On May 1, 1934, Charles J. Jacques, Sr. graduated from the School of Law of the University of Pittsburgh with an LLM. An experienced practicing lawyer, C.E. Theobald, agreed to act as Preceptor for the newly licensed attorney Jacques. After spending several years working under the tutelage of Mr. Theobald, Charles J. Jacques, Sr., opened his own practice in the Grant Building in downtown Pittsburgh.

