Jenna Hidalgo '26
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Email: jnh5515@psu.edu
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Legal Areas of Interest:
Criminal Law and Medical Malpractice
Undergraduate Study:
I earned both a bachelors of science in psychology and a bachelors of art in Criminology from the University of Florida.
Campus and Community Involvement:
I am in the Family Law Clinic at Penn State Dickinson Law, and have leadership positions in the Criminal Law Society (vice president position) and the Latinx Law Student Association (digital communications director position). I also am a Themis bar representative. Finally, I am an associate editor for the Journal of International Affairs.
Life Before Law School:
After graduating from the University of Florida in Spring 2022, I clerked for a circuit judge in Marion County in Florida. Then I worked as a court reporter from August of 2022 to June of 2023.
A Penn State Law School Favorite:
I really enjoy the community here and all the opportunities to get involved. I try to take advantage of as many involvement opportunities as possible.
Externship:
Green & Schafle Fellowship Position starting in Fall 2025
Favorite Course:
Constitutional Law
Advice for Prospective Students:
Take your time learning things and put the blinders on! Everyone is on a level playing field when they’re first starting out so don’t get caught up in the noise. Focus on what works for you, and things will fall into place.
Something You Love About University Park:
I love the school spirit that we have the pleasure of being surrounded by here in University Park.
On Choosing a Law School:
Assess your options as best as you can. The best recommendation would be to tour the school and see it for yourself! The building and atmosphere will speak for itself.
You’d Never Guess That:
I was a radio show host for three years.
Favorite Book:
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston