Northwestern University: Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree
June 2013
Major: History; Minor: Legal Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0; LSAT: 168/180
Honors: Dean’s List, Fall 2010-Winter 2012; Nike Inner-City Scholarship, Fall 2010
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Participated in 2010 Fall Study Abroad Program focused on Argentina Parliament and Culture
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Legal Intern
Fall 2012
Cook County Juvenile Courts Public Defenders Office
Chicago, IL
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Collaborated with the Legal Research Department in reconstructing a new database from exiting files
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Interviewed clients prior to trial and obtained valid information for cases
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Researched topics pertaining to juvenile law to become better aware of relevant cases
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Docketed files and cross-referenced data to the proper cases for future reference
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Created Excel spreadsheets to classify and report information to Public Defenders
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Worked independently with a team of undergraduate students to accomplish project goals
Research Assistant
Spring 2011
Northwestern University School of Law
Chicago, IL
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Performed research for lawyers and law students at the Bluhm Legal Clinic
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Compiled and critically analyzed actual wrongfully convicted cases and produced case briefs
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Utilized LexisNexis and Westlaw databases for appellate briefs and court documents
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Engaged in biweekly professional development seminars covering topics such as torts, civil procedure, document review and legal writing
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Secretary
Fall 2011 - Present
Minorities in the Pursuit of Law
Evanston, IL
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Serve as a liaison between the Pursuit Executive Board, the members of Pursuit, and administrators
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Increase membership by 80% through implementation of a successful marketing strategy
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Develop programming events for 35+ members and interested students pursuing law school
Vice President
Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
For Members Only (Northwestern Black Student Alliance)
Evanston, IL
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Oversaw and supervised all 25+ events and weekly meetings associated with Black Student Alliance
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Interacted with members of the Northwestern Community, such as administrators and other student group presidents to implement collaborative programming
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Utilized conflict-resolution skills to ensure a healthy and efficient equal-opportunity environment
RELEVANT AFFILIATION
Member
Phi Alpha Delta: Pre-Law Fraternity
Fall 2010 - Present
SKILLS
Language:
Fluent in Spanis
Technical:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Outlook; Lexis-Nexis
