Honor Society® member
Tryston Weiss
Legal Research Assistant at H. Justin Pace, PLLC
- Western Carolina University
- political science (pre-law)
- Class of 2025
- cherryville, North Carolina
Member since January 2023
About
I am a third-year student at Western Carolina University majoring in political science and double minoring in business law and economics.
I am very excited to announce that I have obtained a new position as a Legal Research Assistant at H. Justin Pace, PLLC. Also, this summer I have been granted the opportunity to intern as a Health Navigator at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy. Being in these positions has enhanced my abilities in legal research and writing as well as my analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to construct well-founded arguments.
Please feel free to reach out to me at
[email protected]
Education
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western carolina university
Major: political science; Minor: business law / economics
2022 – 2025
Honors and awards
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Chancellor’s List: May 2024
Semester achievement of 3.8 GPA or above
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Next NC Scholarship: May 2024
The Next NC Scholarship combines the Federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship award that’s easier to understand and makes education more affordable for most North Carolinians.
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SECU Summer Internship Grant: May 2024
The SECU Public Fellow Interns are required to perform 300 hours at their internship site and participate in professional development sessions at the WCU Center for Career and Professional Development to help hone in on their skills.
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Chancellor’s List: May 2023
Semester achievement of 3.8 GPA or above
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Dean's List: December 2023
Semester achievement of 3.5 GPA or above
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Chancellor’s List: December 2022
Semester achievement of 3.8 GPA or above
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Actual Private Scholarship 1: August 2022
Scholarship of $1000 awarded for academic achievement
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Actual Private Scholarship 2: August 2022
Scholarship of $2000 awarded for academic achievement
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Brinson Annual Scholarship: August 2022
Established through the generosity of the Jack and Judy Brinson Foundation, this scholarship provides support to students who have at least a 3.0 GPA.
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Fed. Sup. Educ. Grant: August 2022
Need-based grant that does not have to be repaid.
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Federal Pell Grant: August 2022
Need-based grant that does not have to be repaid.
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Monteith-Sharpton Scholarship: August 2022
Endowed through the generosity of Sarah Sharpton in memory of her mother Doris Monteith Sharpton, this scholarship provides support for new students in their first year at WCU.
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WCU Grant: August 2022
Need-based grant up to $1000 to help offset the cost of tuition for continuing students who demonstrate financial need. The WCU Grant is awarded based on eligibility, as determined by FAFSA.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Attorney
- Graduate school interests
Duke Law
- Outside the classroom
In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, backpacking, skateboarding, exercising, furthering my knowledge, and learning Spanish. Additionally, I am training for a marathon and learning Shotokan Karate.
Experience
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Legal Research Assistant
H. Justin Pace, PLLC
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
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Health Navigator Intern
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
May 2024 – Aug 2024
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Cashier/ Truck Unloader/ Stocker/ Apparel
Walmart
Oct 2020 – Jun 2024
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crew member
Taco Bell
Aug 2020 – Oct 2020
Volunteering
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Volunteer Staff - Walked dogs, cleaned litter boxes and food bowls, and fed animals.
Appalachian Animal Rescue Center
Oct 2023
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Philanthropy Chairperson - Raised funds to donate and help AWAKE achieve their mission.
AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center
Feb 2023 – Aug 2025
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Volunteer Staff - Loaded, gathered, and arranged furniture - Reached out to my local community to supply them with household goods and take household items they no longer need
CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIANS IN MISSION
May 2020 – Jan 2022
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Volunteer Staff - Worked the food line as well as helping the kitchen staff. - Interacted and connected with individuals in my community.
The Good Samaritan Inn
Jan 2020 – Jul 2021
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Student Volunteer - Helped fill up boxes and load trucks with non-perishable food to give to underprivileged families in the community.
MEN MACON A DIFFERENCE
Mar 2019
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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Pre-Law Club
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Business & Law Society
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Honor Society
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The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement: Honor Society
