As a later in life, “nontraditional” law student, my decision to go back to school had everything to do with knowing exactly what I wanted to do with
I began working as a Certified Law Student for the Homeless Advocacy Clinic (HAC) in August 2022 and instantly realized the importance of the work we were
Carina Ramos Ceci, ’23, is a third-year law student at McGeorge School of Law. She immigrated to the United States from São Paulo, Brazil with her family in 2005. Ceci was intrigued by McGeorge’s culture and the collegial environment when she was searching to find the law school that best suited her. Three years
Drashti Patel, ’26, said that McGeorge School of Law is her dream school. She was drawn to McGeorge because of the school’s expert faculty and collegial campus culture. So far in her law school journey, Civil Procedure has been her favorite course.
Patel is currently a first-year student in the evening program at McGeorge
Brooke Hill, ’23, aspires to pursue a career in public service and the legislative realm. At McGeorge School of Law, she is earning a Certificate of Concentration in Capital Lawyering. Hill also serves as the executive president of Public Legal Services Society, an organization dedicated to enhancing the ability of law graduates to choose
Mondis Vakili grew up hearing she was destined to be a lawyer. Her last name, Vakili, translates to lawyer. At McGeorge School of Law, Vakili serves as the president of both Women’s Caucus and the Middle Eastern and South Asian Association.
Vakili has a background working in theatre. Through this work, she realized her
Second-year law student Morgan Graber has numerous achievements under her belt, including:
Francia Orduño, ’24, has always loved being a student. Orduño cultivated a love of reading and writing during her undergraduate studies and was drawn to the legal field. Orduño decided to pursue her legal education at McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s location in Sacramento and generous financial aid offerings for students.
The moment I decided to attend McGeorge School of Law is still crystal clear, I stood on the steps outside the courthouse and admissions after Admitted Students Day. I could feel calm and certain to my core. Even though I wasn’t certain what kind of law I
Second-year law student Ava Sutton always knew she wanted to be a lawyer. Sutton got involved in mock trial during high school, which cemented her desire to go to law school. Last summer, she externed at the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. Next spring, she has a judicial externship lined up.
Sutton participated in