This mishap occurred during his first year, which led to him failing one of his classes.
Thankfully, he was able to retake the class, which he passed.
Despite a rocky start, he graduated in 1968 and began working for a corporate law firm.
He then moved on to become a public defender in Wilmington.
During this time, Biden was also a husband, having married teacher Neilia Hunter, in August 1966.
The couple shared children Beau, Hunter, and Naomi.
Biden then moved up to the state Senate when he was dealt a devastating blow in 1972.
His wife Neilia and daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident.
His young sons Beau and Hunter survived, but were seriously injured.
But by focusing on my sons, I found my redemption."
Decades later, he would split his time between being a Senator and a professor.
He taught at Delaware Law School and Widener University.
