Being a black girl vying to pursue law can be difficult but is worth every struggle. My name is Lauren Dunn I am an upcoming sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I attend A&T as a criminal justice major and my goals are to graduate with my bachelor’s in science with a CSI in forensics science. As I am in college, I will be studying for the LSAT so I can get accepted into a prestigious law school, and I plan to apply to Harvard Law. Education is valued in my household, and I was brought up being told that education is power, and anyone could take anything from me, but they cannot take what is instilled in my brain. My mother is a first-generation American in her family as well as a first-generation college student, which shows why education means so much to her. I am also the firstborn of my mother to go to university, so I set an example for my siblings who come after me. My mom was also a criminal justice major, but unlike her, I plan to go to law school and have hopes and dreams of becoming a supreme court justice. Although this is a lofty goal, I feel that I should strive for the stars because nothing is short from possible. Our country is going through a difficult time, and we need leaders who will rise to the plate from our generation to bring us to where we need to be and move forward, not backward. In high school, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the juvenile court in my county to help students who may have made poor choices turn their lives around by participating in peer mediation court alongside them and administering sanctions. I cherished this position because it allowed me to work as a jury, court reporter, bailiff, and attorney, giving me an inside view of the courtroom. One day I will be a criminal defense attorney standing up for those who are wrongfully convicted and need help in the fight for freedom. Before getting to that stage of my life I start locally. I always try to find ways to get in contact with Greensboro leaders and hold community service events of my own to make sure our community is beneficial for all. I have joined five organizations on campus within my first year to ensure I stay active in my campus and community. (Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 100 Collegiate Women, African Aggies Coalition, Georgia Aggies, and the E Gwynn Dance Company) Next year I plan to charter the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice on my campus and aspire to make an impact within my major. Being a part of this program would allow me to develop connections and gain knowledge that would allow me to manage my organization and advance in the justice field. Community service and excellent academics are essential to me, but being a support to the people and places around you is even better. I cannot wait to get back on campus in the fall and continue to chase my dreams.

Being a black girl vying to pursue law can be difficult but is worth every struggle. My name is Lauren Dunn I am an upcoming sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I attend A&T as a criminal justice major and my goals are to graduate with my bachelor’s in science with a CSI in forensics science. As I am in college, I will be studying for the LSAT so I can get accepted into a prestigious law school, and I plan to apply to Harvard Law. Education is valued in my household, and I was brought up being told that education is power, and anyone could take anything from me, but they cannot take what is instilled in my brain. My mother is a first-generation American in her family as well as a first-generation college student, which shows why education means so much to her. I am also the firstborn of my mother to go to university, so I set an example for my siblings who come after me. My mom was also a criminal justice major, but unlike her, I plan to go to law school and have hopes and dreams of becoming a supreme court justice. Although this is a lofty goal, I feel that I should strive for the stars because nothing is short from possible. Our country is going through a difficult time, and we need leaders who will rise to the plate from our generation to bring us to where we need to be and move forward, not backward. In high school, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the juvenile court in my county to help students who may have made poor choices turn their lives around by participating in peer mediation court alongside them and administering sanctions. I cherished this position because it allowed me to work as a jury, court reporter, bailiff, and attorney, giving me an inside view of the courtroom. One day I will be a criminal defense attorney standing up for those who are wrongfully convicted and need help in the fight for freedom. Before getting to that stage of my life I start locally. I always try to find ways to get in contact with Greensboro leaders and hold community service events of my own to make sure our community is beneficial for all. I have joined five organizations on campus within my first year to ensure I stay active in my campus and community. (Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 100 Collegiate Women, African Aggies Coalition, Georgia Aggies, and the E Gwynn Dance Company) Next year I plan to charter the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice on my campus and aspire to make an impact within my major. Being a part of this program would allow me to develop connections and gain knowledge that would allow me to manage my organization and advance in the justice field. Community service and excellent academics are essential to me, but being a support to the people and places around you is even better. I cannot wait to get back on campus in the fall and continue to chase my dreams.

