Liam was a young Jedi trainee of the Old Republic during the time of the Separatist crisis. A part of the Bear Clan, Liam lived a the Jedi Temple and was trained, along with many other young Jedi by Jedi Master Yoda in the halls and rooms of the Jedi Temple.

Liam was training with Master Yoda on the day that Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi interrupted the Bear Clan's lesson to discuss with Master Yoda the situation involving the assassination attempt on the Senator from Naboo, Padme Amidala, and the mysteries surrounding the clues left behind by the hired bounty hunter.