Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Email: aja7294@psu.edu
Schedule a meeting with Alainah!

Legal Areas of Interest:
Civil and criminal litigation, domestic violence law

Undergraduate Study:
McGill University, honors English, minor concentration in Political Science

Campus and Community Involvement:
President of the Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students’ Association; Advisory Committee Member for the Race and Equal Protection of the Law course; Member of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Educational Committee; Teacher’s Assistant for Legal Analysis and Writing.

Life Before Dickinson Law:
After graduating from McGill in 2020, I spent some time working at a pro bono public interest litigation firm, She-her Pakistan, on cases of divorce, custody, and domestic violence.

A Dickinson Law Favorite:
Studying and socializing in the Commons

Why Dickinson Law?:
The incredible community!

Externship:
I spent my summer working at a policy and advocacy firm called Justice Project Pakistan, which is working towards the abolition of the death penalty and the elimination of custodial torture. I also spent some time interning at a corporate law firm in Pakistan called Cornelius, Lane, and Mufti, where I had the opportunity to learn more about company and insurance law.

Favorite Course:
Civil Procedure and Contracts!

Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Law school is not as daunting as it seems! Your passion will guide the way to success.

Something You Love About Carlisle:
I love local spots like North Hanover Grill, and the abundance of antique stores.

On Choosing A Law School:
Seek out a community that will allow you to flourish and nurture your interests.