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Portrait of Leybis Rosales

Honor Society® member

Leybis Rosales

  • pre-law
  • Class of 2025
  • The Bronx, New York

Member since November 2023

About

Dedicated Legal Studies professional adept at researching, organizing, and evaluating complex information. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with prior experience as a Public Relations Officer and writer. Committed volunteer advocate with a disciplined work ethic, capable of thriving in both team settings and individual endeavors. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking, prioritization, and organizational abilities. A proactive self-starter with a professional demeanor, supported by military experience that fosters resilience under pressure and a commitment to achieving objectives while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Education

  • John Jay College

    criminal justice

    2025 – Present

  • Berkeley College New York City Campus

    legal studies

    2023 – 2024

  • University of Havana, Havana, Cuba

    art history

    2009 – 2014

Honors and awards

  • Dean´s List Fall Semester 2023 and Spring Semester 2024

    The Honors notation on students’ transcripts is the University's way to denote the highest level of academic achievement.

  • Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa

    Membership is, therefore, a special honor afforded to a small group of outstanding students. Membership provides exclusive access to a number of innovative benefits. These benefits give members the academic, scholarship and employment tools that will h

Goals and interests

Career goal

Parlegal, Associate Attorney, Attorney

Graduate school interests

Law School

Outside the classroom

Go to the gym, wacht movies, run, travel.

Experience

  • paralegal

    Law Firm

    Dec 2023 – Jan 2024

  • freelance writer

    Books: Authored the Biobibliography of Rafael Acosta de Arriba. Ediciones Bachiller, Biblioteca Nacional José Martí, Havana, Cuba, 2022. It is in the Library of Congress of Washington D.C. https://lccn.loc.gov/2022289410 2. The erotic visuality in the Cuban Photograph of the New Millennium. Thirst for Beauty Editions, Santa Clara, Cuba. (2020).

    Jan 2020 – May 2022

Volunteering

  • Immigration Service Department

    GMHC/GAY MEN HEALTH CRISIS NYC

    Jan 2024 – Jul 2024

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish (Spain) Advanced