Student Stories

Maggie Clancy wears a pattern shirt in front of a blue background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Maggie Clancy

Former NICU nurse pursuing law to advocate for patients and address systemic gaps in healthcare.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Milan Stokes wears a black tank top posing in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Milan Stokes

Former LSU student-athlete and HR manager pursuing law with courage, competition, and purpose driving her path.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Nina han wears a white shirt standing in front of a brown background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Nina Han

UNRISD-APOHS Junior Scholar pursuing law to advise companies on corporate governance and tech regulation.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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James Capella wears a black suit posing in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Jimmy Capella

Meet Jimmy Capella, a Syracuse native and Army veteran pursuing his J.D. to become a Judge Advocate (JAG) officer.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Full group photo from above of the incoming J.D. Classes of 2026 all wearing orange.

August 20, 2026

New On-Campus J.D. Class Brings Purpose to the Path Ahead

Meet members of Syracuse Law's incoming on-campus J.D. class and hear what brought them to law school, in their own words.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Timothy Riffle wears a black suit and white shirt in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Timothy Riffe

Meet Timothy Riffe, a Marine veteran and AI architect pursuing law to bridge technology, business, and emerging legal frameworks.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Mary wilson wears a black sweater in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Mary Wilson

Meet Mary Wilson, a Syracuse University alumna and LinkedIn editorial producer pursuing her J.D. to advocate for others through the law.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Jonathan Andrade wears a black suit in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Jonathan Andrade

Meet Jonathan Andrade, a former Oakland police officer pursuing law school to become a prosecutor and continue serving victims and communities.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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David Smeigh wearing a blue suit and green tie in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet David Smeigh

Meet David Smeigh, a career Foreign Service officer and Visa Unit Chief pursuing law to bridge the gap between consular processing and immigration law.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Chanda Powell holds up a Syracuse pendant in front of a white background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Chanda Powell

Meet incoming student Chanda Powell, a paralegal and mother of six pursuing a trauma-informed approach to family and criminal law at Syracuse Law.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Chanda Powell holds up a Syracuse pendant in front of a white background.

August 20, 2026

Syracuse Law Welcomes a New JDinteractive Class Balancing Careers, Service, and the Law

This fall of 2026, Syracuse Law welcomes a new class into its hybrid online JDinteractive (JDi) program — a group balancing careers, families, and service to their communities while pursuing a legal education. Read their profiles.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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Jude Ziliak holds his violin while wearing a blue suit in front of a nature background.

August 19, 2026

JDinteractive Program Takes 2L From Concerts to Courtrooms

Syracuse Law JDi student Jude Ziliak externed for a Southern District of NY judge while balancing a career as a professional violinist.

Written by: Caroline Reff

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Austin Dewey stands in front of a castle while wearing a black suit.

August 6, 2026

Externship in IP Law Puts Recent Grad in Copenhagen to Share Patent Research

Austin Dewey L'26 presented patent research to a Danish audio company's legal team through a Syracuse Law externship in intellectual property law.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 28, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Milena De Avila

Syracuse Law 2L Milena De Avila spent her summer at Taft Law Firm in Cleveland, OH, gaining hands-on experience that builds on her coursework.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 28, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Abigael Gress

Syracuse Law 3L Abigael Gress spent her summer at Take Two Interactive Software in New York City, blending her legal training with sports and entertainment law.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 23, 2026

2L Mira Lan Gaitanis Attends 17th Annual International Disability Law Summer School at the University of Galway

Syracuse Law 2L Mira Lan Gaitanis attended the International Disability Law Summer School at the University of Galway, presenting research on advocacy.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 16, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Rachel Jung

Rachel Jung, 3L (2027) externs at JDR Sullivan & Worcester LLP in New York, NY.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 16, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Matthew Duke

Syracuse Law 2L Matthew Duke spent his summer with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in Phoenix, gaining courtroom and trial prep experience.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 16, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Džana Borović

Syracuse Law 3L Džana Borović served as a judicial intern for Judge Brindisi in the Northern District of New York, gaining hands-on clerking experience.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 14, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee, 3L (2027) interns at the Department of Transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration, Employment and Labor Law Division in Washington, D.C.

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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July 14, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Meghan Snelling

This summer, Syracuse Law students are gaining hands-on experience at firms, courts, and organizations across the country. Over the coming weeks, we’re spotl...

Written by: Syracuse Law Communications

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