were ones that strengthened his passion for the Mizzou community.
“I met so many cool people on campus by being a tutor! I really became friends with my fellow tutors, and it was always fun running into someone downtown or around campus whom I’ve helped with a class,” Liguore said.
After graduation, Liguore went west to San Francisco to work for the U.S. Department of Justice as an Antitrust Paralegal Specialist. In this role, he helps the government investigate and regulate business decisions to promote economic competition and financially protect the American public. He’s also been cited by Time Magazine for his research on tariffs.
“I’m very grateful that I’m working in public service,” Liguore said. “The questions and challenges that interest me are the ones that impact all of us.”
Liguore continually pushes himself and doesn’t falter when things don’t go as planned. Instead, he sees setbacks as a redirection and chance for growth.
“Get comfortable making mistakes and failing. I’ve always learned the most from the times that I’ve fallen short,” Liguore said. “If you’re succeeding in every single academic, professional and social objective that you’ve set for yourself, then you may need more challenging and more numerous goals.”
When work gets tough, Liguore applies his tutoring talents to get things done.
“Tutoring demands an ability to take a complex problem, concept or scenario and make it into something that anyone can understand and solve,” Liguore said. “Since the law can be dense and complex, I often rely on this skill to distill the facts, statutes and application of federal antitrust litigation into something useful for my team.”
Liguore came across the job listing on the U.S. Government’s hiring page, so he applied. His advice for those applying to federal jobs: be patient, prepared and precise.
“Hiring in the federal government is a slow, meticulous process,” Liguore said. “Apply early and ensure your application materials include every detail and qualification that the agency is expecting. This likely means making a custom-tailored resume for each application.”
As a recent graduate, Liguore knows firsthand that post-grad planning can be daunting, but it’s crucial to stay calm and trust yourself in the process.
“The future feels so uncertain, which makes it easy to panic. Oftentimes, however, life only makes sense when you look back on the past and see that everything that had worried you has worked out well,” Liguore reflected. “I wish I had trusted myself more and embraced the uncertainty of the present by being more adventurous and always enjoying every moment.”
Liguore’s favorite memories from his tutoring days include board game sessions after work with the economics Tiger Tutors and heating up his PB&J at the Writing Center send-off celebration. He has also kept up with tutoring after graduation.
“This past fall, I volunteered to tutor the personal statements of seniors at my high school in St. Louis for their college applications,” Liguore said. “It was great to keep sharing the knowledge the Writing Center gave me.”