Temple law scholars program

He has worked in congress, on campaigns, with trade associations, and with corporate government affairs offices. Friedman graduated from Rutgers University in with a B. Throughout his undergraduate education, Mr. Friedman wrote, directed, and produced numerous films ranging from short firm scripted films to long form documentaries.

Friedman has worked for numerous media outlets throughout his undergraduate career. He also spent the final semester of his senior year as a Programming Intern at Channel 6 Action News in Philadelphia assisting the news, community outreach, and entertainment departments. Outside of his professional experience Mr. Friedman has volunteered over the years as a baseball coach at his high school alma matter and has worked as a summer camp counselor for children with disabilities since his sophomore year of high school.

This summer Mr. His policy interests consist of accessibility of education, gun control issues, and international law. During this time, Giuseppe was also elected by his local borough to serve on its Zoning Hearing Board. Giuseppe realized his passion for anti-discrimination law while interning at the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. Kathleen M. Kathleen graduated with a B. Upon graduation, Kathleen worked as a methadone clinician for two and a half years in Boston, where she provided counseling to opioid-addicted patients.

Prior to law school, she served in Ghana as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Health sector from He graduated from New College of Florida in , where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and conducted research examining racial enrollment disparities at his alma mater. As an undergraduate he served as student body president, founder and president of the Black Student Union, and was a part of the Black History Month planning committee leadership team.

Aside from his on-campus activities, Mr. Loriston mentored at-risk minority children and volunteered his time mentoring incoming black undergraduates. Loriston is working as an intern for Sandy Hook Promise, an above-the-politics organization that supports sensible program and policy solutions to gun control reform. He is passionate about civil rights, equal opportunity, and equal justice.

A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Brian graduated cum laude from the University of Scranton in , earning a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a focus on public administration. Following undergraduate graduation, Brian enrolled in the part-time evening division program of Widener University Law School and began working full time as a campaign finance staffer on a congressional campaign in the Philadelphia suburbs during the mid-term election cycle.

After completing his first year of law school at Widener, Brian transferred to Temple University Beasley School of Law in the fall of He is now a full-time student at Temple and continues to advise political campaigns in Delaware County. Christian is a South Philadelphia native and lifelong city resident.

Upon graduation, Christian served in the Office of Philadelphia City Council 8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass, serving in multiple positions, culminating in the role of Legislative Director, before leaving to focus on law school full-time. This summer Christian will be serving as Research Assistant to Prof.

Mark C. After college, Taylor worked as a legal assistant for two years at a small private firm in Blue Bell, PA, where she handled correspondence and simple pleadings for family law matters and coordinated office projects to improve case management and client services. During her two years in Blue Bell, Taylor also founded a free volleyball clinic for middle school girls and volunteered as a youth group leader at her church.

She routinely volunteers at the Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia as a notary public and paralegal to help low income citizens with Trusts and Estates matters. Prior to law school, Reena interned for U. She is interested in immigration law and policy, increasing access to legal representation in immigration court, and U. Her policy interests include child welfare and disparities in education.

Prior to law school Ms. Rakhlina-Powsner interned for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice in Israel in the International Law and Diplomacy Department, where she assisted in research regarding Israeli foreign affairs as well as editing of communications to the ICC regarding War Crimes committed against Palestinian citizens. She also volunteered at events for Holocaust survivors.

Prior to that she volunteered for the CARE center, a school for pregnant teens and young mothers in Holyoke, MA as a math and science tutor. This summer she is working as a legal fellow at the Center for Health and Gender Equity CHANGE , a nonprofit organization that advocates for international sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as doing research for Temple Professor Duncan Hollis regarding international law norms surrounding cybercrimes particularly pertaining to attacks against the healthcare sector.

Her primary policy interests are environmental preservation, healthcare accessibility and equality, and voting rights. Prior to law school, he served in the Military Police Corps.

In , he served at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay where he was a detention specialist in the Behavioral Health Unit ensuring the safe, humane, legal, and transparent care, custody, and control of detainees. During the summer of , Mr.

Prior to law school, he obtained a B. He is excited to continue working at the Commission this summer and hopes to start his career in the telecommunications and national security field. Elya graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in December with a B. While in Washington, Elya is serving at the U.

His main policy interests include foreign affairs, national security, and cybersecurity. Reid M. Reid graduated magna cum laude from Stockton University, where he studied Political Science and Economics. Previously, he served as Vice President of VetLaw. During his 1L summer, Reid interned with the U. To apply, please the online application form below.

Law Scholars application. Skip to main content. Search Site or Temple University Search this site. Search all of Temple. In addition to being mentored by faculty, current law students and alumni lawyers, Law Scholars have special opportunities to participate in the Beasley School of Law Trial Advocacy Program, gain experience through legal internships in the Philadelphia area, participate in the Mock Trial Team, attend special lectures and events sit in on law school classes at Beasley School of Law Admission to Law Scholars To be considered for the Temple Law Scholars Program, admitted students must complete the online Temple Law Scholars application linked below , which requires an essay responding to a specific topic assigned by the Temple Law Scholars Admissions Committee, and submit at least one letter of recommendation to the address indicated on the application.

Candidates for the Temple Law Scholars Program must be accepted into the University Honors Program have a high class standing excellent high school GPA submit a well-argued and well-written essay have excellent letters of recommendation possess above average maturity have experience in community service and leadership positions show a genuine interest in the legal profession and its value to society Applications received before March 1 will receive priority treatment.