Admissions Ambassador Trinity MacArthur '27

Hometown: Bailey, Colorado

Location: University Park

Email: tbm5747@psu.edu

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Undergraduate Study (school name and major(s)): CU Boulder with a double major in history and political science.

Campus and Community Involvement: President of the American Constitution Society for University Park; Associate Editor for Penn State Law Review.

Life before Penn State Dickinson Law: Before coming to Penn State Dickinson Law, I attended CU Boulder where I worked as an RA for three years. I grew up in Florida and Colorado.

A Penn State Dickinson Law Favorite: I love sitting in a library carrel on the ramp and watching the rain while I study.

Why Penn State Dickinson Law?: I chose Penn State Dickinson Law because of the variety of clinics available that I was passionate about joining.

Externship/Clinic Experience: Manglona Lab for Gender and Economic Equity Clinic and the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic.

Favorite Course: Environmental Law with Professor Colburn.

Advice for Prospective Law Students: Don’t forget to enjoy learning about the law while at school. It may be a lot of work, but it’s also extremely interesting and worth learning.

Something you Love about Carlisle or University Park: The amazing fall colors on the trees every year.

On Choosing a Law School: I recommend choosing a law school that will provide you with experiential opportunities that you will enjoy. Choosing a law school is just the first step in your legal career so don’t forget to keep your career goals in sight when making your decision.