STUDENT AND ALUMNI PROFILES

Professional Experience Prior to Law School:

Trial Preparation Assistant/Drug Treatment Coordinator, Manhattan District Attorney's Office; Urban Fellow, NYC Dept. of Homeless Services

What I Am Hoping to Do with My Law Degree:

Pursue a career in international human rights or asylum/immigration law.

Professor Who Influenced Me Most:

Professor Wendell Pritchett - he is a very approachable/caring professor, and I admire his commitment to Philadelphia!

My Favorite Course:

Lawyering in the Public Interest - it forces me to consider how the needs of the poor/disadvantaged are not presently being met by the legal profession.

An Example of How the Law School's Cross-disciplinary Approach Influences My Legal Education:

The Penn Law Immigration Clinic recently began providing legal support (primarily "Know Your Rights" Trainings) at Puentes de Salud, a medical clinic in South Philly started by Penn Medical School. Our collaboration has allowed us to provide a safe space where individuals can seek assistance on both their medical and immigration needs.

Meaningful Cross-disciplinary Experience at Penn:

We addressed both their medical and immigration needs.

My Favorite Philadelphia Moment:

Running the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and eating at one of the many Philly BYOBs!

What I'm Most Proud Of:

Raising over $46,000 during the 2007 Equal Justice Foundation Auction to fund public interest summer grants.

My Extracurricular Activities at Penn Law:

Penn Law Bowling Club, Equal Justice Foundation, Penn Law Immigration Clinic, BLSA (Black Law Students’ Association), Law Review

What I Did For Public Service:

Penn Law Immigration Clinic, Prisoner’s Legal Education Clinic; IHRA El Salvador Spring Break Trip, Salem v. Titan Human Rights Project

My Favorite Place or Activity on the University Campus:

Food Trucks!

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