Student and Alumni Profiles

Professional Experience Prior to Law School:

I taught in secondary school for one year in Rwanda. I also worked various work study jobs; the last one was with Penn Law.

What I Am Hoping to Do with My Law Degree:

I have so many ideas... I just hope to put my legal education to the best possible use. I am particularly interested in International Law, and my career interests range from academics to advisory roles in international organizations.

My Best Experience at Penn Law:

The reception dinner at the National Constitutional Center was a great way to start Law School. The "Freedom Rising" show was a powerful introduction to the U.S. Constitution and the American Story.

My Favorite Course:

Civil Procedure. It's a challenging course but it's truly a crucial course if one is to understand the American judicial system. I am still struggling to sort out the joinder rules and the amorphous Erie doctrine, but I have a sense that one day I will get it...

Penn Law is known for its collegial environment. Why is collegiality important to a legal education? How has it affected your legal education?

Law School is hard. I can't imagine having to deal with hostile and selfish classmates. I don't have to. That's the Penn Law difference. When I am interacting with other students, I just have a sense that they are not out there to get me or anybody else! The smiles are genuine, and the concern for each other's well-being is a gentle reminder that Law School is about more than mastering legal principles and collecting top grades; it's also about building good and meaningful relationships.

In addition to the collegiality among students, professors are caring and usually available to help and give insights.

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