Category Archives: Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Tagen Vaughn, Weekend JD
Tagen Vaughn Sheboygan Falls, WI Education BA in Communications University of Colorado at Boulder Employment Sr. Manager of Contracts and Legal Operations at Sargento Foods Inc. Why did you decide to attend Loyola’s Weekend JD program? I have wanted to … Continue reading
1L Student Highlight: Adrienne Chanelle Turner-McGowan
Adrienne is one of the first friends I made at Loyola. We met prior to starting our 1L year at a reception for students. As a woman of color, I was automatically drawn to her – we chatted about our … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Eric Liu, Intellectual Property
My decision to leave engineering for law school was not a simple one, and making sure that I went to the right law school for me was just as important as my decision to make the transition. Having worked as … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Shemario Winfrey, Weekend JD
Shemario Winfrey Atlanta, GA Education Georgia State University BBA in Management Employment Director of Rail Projects for Phillips 66 Company Why did you decide to attend Loyola’s Weekend JD program? I was attracted to the Loyola’s Weekend JD program because … Continue reading
President’s Medallion: Heather Nelson
Heather Nelson As a former teacher, Heather Nelson brings a unique perspective to the law. Nelson, who ranks 7th in her class, spent several years teaching Spanish to low-income students in Oakland, California, and Washington, DC. It helped her see … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Amina Jaffer-Mohsin, Weekend JD
Amina Jaffer-Mohsin Oak Brook, IL Education BA in Health Sciences with a minor in Gerontology Benedictine University Employment Full-time mom Why did you decide to attend Loyola’s Weekend JD program? It was the perfect way for me to go back … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Kechia Lewis, Weekend JD
Kechia Lewis Chicago, IL Education BA in Forensic Science with a minor in Chemistry Loyola University Chicago Employment Chemistry Lab Manager, City College of Chicago Why did you decide to attend Loyola’s Weekend JD program? The weekend option is invaluable. … Continue reading
Student Spotlight: Kara Smith, Intellectual Property
Next fall I start my final year at Loyola and can sincerely say that attending Loyola has been the best decision I’ve ever made. For one, the student body here is incredible and caring – not cut-throat or insanely competitive. … Continue reading
“Location, strong network throughout Chicago” -Carrera Thibodeaux
Carrera Thibodeaux (2L) Memphis, TN BS in Political Science, University of Tennessee Knoxville Why did you choose Loyola for law school (five words or less): Location, strong network throughout Chicago What do you like best about Loyola?: The staff, professors, … Continue reading
“The inclusive and welcoming community” – Michael Simonet
Michael Simonet Hometown: Stillwater, Minnesota Undergraduate Degree: BA, Marketing Management & Philosophy, University of St. Thomas Why did you choose Loyola for law school in five words or less: The inclusive and welcoming community What do you like best about Loyola?: … Continue reading