Hometown: Lynn, Massachusetts
Email: mbarry@psu.edu
Schedule a meeting with Mariama!

Legal Areas of Interest:
Civil Litigation/Plaintiffs Law

Undergraduate Study:
Franklin & Marshall College — Government & International Studies, on a Human Rights track

Campus and Community Involvement:
National Mock Trial Team; National Moot Court Team & Board Member; Teaching Assistant (Legal Writing & Analysis); Student Ambassador, Career Services Office; Property Law Tutor (SP24)

Life Before Dickinson Law:
Worked in political advocacy and government

A Dickinson Law Favorite:
Winning the 1L Mock Trial Competition with one of my closest law school friends and having our two other close friends serve as our witnesses.

Why Dickinson Law?:
I chose Dickinson Law because of the close community and how active professors are in our professional and personal development.

Externship Experience:
PA Attorney General’s Office (Civil Litigation & Consumer Protection Divisions)

Favorite Course:
Property Law with Professor Williams

Advice for Prospective Law Students:
Visit the school and get a feel for it!

Something You Love About Carlisle:
The ethnic restaurants!

On Choosing A Law School:
Think about the opportunities available to you and whether there are resources available to help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals.

You’d Never Guess That…:
I studied abroad in Chile, Nepal, and Jordan in undergrad.

Favorite Book:
All About Love by bell hooks