My name is Summer Moghamis and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago in the spring of 2016. I majored in Psychology and had a double minor in Arabic and Psychology of Criminal Justice. I was involved in Greek Life (Alpha Chi Omega) and was a tour guide as well as an Arabic Tutor. I am now a student at The John Marshall Law School specializing in trial advocacy. I was born and raised in Chicago and plan on working in Chicago as a lawyer after I have graduated. I love the city too much to leave!
I started law school in the Fall of 2016. Starting at a new place is always terrifying, be it a workplace, undergrad, or grad school. Starting school and trying to make new friends at a slightly older age is more difficult than living in a dormitory and making friends with people who live next to you. With my heritage being Arab and having a minor in Arabic at Loyola, I found it easy to connect to people who had a similar background as me. I joined MELSA (Middle Eastern Law Association) and right off the bat became a member of the executive board as a co-treasurer.
Taking on a leadership role as a first year student in law school has its challenges, but having the courage to have confidence in your background and your undergraduate studies can take you far, regardless of what you end up doing. I am so thankful for the classes I took to fulfill my minor, and for the important lessons I learned as an Arabic tutor as well. The study of the Arabic language culture has taught me that I will encounter many bumps in the road, but it’s the way that you get over the bumps and understanding how you got over them that make you a stronger person. As a future litigator, it’s important to keep the mentality that I learned at Loyola and through the Arabic program and continue to persevere toward my goal.