Hometown: Norco, California
Email: kar6643@psu.edu
Schedule a meeting with Kristen!

Legal Areas of Interest:
Military Law, Criminal Law, National Security and Cybersecurity

Undergraduate Study:
Communication — Cal State San Marcos

Campus and Community Involvement:
Women’s Law Caucus, Military Law Caucus, Intramural Sports

Life Before Dickinson Law:
Before attending Dickinson Law, I was on active duty in the Navy and stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. I also worked at a law firm for one year!

A Dickinson Law Favorite:
Wellness Wednesdays — one time we had a baby cow on campus!

Why Dickinson Law?:
Dickinson Law is so communal and welcoming! The students, professors, and administration are all invested in our success.

Externship:
Summer 2024 — Navy JAG Corps; Fall 2024 — United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Favorite Course:
Civil Procedure with Professor Newton

Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Talk to current students and visit campus if you can!

Something You Love About Carlisle:
Downtown is super walkable and there are always fun events going on. There are also a lot of great food options near campus!

On Choosing A Law School:
Pick the school that feels right for YOU!

You’d Never Guess That… :
I used to work for an MLB and an NFL team!

Favorite Book:
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray