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Lauren Bellamy knew she wanted to
go to law school after she graduated from UGA in 2004. Of
all the law schools she could have chosen, her first pick
was at her alma mater, UGA. She has not wasted time getting
involved despite her rigorous academic schedule. She is a
member of the Honor Court Investigator's Committee and the
Black Law Students Association. When she was an undergraduate,
she served on numerous committees including the Georgia
Recruitment Team, the Leadershape Institute, and the President's
Council, and Student Life Advisory Committee.
Expected graduation: May 2007
Degree Objective: Juris Doctor
Other degrees:
A.B. in History with a minor in Sociology, cum laude, University
of Georgia, 2004
University highlights, achievements and awards:
Although my first year of law school has mostly
been devoted to my academics, I have still found ways to
get involved in the law school community. This February I
competed in the final round of the J. Ralph Beaird Closing
Argument Competition in which I was judged by Georgia State
Supreme Court Justices Carley and Hines as well as other
prominent UGA Law alumni and professors.
While I was in undergraduate at
the University I was involved in numerous activities. I
was a Resident Assistant and a Class Advocate in Russell
Hall for 3 years. I was also an active member of the Zeta
Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. which allowed
me to also become the President of the National Pan-Hellenic
Council, which is the governing body of the historically
black Greek organizations. I served as an Advisor/Advocate
on the University Judiciary for three years.
Current employment:
This summer I will
be a summer associate in the Atlanta office of McKenna Long & Aldridge,
LLP which is an International Law Firm.
High School: Meadowcreek
High School
Hometown: Lilburn, Georgia
I chose to attend UGA because...
Making the decision to attend UGA for law school was simple.
UGA Law was my first choice! UGA Law is a top tier school
with a prestigious reputation, excellent employment rates
for its students, and there is a wonderful familial environment
among the professors and students. After I got my acceptance
I was excited and proud to be a double dawg!
My favorite things to do on campus are...
When the weather
is nice I like to read my books on the north campus quad.
I look forward to getting back into my workout regiment at
the Ramsey Center really soon. When its time
to study for finals I like to grab a quiet room in the Student
Learning Center.
The craziest thing I've done is...
...participate in a dance
contest with the SGA President and the Presidents of the
Pan-Hellenic Council and IFC. The contest took place at the
half time of a men’s basketball game my junior year.
I was SO nervous, but I ended up winning! I won two tickets
to the SEC championship football game in Atlanta in which
the Dogs played!
My favorite place to study is...
...the law library
because it is quiet, but not too quiet. There is always enough
space and room for me to spread out and get my work done.
Also, just when I need a study break, someone comes along
to distract me. But when its time for finals, I head straight
to the Student Learning Center to avoid distractions!
My
favorite professor is...
I have three favorite professors: Professor Dan
Coenen, Professor David Shipley, and Professor Erica Hashimoto.
Professor Coenen's class is extremely challenging. He doesn't
just teach us about contracts, but he teaches us how to be
good lawyers. Professor Shipley is excellent because he understands
his students, he relates to us, and he takes a special interest
in all of us. Professor Hashimoto is a great professor because
she made learning
criminal law fun and she taught us about the realities of the
legal system.
If I could share an afternoon with anyone, I would love
to share it with...
...Charlayne Hunter-Gault. I would ask her
about her experiences integrating the University of Georgia.
I want inquire about her thoughts and opinions about how
her actions have impacted the lives of students
like me. I would also want to know what she would do differently,
if she could.
If money was not a consideration, I would love
to...
...travel! One regret that I have is not studying
abroad. So would love to travel across the United States,
Europe, South America, and Africa. This would be an opportunity
for me to learn hands-on about different cultures and
lifestyles of others.
After graduation, I plan to...
...work at a law firm in Atlanta
and also get involved in the community through pro bono work
as well as through volunteerism.
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