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Because choosing a law school can be a difficult process, we would like to offer some
words of advice from our own experiences. Please view the brief bios of some of our membership. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions concerning the Law
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Name: Lindsay Freeman
Class: 2010
Hometown: Newark, DE
Undergraduate Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
Undergraduate Major: Journalism & Mass Communication, English
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA, Hemingway Society, Apply Yourself (tutoring high schoolers at Kenwood Academy), Wine Mess Crew, Law Women's Caucus
Board
Favorite 1L Course(s): Criminal Law with Prof. Richard "McAwesome" McAdams
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
Small size and its excellent
reputation
Small Piece of Advice for Incoming Students:
Supplemental materials are your friend; you can never have too many!
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Name: Richard Leverett
Class: 2010
Hometown: Gary, IN
Undergraduate Institution: Butler University
Undergraduate Major: Actuarial Science
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA Treasurer, American Constitution Society
Favorite 1L Course(s): Elements, Contracts, Torts, Economic Analysis of the Law--they were all the same, and I loved it.
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
Law and economics
Small Piece of Advice for Incoming Students:
Don't be in a hurry to work.
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Name: Tobara Richardson
Class: 2010
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago
Undergraduate Major: English Language & Literature
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA Community Service Chair, StreetLaw
Favorite 1L Course(s): Property
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
It's the best school in Chicago!
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Enjoy the free lunches...
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Name: Michelle Sowemimo
Class: 2010
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia via Beijing, Lagos, and London
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Undergraduate Major: Psychology
Law School Activities and Leadership: Cook County BLSA Representative, Mandel Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic, Women's Mentoring Program Co-Chair, Lexis
Nexis Representative
Favorite 1L Course(s): Contracts
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law
School:
Great intellectual challenge in a beautiful city!
Small piece of advice for incoming
students:
You don't have to figure everything out today! Take each day one at a time and each challenge in small pieces and you'll get it done.
:)
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Name: Tamara McClatchey
Class: 2011
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: North Park University
Undergraduate Major:
Communications/Spanish
Law School Activities and Leadership: Academic Co-Chair, BLSA
Favorite 1L Course(s): Contracts and Elements
Practice areas of interest: Labor & Employment, Transactional (non-specific)
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
Reputation
and small class size
Small Piece of Advice for Incoming Students:
Use student outlines posted by BLSA and LexisNexis “capsule summaries” beginning early in each course. This will save
you briefing time, and will clarify material. Don’t wait until the end of the quarter to get the big
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Name: S. Neil Anderson
Class: 2011
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia State University
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA Secretary, Neighbors
Favorite 1L Course(s): Contracts; Civ Pro; Elements
Reason for attending The University of
Chicago Law School:
Great student teacher ratio, Outstanding Professors, and Chicago is by far one of the most impressive cities in the
US.
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Start outlining as early as possible for
your exams!
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Name: Ryan Dunigan
Class: 2012. Completing a dual degree in the Law School and the Harris School of Public Policy
Hometown: Chicago,IL
Undergraduate Institution: DePaul University
Undergraduate Major: Public Policy
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA, Admissions student volunteer
Favorite 1L Course(s): Civil Procedure I
Practice Interests: Litigation: White Collar crimes, bankruptcy,gov't
investigation/government contracts, antitrust
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law
School:
I wanted to get a world-class legal education, while staying in the great city in the world. I had only one choice.
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Time-management, it makes life easier.
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Name: Shareese Pryor
Class: 2011.
Hometown: Aurora,IL
Undergraduate Institution: Barnard College, Columbia University
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA, VP; Chicago Law Foundation, Treasurer; Public Interest Law Society, Board Member
Favorite 1L Course(s): Criminal Law
Practice Area Interest(s): Child Advocacy & Juvenile Justice, Family Law, Public Interest
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
After being away for college, I wanted to return home. The University of Chicago was the right place for me because of its small class sizes and professors that are really interested in what they teach.
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Always set aside some "me time" everyday where you don't think about the law. Find time to get out of Hyde Park and explore the city.
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Name: Hewot Shankute
Class: 2011
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley
Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Mass Communications
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA Treasurer, Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, Criminal Law Society
Favorite 1L Course(s): Contracts
Practice Area Interest(s): Corporate, criminal and immigration law, housing issues Interest
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
For the challenge and experience of living in a new city, small class sizes, and it's academic reputation.
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Do what works for you and always remember you had a life before 1L. Don't underestimate the value of taking old exams early and reviewing all answers BEFORE outlining or studying for finals.
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Name: Chauntell Bobo
Class: 2011
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Loyola Marymount University
Undergraduate Major: Business Law
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA Alumni Chair, Admissions Student Volunteer
Favorite 1L Course(s): Contracts and Criminal Law
Practice Area Interest(s): Corporate Law, Entertainment and Sports Law, Business Litigation
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
Besides wanting to receive a legal education for some of the best professors in legal academia, I feel in love with all that U of C had to offer. Not only am I able to get a great education, my classmates are also some of the most amazing individuals that I have ever met. While it was challenging to move so far away from home, I would trade my decision to attend U of C for the world.
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Make sure that you keep a balanced life. You should always remember to set aside some time for yourself! Also, you should definitely start outlining as soon as possible and don't wait to the last minute to study. Cramming is something that you should NOT do in Law School.
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Name: Malaika Tyson
Class: 2011
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Hampton University
Undergraduate Major: Chemistry
Law School Activities and Leadership: BLSA President, Admissions Student Volunteer
Favorite 1L Course(s): Criminal Law
Practice Area Interest(s): Patent Law
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
I loved the small class size and the collaborative environment
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Remember to spend time with your friends and family. Make sure that you do not wait until the last minute to start outlining.
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Name: Katherine Roland
Class: 2011
Hometown: Ponca City, OK
Undergraduate Institution: University of Oklahoma
Undergraduate Major: International Business/HR Management
Law School Activities and Leadership: LSA VP, BLSA Community Service
Favorite 1L Course(s): Property with Strahilevitz
Practice Area Interest(s): Corporate & Labor and Employment
Reason for attending The University of Chicago Law School:
Perfect class size, great city, challenging curriculum, heavy use of Socratic
Small piece of advice for incoming students:
Be patient with yourself; remember to take it one step at a time because it's easy to get overwhelmed if you don't.
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