Justice in the Making – Constitutional Reflections
Recently, in my Constitutional Law class, many of the topics we’ve discussed carry real weight for modern society and for the struggles so many Americans are facing today. Rather than feeling abstract or historical, these doctrines feel deeply relevant. They’ve pushed me to ask difficult questions about the scope of constitutional power: Who gets to […]
Justice in the Making – What We Tolerate
“We do not really know what we stand for until we know what we will not, in fact, tolerate.” — J. Gahringer “Every police officer is an arbiter of social values.” — President of the Crime Commission These are the kinds of quotes that open every one of my Criminal Law classes. My professor starts […]
Justice in the Making – In the New Year
As we transition to the new year, there is so much to reflect on in our past year, 2025. The month of December was a particularly eventful one for me! The month started with 1L finals and ended with a break to visit family and friends. It was a time to reset and reflect after […]
Justice in the Making – Navigating Ambition and Public Service
Navigating Big Law Ambition Without Letting Go of Public Service I am currently in the height of Big Law recruiting season. I’ve had the privilege of attending firm events and connecting with incredible attorneys whose careers I deeply admire. This process has only further affirmed my legal aspirations. Each firm has its own personality, a […]
Justice in the Making
Justice in the Making Justice in the Making Hello everyone, I am sure you all stumbled upon this blog and are wondering, who Sophie is and why I am reading a blog written by her about criminal justice through Imparial, NC. I hope to answer those questions in this first introduction to me and my […]
Justice in the Making-Community is Key
Justice in the Making-Community is Key Justice in the Making-Community is Key I recently watched an incredible speech by Cynthia Erivo for Essence’s “Black Women In Hollywood 2025” during this International Women’s Month. To put it simply, it was an amazing and powerful speech that truly resonated with me. She spoke about individual power, the […]
Justice in the Making-How Public Speaking Shaped My Path to Law
Justice in the Making-How Public Speaking Shaped My Path to Law Justice in the Making-How Public Speaking Shaped My Path to Law “Light travels faster than sound. That’s why certain people appear bright until you hear them speak”- Albert Einstein. Public speaking is one of the biggest skills a person pursuing a career in law […]
Justice in the Making- AI and the Future of Law
Justice in the Making- AI and the Future of Law Justice in the Making- AI and the Future of Law One of the hottest topics in media today is the rise of artificial intelligence and, more recently, the invention and prevalence of deepfake technology. I had never heard of this until recently, but I have […]
Justice in the Making- Balancing Life and Law Dreams
Justice in the Making- Balancing Life and Law Dreams Justice in the Making- Balancing Life and Law Dreams Balancing Life and Law DreamsAs a young person determined to pursue a career in law, few things are more daunting than staring down the next three years, packed with intense classes, long nights, and what feels like […]
Justice in the Making- The Climb
Justice in the Making- The Climb Justice in the Making- The Climb Graduation “I can almost see it, that dream I’m dreaming…” Those lyrics from “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus have never felt more personal, and I feel more universal for the human experience. One of my generation’s favorite childhood hits has a far different […]