Student Spotlight
The Pre-Law program at USA would like to recognize some of our phenomenal current students who plan to attend law school.
Etana Mccord
Brief Bio: I am a junior from Birmingham, Alabama. Ever since high school, I've been determined to pursue a career in Criminal Law. After graduating, I plan to attend law school to earn my J.D. My goal is to start my career at a law firm and eventually open my own practice.
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Political Science
Law School Aspiration: University of Alabama School of Law
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: Being part of the pre-law program has really helped me connect with peers who share the same passions and interests. I’m so grateful to Dr. Pettaway for her dedication to her pre-law students, always going above and beyond to ensure we have everything we need to pursue a career in law. Without the pre-law program, I wouldn’t be as far along in my journey as I am now.
Aliyah Billiot
Brief Bio: I am currently a junior from Irvington, Alabama. I aspire to become a lawyer to assist others to receive justice in a system I admire and believe in. I plan to attend law school after completing my bachelor’s degree. I am currently interested in real estate law, constitutional law, and employment law.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Law School Aspiration: UNC School of Law
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: Navigating the law school process takes resources and people willing to help you along the way. Being in the Pre-Law program has connected me with outside resources to assist with the LSAT, application process, and professional development. This support coupled with the peer support I’ve gained from my membership in the Pre-Law society has made me better prepared for law school.
Ariyan Brookins
Brief Bio: I am a first-generation college student from Newark, New Jersey. My passion for the legal field started at a very young age, and surprisingly when I came to college I started off as a biomedical science major.
Major: Political Science Major
Law School Aspiration: I aspire to go to law school and purse a career in public policy.
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: Coming here and having no idea of how to tackle the journey to prepare for law school was a very high stress situation; however, under the direction of Dr. Pettaway, her resources, and her many efforts to regain the active status of Pre-Law Society, I was genuinely able to find a group of peers and network with people that were on the same track as me. I believe this helped me figure out my next steps as I am on the way to law school.
Krestofer Wright
Brief Bio: I am a Senior from Greenville, South Carolina. From reading Isaac Asimov’s science-fiction to writing my own computer programs, technology, and its implications have always fascinated me. This led me to pursue Intellectual Property or Patent Litigation as a career. The connections I form along the way will help me to accomplish my ultimate goal of creating a non-profit focusing on increasing awareness, funding, and opportunity in technology and STEM fields amongst individuals belonging to historically underrepresented communities.
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Political Science
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: Being a member of the Pre-Law Society has provided me with a variety of invaluable
opportunities and resources. Dr. Pettaway arranges events ranging from talks with
lawyers on how to manage law school workload, to question and answer sessions with
law school admissions officers. These events, along with the free LSAT workshops,
have
greatly increased my knowledge base, which will allow me to make better informed decisions
as I move forward.
KC Crusoe
Brief Bio: I am currently a sophomore at the university and I am from Wetumpka, AL. My passion for law stems from my deep appreciation for structured debate and a genuine desire to serve and assist others. I aspire to specialize in Employee Law, aiming to advocate for those who often lack a voice in such matters.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Law School Aspiration: University of Alabama School of Law
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: I have enjoyed my time within the Pre-Law program so far. The events and in person learning days have offered me so much knowledge from how to navigate the process of applying all the way to actually getting in and managing the course workload.
Brittany Eutsey
Brief Bio: I am from Ozark, Alabama, and currently a senior here at USA. I've always had a passion for medicine and law. Originally, my major was Biomedical Science, however, during sophomore year I changed my major to Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. After graduation, I would really like to get my Master's Degree at Arizona State University for Criminology and Forensic Science. I have a deep passion for working with juveniles. One future goal would be starting a nonprofit for troubled youth who lack the resources and mentorship for changed behavior.
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Political Science
Graduate School and Law School Aspiration: Arizona State University/Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: I'm not a traditional student, as I originally started attending the University of South Alabama in 2013. I would like to thank my Fall of 2023 professors for helping me realize law school is a goal that I still can obtain.
Olivia Martin
Brief Bio: I am from Augusta, Georgia. Involved with leadership since my freshman year with student orgs, I have become more passionate about advocacy, especially in the realm of Higher Education. My post-graduate plans include attending law school in the Chicagoland area and pursuing a career focused on Education Law.
Major: History
Minors: Political Science; Religion
USA Pre-Law Testimonial: Since Dr. Pettaway's arrival on South's campus, the Pre-law program and its students have been able to grow and stay better updated about pre-law opportunities beyond our institution. The Pre-Law Program helps connect students with application workshops, LSAT prep classes, LSAC reminders, and so much more to help encourage and support pre-law students. In my personal experience, Dr. Pettaway has been a welcoming and insightful mentor that any student would be lucky to have.