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Portrait of Marissa Cadriel

Honor Society® member

Marissa Cadriel

Legal Assistant at Clarkson Law Firm

  • Arizona State University-Tempe
  • psychology
  • Class of 2023
  • Chula Vista, CA

Member since December 2022

About

First-generation college student eager to learn and help others in her desired field. Works steadily to maintain a high GPA while working full-time as a Legal Assistant at a public interest law firm. Outside of school and work desires include being active, artistic, and contributing to a clean environment.

Education

  • Southwestern College

    psychology

    2019 – 2021

Honors and awards

  • president's list

    Earned during spring of 2021 for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for twelve or more units of coursework.

  • phi theta kappa honor society

    joined during spring of 2021 due to a high GPA

  • honor society

    joined during winter of 2022 due to a high GPA

Goals and interests

Career goal

I aspire to join the legal field as a working paralegal for a public interest law firm. I would also like to give back to the community by working pro-bono for clients who are believed to be wrongfully convicted in criminal court.

Graduate school interests

Along with obtaining my paralegal certificate after the completion of my undergrad, I would like to pursue a masters degree in Public Policy.

Outside the classroom

Hiking, painting, running, staying active

Experience

  • Legal Assistant

    Clarkson Law Firm

    Aug 2022 – Present

Volunteering

  • Videographer

    Bonita Valley Community Church

    Nov 2016 – Present

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information