Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Email: mbp5406@psu.edu
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Legal Area of Interest:
National Security Law and Land Use
Undergraduate Study:
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Anthropological Sciences and have two minors in Journalism and Sociology from Penn State University.
Campus and Community Involvement:
I am the outreach coordinator for the Military Law Caucus.
Life Before Law School:
After graduating from Penn State in the fall of 2021, I moved to Sarasota, Florida for a year and worked at a library. I then moved back to Pennsylvania and worked at a different library before landing at Penn State Dickinson Law in the Fall of 2024.
A Penn State Dickinson Law Favorite:
I really enjoy the community and how collaborative it is.
Favorite Course:
Property Law
Advice for Prospective Students:
Learn a good balance! I have found that it is really important to have a good balance between school and taking time for yourself outside of the school environment.
Something You Love About University Park:
I love exploring the University Park campus, especially the arboretum.
On Choosing a Law School:
I wanted to make sure that whatever school I went to fit my needs. I definitely casted a wider net than most – I applied to over 12 schools across the country. I applied to schools based on a variety of factors, but the environment was huge for me. Having grown up in Pennsylvania and going to Penn State for undergrad, I knew it was an environment that I was comfortable with and would thrive in.
You'd Never Guess That:
I have been on two archaeological digs
Favorite Book:
Lucia, Lucia by Adriana Trigiani