Name: Gabriella Mickel Hometown: Toledo, Ohio Law School: : Haub Law at Pace University (I am a joint degree student though (JD/MEM), so I am also currently getting my Master of Environmental Management at the Yale School of the Environment) Graduation Year: 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? A giant toxic algal … Continued

Name: Sierra Sánchez Hometown: Franklin, IN Law School: Hofstra Law Graduation Year: 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? For a long time, I thought of law school as a potential path that would suit my strengths. However, what truly inspired me to go to law school was my work with an adult … Continued

Name: Joseph Bizub Hometown: North Caldwell, NJ Law School: Brooklyn Law School Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? In high school, I competed on the mock trial team where I was lucky enough to have a coach that sparked my interest in law and encouraged me to further pursue it. … Continued

Name: Carisa McKillop Hometown: Smithtown, New York (Long Island) Law School: Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? I want to be able to advise my clients to help them reach their personal and/or financial goals. What area of the law interests … Continued

Name: Josephine Whiteley Hometown: Hyde Park, NY Law School: New York Law School Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? Spending an undergraduate semester in Washington, D.C., working for a non-profit legal services organization! This was my first time interacting with lawyers and clients—it made me realize how much change is … Continued

Name: Shaun LoVerdi Hometown: Elba, New York Law School: Albany Law School Graduation Year: 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? Ever since I was in the fifth grade, I’ve participated in Mock Trial. I’ve truly enjoyed everything about it: learning the law, being in front of a jury, and helping people get … Continued

Name: Samuel Bifulco Hometown: Centereach, New York Law School: Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Graduation Year: May 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? Public service has always been important to me. Having experience in local government administration and civic leadership, I pride myself on giving back to our Long Island … Continued