Delaney Mutchler-Mara ’27
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Email: drm6301@psu.edu
Schedule a meeting with Delaney!
Legal Areas of Interest:
Animal welfare, environmental law, public interest, children and family law.
Undergraduate Study:
University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) — creative writing and secondary English education
Campus and Community Involvement:
Diversity Inclusion Educational Equity Committee representative, Hearsay (acapella), Animal Legal Defense Fund, OutLaw (LGBTQ), Environmental Law Society, Public Interest Law Fund, Native American Law Student Association
Life Before Penn State Dickinson Law:
I was a high school English teacher in Tampa, Florida for two years before I pursued law school.
A Penn State Dickinson Law Favorite:
Curtilage Comeback and Wellness Wednesday! Both are amazing opportunities to eat yummy food, partake in fun activities, and meet new people!
Why Penn State Dickinson Law?:
Penn State Dickinson Law sees me as a human being beyond just being a law student. I truly feel supported and accepted for who I am at this school.
Externship:
My goal is to pursue an externship in the public interest field. My dream externship would be with the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Favorite Course:
Legal Writing and Torts
Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Don’t be so hard on yourself when you’re here! You made it this far, so remember you’re worthy of being here! Work hard but also be gentle with yourself.
Something You Love About Carlisle:
Nonna Ilva’s gelato is incredible! Denim Coffee is also a life saver in between classes if you need a caffeine fix.
On Choosing A Law School:
I wanted to go to an institution that shares my same values in public service and championing antiracism, and Penn State Dickinson Law was that institution.