Six Receive Alan F. Arcuri Pre-Law Awards
Galloway N.J. 鈥 Six 淫性视频 students planning to attend law school were named recipients of the Alan F. Arcuri Pre-Law Fund Awards for 2020.
The fund was started in 2019 by Arcuri鈥檚 family and friends. A former 淫性视频 professor, Arcuri was known for his tireless efforts in advising pre-law students. The fund started in his memory assists students by providing a stipend to cover the cost of a prep program for the LSAT exam and providing mentors for them as they apply to and attend law school.
Award coordinator and Professor of Political Science Linda Wharton said she was thrilled that the fund, which awarded two grants last year, is able to help six students this year. She also thanked the mentors, many of whom are 淫性视频 alumni, for their willingness to give back and assist the awardees.
鈥淎lan was always available to help promising students, and we are thrilled to be able to continue that tradition in his memory,鈥 Wharton said.
This year鈥檚 recipients are:
Danielle Combs of Berlin, a rising senior and Political Science major, pre-law concentration.
A Dean's List student, Combs is secretary of 淫性视频鈥檚 Mock Trial Club, a member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, president of 淫性视频's Chapter of the NAACP, serves as correspondence officer for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Chi chapter and is a note taker for the Learning Access Program. She also works in the Dean of General Studies office and won Miss Gold 2019 for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated- Pi Xi Chapter's "Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant." She is taking an LSAT prep course this summer with the goal of applying for admission to law school starting in fall 2021.
Her mentor is Ellen Bailey, Esq. Deputy General Counsel at 淫性视频. Ellen earned her B.A. from Drew University and her J.D. from Rutgers Law (Camden).
Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what type of law do you plan to practice?
I aspire to become a lawyer to defend and represent underprivileged individuals. The
current climate of our nation shows that we have a criminal justice system that treats
privileged, but guilty individuals better than it treats underprivileged, but innocent
individuals. I plan to practice criminal law to make a change in this area of our
unjust criminal justice system. As a lawyer, I will protect the people that are abused
by the law and protect the public from those that abuse it. I will be the strong voice
and representative for individuals who feel as though their voice doesn't have any
power.
What does getting this award mean to you?
Before receiving this award, I was unable to afford the expensive costs of an LSAT
course. This award has lifted my financial burden, allowing me to take a course that
will put me on the path to achieving an excellent LSAT score, ultimately leading me
to admission at my dream law school. This award has put me one step closer to achieving
my future goals and for that I am forever grateful.
Vanessa Calixto of Landisville graduated in May 2020 with degree in Political Science
and a pre-law/Philosophy minor.
In addition to having very strong academic record, Calixto was one of the founding
members of the National Society of Leadership and Success chapter at 淫性视频 and
served on the Executive Board. She is taking an LSAT prep course this summer with
the goal of applying for admission to law school starting in Fall 2021.
Her mentor is Ashley Rojas 鈥17, graduated from 淫性视频 as a POLS major with a concentration
in pre-law. She graduated from Rutgers Law School-Newark in May and is joining the
law Offices of Sylvia S. Costantino, Esq., LLC in Red Bank and East Brunswick.
Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what type of law do you plan to practice?
My ultimate goal after obtaining my law degree is to become an immigration attorney
and also get involved with the public interest sector and nonprofit organizations.
Having a law degree will give me the opportunity to advocate on behalf of disadvantaged,
minority, and immigrant communities. I am passionate about helping these communities
because unfortunately, they do not always have access to the legal representation
they need and as a result, they do not receive the protection they are entitled to,
under the Constitution. These communities are oppressed and easily taken advantage
of, forcing them to deal with the negative consequences that our justice system imposes
on them. For two years I have been working as a paralegal in an immigration law firm
in Ventnor and recently in March, I was offered another opportunity to also work as
a paralegal in a bigger law firm in Philadelphia. I am currently working these two
jobs and getting a lot of experience that is helping me prepare for my future career.
What does getting this award mean to you?
Receiving a stipend to take an LSAT prep course and being paired with a mentor is
making my law school application process easier to handle and a lot less intimidating.
I feel at ease knowing that I have such amazing people supporting me and always willing
to help me out in every way possible. This award will impact more than just my law
school application process, it will have a lasting impact on my future. I will continue
to work diligently until I fulfill my dream and can one day lend a helping hand to
future students like myself.
Danielle Baron of Upper Saddle River, an Environmental Studies major, is finishing
her coursework at 淫性视频 this summer.
