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From Grit to Greatness: The Pursuit for Legal Empowerment
Growing up in a first-generation Italian household, 3L Stella Capparelli learned perseverance and grit from her parents, who immigrated from Italy. From an early age, she understood that not everyone has the opportunity to attend college or law school, and she was determined to make the most of the opportunities she had. With the educational systems in Italy and the United States being so different, Stella couldn男女操逼视频软件檛 rely on her parents to guide her through the college process. Instead, she took charge and forged her own path in higher education, a proactive spirit that would later inspire her to pursue a career in law. Aware of how many people are unfamiliar with their rights, Stella set out to become a source of support for those facing complex legal challenges.
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Since starting at Haub Law, Stella has built an impressive list of accomplishments. She transitioned from a Residence Hall Assistant to Residence Hall Director at Dannat Hall, served as a Dean Scholar for four semesters, became involved in the Italian American Law Students Association (ITALO), and competed in two mock competitions for Pace Law男女操逼视频软件檚 Advocacy Program. Additionally, Stella has contributed to Haub Law男女操逼视频软件檚 Legal Hand Call-In Center, where she empowered local community members by connecting them with resources to resolve legal issues. 男女操逼视频软件淚t男女操逼视频软件檚 incredibly rewarding to provide someone with the guidance and tools they need,男女操逼视频软件 she says.
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Most recently, Stella secured a coveted internship at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, working under Judge Philip M. Halpern, a distinguished Haub Law Alumnus. 男女操逼视频软件淚t男女操逼视频软件檚 been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, reinforcing my desire to continue working in the legal field,男女操逼视频软件 she shares. 男女操逼视频软件淚男女操逼视频软件檝e been able to participate in research, observe court proceedings, and even help draft legal documents.男女操逼视频软件
Stella attributes much of her success to the encouragement and support she has received from her parents and family. When challenges turn tougher than expected, Stella男女操逼视频软件檚 mom is the first to champion her daughter not to give up and keep her eye on the prize. When asked what advice she has for aspiring law students, Stella shared, 男女操逼视频软件淒on男女操逼视频软件檛 let anything stop you. If you have a bad day, remember tomorrow is a new day. Keep a reminder of why you男女操逼视频软件檙e in law school written on a note and use that to stay motivated. And be sure to seize every opportunity that comes your way, while enjoying the journey.男女操逼视频软件
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