Category: Law Student Blog

Justice in the Making Justice in the Making Hello everyone, I am sure you all stumbled upon this blog and are wondering, who Sophie is and why I am reading a blog written by her about criminal justice through Imparial, NC. I hope to answer those questions in this first introduction to me and my… Continue reading Justice in the Making

Justice in the Making-Community is Key Justice in the Making-Community is Key I recently watched an incredible speech by Cynthia Erivo for Essence’s “Black Women In Hollywood 2025” during this International Women’s Month. To put it simply, it was an amazing and powerful speech that truly resonated with me. She spoke about individual power, the… Continue reading Justice in the Making-Community is Key

Justice in the Making-How Public Speaking Shaped My Path to Law Justice in the Making-How Public Speaking Shaped My Path to Law “Light travels faster than sound. That’s why certain people appear bright until you hear them speak”- Albert Einstein. Public speaking is one of the biggest skills a person pursuing a career in law… Continue reading Justice in the Making-How Public Speaking Shaped My Path to Law

Justice in the Making- AI and the Future of Law Justice in the Making- AI and the Future of Law One of the hottest topics in media today is the rise of artificial intelligence and, more recently, the invention and prevalence of deepfake technology. I had never heard of this until recently, but I have… Continue reading Justice in the Making- AI and the Future of Law

Justice in the Making- Balancing Life and Law Dreams Justice in the Making- Balancing Life and Law Dreams Balancing Life and Law DreamsAs a young person determined to pursue a career in law, few things are more daunting than staring down the next three years, packed with intense classes, long nights, and what feels like… Continue reading Justice in the Making- Balancing Life and Law Dreams

Justice in the Making- The Climb Justice in the Making- The Climb Graduation “I can almost see it, that dream I’m dreaming…” Those lyrics from “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus have never felt more personal, and I feel more universal for the human experience. One of my generation’s favorite childhood hits has a far different… Continue reading Justice in the Making- The Climb

Justice in the Making – A Week of Reflection and Realization Justice in the Making – A Week of Reflection and Realization New York City This past week, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. I am proud to have graduated… Continue reading Justice in the Making – A Week of Reflection and Realization

Justice in the Making- Reflections on Prison Art and Advocacy Justice in the Making- Reflections on Prison Art and Advocacy When I first heard of Impartial and its Criminal Justice advocacy work, I was immediately drawn to its mission, ideas, and programs. This was when I first reached out to begin working with Impartial, but… Continue reading Justice in the Making- Reflections on Prison Art and Advocacy

Justice in the Making – Traveling as a Future Law Student Justice in the Making – Traveling as a Future Law Student Before diving headfirst into law school applications and the nail-biting waiting game of the Fall 2025 cycle, I leaped across the ocean and spent a transformative semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. I… Continue reading Justice in the Making – Traveling as a Future Law Student

Justice in the Making – I Am Officially a Law Student! Justice in the Making – I Am Officially a Law Student! I’m Officially a Law Student! It’s official!!! I got into law school! Starting this Fall 2025, I will be attending American University Washington College of Law, obtaining my JD with a concentration in… Continue reading Justice in the Making – I Am Officially a Law Student!