Justice in the Making – Law Student for a Day
This week, my sister came to visit my Constitutional Law class. She is a middle school teacher, so I thought it would be fun for her to be able to experience another kind of classroom. I can’t say if she enjoyed it or not, but what came from that visit was an understanding that these […]
Justice in the Making – Connections
One thing my mother always pushed me to understand growing up was the importance of making meaningful connections with the people you meet throughout your life. For years, I thought she meant friendship or family. I thought she was talking about kindness, about being social, about having a strong circle. And while she absolutely meant […]
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 […]