Baron is also taking an LSAT prep course this summer with the goal of applying to law school for Fall 2021.
Her mentor is Debra Franzese, Esq. 鈥05, who earned a Political Science degree at 淫性视频 and her J.D. from American University鈥檚 Washington College of Law. She is currently a partner in the investment management group of the national law firm of Seward & Kissel in Manhattan.
Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what type of law do you plan to practice?
I want to become a lawyer because I want to help people, be a part of improving our country, be excited about my job, and have a diversity of career opportunities. I鈥榤 not sure yet which type(s) of law I would like to practice because so many of them appeal to me, but I am currently most passionate about environmental, family, immigration, and Constitutional law.
What does getting this award mean to you?
This award was one of the highlights of my senior year and has inspired me to work as hard as I can toward my goals. With this award, I was able to purchase a comprehensive LSAT online course and have been seeing consistent improvement.
Mariam Eskandar of Egg Harbor Township is a rising senior and Political Science major
with a minor in Economics and Global Studies.
Eskandar has served as a TA/Peer Mentor for Quantitative Reasoning (FRST 1103), a
student fellow with the Center for Community Engagement and a leader of Model UN.
She is taking an LSAT prep course this summer with the goal of applying for admission
to law school starting in fall 2021.
Her mentor is Sara Toscano, Esq. 鈥15, who earned a Political Science degree from
淫性视频 and graduated from American University鈥檚 Washington College of Law in 2019
where she graduated summa cum laude and serving as a staff editor of the American University Law Review. She is currently
an associate with the corporate and business litigation group at Morris, Nichols,
Arsht & Tunnell, in Wilmington, Del.
Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what type of law do you plan to practice?
I want to become a lawyer to have an active role in the promotion and protection of
rights. Law is an area where I feel that I can have a positive contribution on society
and that is definitely something that I look for in a potential career. I like to
be challenged and constantly learn. These are also aspects that drew me to pursue a
career in law.
What does getting this award mean to you?
I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to take an LSAT prep course, thanks to
the generosity of Mrs. Arcuri, and be mentored by Sara Toscano. Both are incredible
opportunities to maximize my potential for becoming a successful law student. I look
forward to building a deeper connection with Ms. Toscano, I am sure I can learn a
lot from her experience.
Garrett Bolton of Hamilton is a rising senior at 淫性视频 majoring in Political Science
Bolton is taking an LSAT prep course this summer with the goal of applying to law school starting in fall 2021.
His mentor is Sean Havern鈥 14, who majored in Economics at 淫性视频 and graduated from Rutgers Law (Camden) in 2017. He is currently a Deputy Attorney General for the N.J. Attorney General鈥檚 office in Trenton where he specializes in employment and labor law.
Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what type of law do you plan to practice?
I have had a fascination with the law for many years. Law related courses are ones
that I have excelled at since high school and I look forward to pursuing a career
in law because it is something I am passionate about. I have an interest in intellectual property
law but right now it's all very up in the air.
What does getting this award mean to you?
This award means a better future for myself. My life culminates from the things that
happen from now and onward. Being able to take an LSAT prep course will allow me to
perform better on the LSAT which transitions to getting into a reputable law school
and that school will launch me into my professional career.
Ashley Finney-Wortman of Plainfield is a rising senior at 淫性视频 majoring in Political Science with a pre-law concentration
Finney-Wortman has also served as Ivy Leaf Reporter for her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She plans to take an LSAT prep course this summer or fall with the goal of applying to law school for fall 2021.
Her mentor is Jessica-Bemah Bonsu, a graduate of 淫性视频 with a Political Science major and currently a rising 2L student at Suffolk University Law School in Boston where she is secretary of both the Black Law Student Association and the Women of Color Law Student Association.
Why do you want to become a lawyer, and what type of law do you plan to practice?
I want to become a lawyer because I feel as though this is a great pathway for me
because I want to be a leader and I want to help, I feel as though people look at
law as something unreachable and too hard and I want to be a lawyer because I want
to show others that it鈥檚 not out of their limit and to give representation to those
who don鈥檛 feel like they belong. I鈥檓 most likely leaning towards practicing business
law.
What does getting this award mean to you?
Getting this award makes me feel like I am seen. In college, it鈥檚 normal for some
to get left behind or forgotten since there are so many people and this makes me feel
like not only am I not being forgotten but also that people have faith in me and that
only pushes to go farther and work harder.
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