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Shayla Jones

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Bio

A devoted, responsible, and enthusiastic honors sociology major with a minor in criminal justice. Passionate about learning, a dean’s list student every semester so far, and an avid writer. A focus on criminology and pre-civil law student.

Education

Texas State University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Sociology
  • Minors:
    • Criminology
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Criminology
    • Sociology
    • Law
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      I aspire to be a voice for others, and I will do that by pursuing a practice in human rights law.

      Sports

      Tennis

      Club
      2023 – Present3 years

      Research

      • Sociology

        Student Opportunity for Applied Research (SOAR) — Research Cohort
        2025 – 2026

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Dear Juvie — Participation in workshops focused on legal reform and restorative justice by teaching life skills, creative practices, and providing youth support.
        2025 – 2025

      • Volunteering

        Youth for Innocence — Investigated cases, engaged in direct correspondence with incarcerated individuals, and composed detailed (RT) case notes and case timelines to organize comprehensive cases and assist attorneys in identifying key legal arguments.
        2025 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Politics

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy