Building my path, while advocating for others.
As a 1L at Loyola Law School, I set out to make my summer count—striving to strike a balance between academic enrichment and real-world legal experience. I’m excited to share that I’ll be spending the summer in two dynamic roles: as a Research Assistant to Professor Seto and as a Law Clerk at Kabateck LLP, a premier plaintiff-side litigation firm in Los Angeles.
In my role as a Research Assistant, I’ll be supporting Professor Seto on a publication focused on the Rule Against Perpetuities—conducting in-depth legal research and honing my skills in precise citation editing. It’s a unique opportunity to dive into complex doctrinal analysis while sharpening the research and analytical abilities that form the backbone of any legal practice.
At the same time, I’ll be clerking at Kabateck LLP, where I’ll contribute to high-stakes civil litigation efforts and gain hands-on exposure to the fast-paced world of trial advocacy.
Together, these experiences offer the best of both worlds: the chance to engage deeply with legal scholarship while stepping into the courtroom trenches of practical litigation.
I’m especially grateful to Loyola for making this dual opportunity possible. The faculty’s support and the strength of the alumni network played an instrumental role in shaping my summer. From insightful conversations that led to the RA position to resume guidance and mock interviews that prepared me for the clerkship—the mentorship I received was intentional, empowering, and personalized.
This summer reflects everything I hoped for in my 1L journey: intellectually rigorous, professionally meaningful, and deeply aligned with my long-term goals. For anyone considering Loyola or wondering how to make the most of your 1L summer, know this—Loyola doesn’t just open doors; it walks alongside you as you step through them.
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