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  • Theory v. Testimony: My First Trial in the U.S. Legal System

    When I began my judicial clerkship through the ABA Business Law Section Diversity Judicial Clerkship Program, I never imagined that within just a few weeks, I’d be immersed in a real bench trial—one that tested not only my legal knowledge but my analytical instincts, procedural awareness, and long-held courtroom curiosity. After years of studying law…

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  • From Chambers to Changes: My Summer Clerkship in Grand Rapids

    I arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan not quite knowing what to expect—just the name of a judge, a calendar, and a strong sense that something meaningful was about to happen. On my first day, they assigned me to an empty judge’s chamber and said, “Looks like we made you a judge on Day One.” We…

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  • ALL THAT JAZZ: Chicago’s Indictment of Our Legal System

    Last summer, I had the opportunity to take one of the most enjoyable classes in U.S. Law School: Law and The Media. In this course, we explored various topics such as the history of law and lawyers in the news, as well as their portrayal in films like A Civil Action and Erin Brockovich (one…

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