Even though I was born in the US, my parents immigrated here from Ghana. Because they came to this country, I’ve had so many opportunities. So even before I really knew what a career was, I knew that I wanted to pursue public interest work as a way to give back.
Michigan Law offered a clear path to realizing my dream. My classes provided a broad context, while experiential opportunities in the Civil Rights Litigation Initiative and the related practicum gave me specific insights. One of the most memorable cases involved a man whose wrongful arrest was based on faulty facial recognition technology.
Those classes and experiences allowed me to hit the ground running at the ACLU of Michigan, where I do litigation and policy work with an amazing team. I started pretty recently and have learned so much already.
When it came time to apply to the ACLU, Emily Bretz, Michigan Law’s public interest director, helped with the interview process, sharing questions that people had been asked before and helping me think through how to share my story.
Throughout my time at Michigan Law, I got so much support from the public interest community. Upperclassmen and my professors strongly encouraged me to stay true to my interests and passion for public service.
I was really grateful for that, and now I’m happy to pay it forward by being a resource to other public interest students.
