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Katherine Collins

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Psychology
  • Politics and Political Science
  • Graphic Design
  • Education
  • Mental Health
  • International Relations
  • Health Sciences

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Mystery
  • Education
  • History
  • Health
  • Novels
  • Psychology
  • Politics
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Science‎
  • Social Issues
  • Sociology
  • True Story
  • Thriller
  • Suspense
  • Women's Fiction

I read books daily.

Bio

In August 2021, I began my law school journey. I am now in my 2L year of the part-time evening program, which allows me to continue working full-time during the day to support my family. I am a foster parent, adoptive parent, and step-parent—my decision to go to law school centered around my desire to advocate for and help children that are stuck in a variety of systems that seemingly all have one core thing in common: they fail to ensure the best interest of these children is the priority. My own childhood struggles lighted this passion. It has been furthered as I have watched my stepchildren struggle with their situation and my journey within foster care as a foster parent and eventual adoptive parent. I have been shaped by the experiences of my life—from trauma that I have had to work to overcome to moments filled with pure joy, contentment, and peace. Each piece of my journey has shaped who I am and created the image of who I hope to become. My journey as an advocate is only beginning, and I have been blessed with opportunities to further myself on that journey: such as being offered a position working in a family law firm surrounded by amazing advocates. Every day, I aim to cultivate the knowledge, experience, and network needed in law school that will allow me to invest in this passion for children and truly make a change for future generations.

Education

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2021 – 2025

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor's degree program

2019 – 2021

Majors:
  • Political Science and Government
Minors:
  • Sociology

University of North Georgia

Associate's degree program

2012 – 2016

Majors:
  • Social Work

North Hall High School

High School

2009 – 2012

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

Career

  • Paralegal

    Legal Services · O’Kelley & Sorohan

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2018

  • Paralegal

    Legal Services · Weissman

    Jan 2018 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Lawyer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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