Allison Norder

What year did you graduate from the University of Minnesota, and what was your major and minor?

BA in Sociology of Law, Crime, and Deviance Studies and American Studies, '18

What law school do you attend?

American University Washington College of Law

What year are you?

2L

Did you take time off between undergrad and law school?

No

Share one thing you wish you'd known about law school as an undergrad.

The cost of the application process and how to prepare for the stress of 1L.

How did you choose your law school?

AU is a very public interest oriented school and I felt that I was going to be supported in career opportunities and support from professors with similar interests as me.  

What advice do you have for students/recent alums as they begin the application process?

Take your time and do your research. You can't game the system, and sometimes your admissions decisions don't make sense but you will end up in the right place for you.