Sofi Phillips

Hometown: Bellingham, Washington
Email: sfp5720@psu.edu
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Legal Area of Interest:
Immigration law

Undergraduate Study:
Western Washington University, B.S. in Human Services

Campus and Community Involvement:
Legal Writing & Analysis TA; Research Assistant; 3L Representative of the International Law Society; Student Admissions Ambassador

Life Before Penn State Dickinson Law:
Before starting law school, I lived in Grand Junction, Colorado where I worked in Human Resources for a federal contractor.

A Penn State Dickinson Law Favorite:
Ros Lister at the Career Services Office! She is the best!

Why Penn State Dickinson Law?:
Coming from a small program at my undergrad university, I was looking for a school with smaller class sizes, where I could engage with all my professors and peers. Dickinson Law emphasizes fostering a community!

Externship:
For the fall 2024 semester, I completed a full-time, in-person externship with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Principal Legal Advisor in Tacoma, Washington.

Favorite Course:
International Human Rights Seminar

Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Set healthy and productive habits before starting law school! This will set you up for success as you go through your 1L year.

Something You Love About Carlisle:
The farmers market every Wednesday. It’s so nice to buy local food, and support farmers and vendors!

On Choosing A Law School:
Speak to the current students! Learning about the experiences of current students is a direct insight into what life is like at that law school.

You’d Never Guess That… :
I’ve lived in three different countries!

Favorite Book:
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan