A profile on St. Mary’s University Law student Vanessa Ortega
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY LAW — A single teen mom. A successful business owner. A competitive bodybuilder. And now a dual-degree seeker at St. Mary’s University, earning her Master of Business Administration in December 2022 and working on her Doctor of Jurisprudence. St. Mary’s student, Vanessa Ortega, has paved her own path to success and helps…
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UNIVERSITY OF AKRON LAW — Tolulope Ajifowobaje knew since she was 12 that she wanted to be a lawyer. But growing up in Nigeria, she never could have imagined she would be studying for her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at The University of Akron School of Law, where she would land a summer internship with…
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UC BERKELEY LAW — Many law students study and discuss the legal issues surrounding same-sex marriage. Few have had their lives as profoundly shaped by those issues as Berkeley Law 3L Spencer Perry. Two of his parents, Kris Perry and Sandy Stier, were plaintiffs in the federal case that overturned California’s Proposition 8 as unconstitutional.…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW — Holton Farnum, shares insights on why he chose Houston Law. According to Holton, the people at UH Law Center are incredibly supportive and engaging, making Houston feel like a true home.
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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY LAW — Brooke Trujillo always knew she wanted to help people and after an internship at the California state capitol, law school felt like a natural next step. After seeing the ins and outs of a state legislature, Trujillo knew she wanted to be “boots on the ground” to implement real change in…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Karina Sanchez, a 3L, talks about her journey to become a law student at the University of Houston. She worked several years as a nurse before pursuing her lifelong dream to be a lawyer. Through the part-time program, Karina was able to work while attending school. She later transitioned…
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — Growing up in El Paso, Texas, Austin Edens found his calling for the law while driving with his dad along the Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway that skirts Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, which a decade ago was considered the most violent place on Earth.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Tommy Cerja IV wants every student to have a great time at the University of Virginia School of Law. As the newly elected president of the Student Bar Association, he’ll be able to put that ideal into action. Cerja, who officially took office Tuesday, won his election on a platform…
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Tommy Cerja IV wants every student to have a great time at the University of Virginia School of Law. As the newly elected president of the Student Bar Association, he’ll be able to put that ideal into action. Cerja, who officially took office Tuesday, won his election on a platform…
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LEWIS & CLARK LAW — Lewis & Clark Law student Hank Shell (’24) is one of two 2023 Lewis & Clark Wyss Scholars, and will focus on public land issues on the Colorado Plateau with Earthjustice’s Rocky Mountain office in summer of 2023. The Wyss Scholars Program seeks to identify and support a new generation…
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