Where Passion and Reason Intersect
I have been in the depths of preparation for law school finals for the past three weeks, but I am now officially finished with my 1L year. Just even saying that is so crazy for me. Less than a year ago, I was moving states and beginning a new journey into the world that I […]
Oral Arguments
Just yesterday, I completed my final major assignment for my Legal Research and Writing course for my first year of law school. This course is one of the most pivotal subjects, arguably the most important, that you learn in law school. Learning how to research and write like a lawyer is key to your entire […]
Power and The Supreme Court
I have always held a firm belief that the most important branch of our government is the judicial branch. Of course, each branch holds its own value and power, but the Supreme Court has the ultimate authority to decide what is constitutional and what is not. The Constitution is the core of our governmental system, […]
Spring
As we are now only four days away from the start of spring, I have been reflecting on some of the challenges of winter and what lies ahead. Just this last week, I was able to have a restful spring break away from DC and the stressors of law school, and I couldn’t feel more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]