Being a black girl vying to pursue law can be difficult but is worth every struggle. My name is Lauren Dunn I am an upcoming sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I attend A&T as a criminal justice major and my goals are to graduate with my bachelor’s in science with a CSI in forensics science. As I am in college, I will be studying for the LSAT so I can get accepted into a prestigious law school, and I plan to apply to Harvard Law. Education is valued in my household, and I was brought up being told that education is power, and anyone could take anything from me, but they cannot take what is instilled in my brain. My mother is a first-generation American in her family as well as a first-generation college student, which shows why education means so much to her. I am also the firstborn of my mother to go to university, so I set an example for my siblings who come after me. My mom was also a criminal justice major, but unlike her, I plan to go to law school and have hopes and dreams of becoming a supreme court justice. Although this is a lofty goal, I feel that I should strive for the stars because nothing is short from possible. Our country is going through a difficult time, and we need leaders who will rise to the plate from our generation to bring us to where we need to be and move forward, not backward. In high school, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the juvenile court in my county to help students who may have made poor choices turn their lives around by participating in peer mediation court alongside them and administering sanctions. I cherished this position because it allowed me to work as a jury, court reporter, bailiff, and attorney, giving me an inside view of the courtroom. One day I will be a criminal defense attorney standing up for those who are wrongfully convicted and need help in the fight for freedom. Before getting to that stage of my life I start locally. I always try to find ways to get in contact with Greensboro leaders and hold community service events of my own to make sure our community is beneficial for all. I have joined five organizations on campus within my first year to ensure I stay active in my campus and community. (Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 100 Collegiate Women, African Aggies Coalition, Georgia Aggies, and the E Gwynn Dance Company) Next year I plan to charter the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice on my campus and aspire to make an impact within my major. Being a part of this program would allow me to develop connections and gain knowledge that would allow me to manage my organization and advance in the justice field. Community service and excellent academics are essential to me, but being a support to the people and places around you is even better. I cannot wait to get back on campus in the fall and continue to chase my dreams.

Being a black girl vying to pursue law can be difficult but is worth every struggle. My name is Lauren Dunn I am an upcoming sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I attend A&T as a criminal justice major and my goals are to graduate with my bachelor’s in science with a CSI in forensics science. As I am in college, I will be studying for the LSAT so I can get accepted into a prestigious law school, and I plan to apply to Harvard Law. Education is valued in my household, and I was brought up being told that education is power, and anyone could take anything from me, but they cannot take what is instilled in my brain. My mother is a first-generation American in her family as well as a first-generation college student, which shows why education means so much to her. I am also the firstborn of my mother to go to university, so I set an example for my siblings who come after me. My mom was also a criminal justice major, but unlike her, I plan to go to law school and have hopes and dreams of becoming a supreme court justice. Although this is a lofty goal, I feel that I should strive for the stars because nothing is short from possible. Our country is going through a difficult time, and we need leaders who will rise to the plate from our generation to bring us to where we need to be and move forward, not backward. In high school, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the juvenile court in my county to help students who may have made poor choices turn their lives around by participating in peer mediation court alongside them and administering sanctions. I cherished this position because it allowed me to work as a jury, court reporter, bailiff, and attorney, giving me an inside view of the courtroom. One day I will be a criminal defense attorney standing up for those who are wrongfully convicted and need the help for the fight for freedom. Before getting to that stage of my life I start locally. I always try to find ways to get in contact with Greensboro leaders and hold community service events of my own to make sure our community is beneficial for all. I have joined five organizations on campus within my first year to ensure I stay active in my campus and community. (Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 100 Collegiate Women, African Aggies Coalition, Georgia Aggies, and the E Gwynn Dance Company) Next year I plan to charter the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice on my campus and aspire to make an impact within my major. Being a part of this program would allow me to develop connections and gain knowledge that would allow me to manage my organization and advance in the justice field. Community service and excellent academics are essential to me, but being a support to the people and places around you is even better. I cannot wait to get back on campus in the fall and continue to chase my dreams.