Aspiring civil rights attorney wants to hear your path

I am a double major in history and American studies with minors in politics and legal studies. I am considering going to law school to be a civil rights lawyer but would love to hear more options and what other grads with similar interests are doing!

Name: Jessica Eichinger ’17
Email: jessicae@brandeis.edu
Majors: American studies, history

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Archived Ad: Graduating Senior Seeks Public Policy Career Advice

I am interested in a career in public policy, specifically in housing, healthcare, and poverty. I am also considering community organization, political campaign work, or non-profit work. I would greatly appreciate information about if I should be considering an MPP or other grad school degree. I would love to learn about social justice and non-profit career opportunities as well as your experiences! Thank you.

Name: Noah Coolidge ’16
Majors: History, sociology
Hometown: Lexington, MA

Archived Ad: Seeking Financial Aid Negotiation Advice

Hello. I am a recent Brandeis grad working as a paralegal in New York. I’m about to start law school in the fall. I am looking for advice from someone who successfully negotiated with a law school for an increase in financial aid. I’d like to hear about strategic ways to go about the negotiation. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Name: Jessica Puterman ’15
Major: History
Hometown: New York, NY

Archived Ad: History Major and Future Law School Applicant Seeks Advice

I am a History major and am also considering majoring or minoring in Health: Science, Society and Policy. I am interested in attending law school after I graduate and I was wondering if anyone has tips on what steps I can take that may help me prepare for law school. I am currently on an academic track that may allow me to graduate earlier than expected. I am passionate about history and interested in studying law as a way to allow me to incorporate my various academic and personal interests with my career. I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I should approach my future career plans. Thank you very much.

 

Archived Ad: Law School Bound Senior Looking for Legal Career Advice

Motivated senior majoring in History and minoring in Legal Studies seeks advice about succeeding in law school. I am applying to law schools this semester and would like to know is there anything that you would have liked to know when you were applying to law schools? I am also interested in speaking with someone who is enthusiastic about their legal career. How did you choose your current career and why were you drawn to it?

Name: Jasmine Etesse ’15
Major(s): History
Hometown: Medford, MA

Archived Ad: Career Path / Grad School Options for East Asian Enthusiast

Hi! I’m graduating and hoping to find a career involving East Asian Studies. I’m really passionate and I know a lot about East Asian literature and history. I really would love to find a career where my passion can flourish. Additionally, I’m interested in learning about what graduate programs would suit my interests best.

Name: Adrienne Thompson ’14
Major: East Asian Studies
Hometown: Nashua, NH