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Alejandra
Escobar

  • Northeastern Illinois University ( May-2017 )
  • Chicago , Illinois, USA

About (Summary)

I intend on changing the City of Chicago. I've been extremely fortunate in my academic career; I've known even before I started college that I wanted to be a lawyer. Since the minute I started the first year of my undergraduate journey, I knew exactly what I wanted to major in, I researched what general education classes would also fulfill my major requirements, and as a result, was able to pursue a minor in Justice Studies alongside my major in Political Science. On December 3rd, 2016 I took the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and am currently waiting for my results (fingers crossed)! I'm so grateful that my love for reading and writing and my passion for justice has led me in a straight arrow path to my future. Once I receive my Juris Doctor (JD), I plan on giving back to the City of Chicago. I was born and raised in this city and cannot adequately convey my love for it. I love the lake, the amazing food, the beautiful parks, the vibrant people, the immense list of activities to enjoy. Unfortunately, Chicago has been plagued by violence and endless corruption. If I can be the one to make even the slightest change in my city, I would be honored.

Education

Northeastern Illinois University
Political Science/Social Justice
2012 to 2017

Your Major

Political Science

Language Proficiency

Spanish
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Honors and Awards

Citywide Mock Trial-Runner Up
In 2012, I was a part of the Mock Trial team at Lane Tech High School. We won 2nd place in the citywide competition.
Miss Guatemala-Illinois 2011-2012
My duties included attending various events within the Guatemalan community in Chicago, volunteering, and visiting the Agua Viva orphanage in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Political Science Honors Society-2016

Grad School Interests

I'm passionate about attending law school! I'm interested in John Marshall, Kent-Chicago, and Depaul College of Law.

Intended Job Path

Lawyer

Job Experience

Secretary
J Stein Property Tax Consultants
January, 2014 to July, 2015

Volunteering

Dog Walker
PAWS
April, 2014 to May, 2014

Hobbies

Reading, dancing, meeting new people, and traveling.

Organizations

Pi Sigma Alpha

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