Caitlin Godsey ’25
Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
Email: cmg6977@psu.edu
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Legal Areas of Interest:
Health and Elder Law
Undergraduate Study:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Campus and Community Involvement:
Moot Court, Leading Law Student Representative and Volunteer with ProjectSHARE, Health Law Society, Women’s Law Caucus, The Moving Party
Life Before Dickinson Law:
I took six years off between law school and undergrad. I was a paralegal at a plaintiff’s medical malpractice firm, and I also taught dance classes at a local studio in my hometown.
A Dickinson Law Favorite:
The annual Barrister’s Ball
Why Dickinson Law?:
I knew Dickinson Law was the place for me when I saw the support the school provided and the inclusive student community. The school also has a large alumni network and is close to the state capital, providing many job opportunities.
Externship Experience:
Student Attorney at the Penn State Dickinson Law Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic
Favorite Course:
Professional Responsibility
Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Be humble, kind, and open to learning. This is the beginning of your reputation as a professional. Make sure to focus on your health and personal relationships. Law school is difficult but manageable so make sure you put yourself first.
Something You Love About Carlisle:
I enjoy the weekly farmer’s market and local shops. Carlisle is a great place to stay focused on school but is also fairly close to larger cities.
On Choosing A Law School:
Choose a place where you feel you will thrive and a place where you feel comfortable. Find programs you are interested in, especially experiential learning programs that fit your career goals. The welcoming law school community and Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic were the main factors that influenced my decision to attend Penn State Dickinson Law.
You’d Never Guess That… :
There are many paths to law school and Penn State Dickinson Law has many nontraditional law students, including me.
Favorite Book:
1984 by George Orwell