Student Stories

No one illustrates the life-changing possibilities of a Moritz law degree better than our students and alumni. Eleven-thousand strong, they’re in 48 states, 25 countries, and every level of business and civic life. Their stories show the impact Moritz students and graduates make every day, in every walk of life.

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Students

Students Awarded Scholarships to Attend IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress

Samantha Peacock ’27 and Ana Wacker ’27

Samantha Peacock ’27 and Ana Wacker ’27 were recently awarded scholarships to attend the International Association of Privacy Professionals' (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress in Brussels. The event brought together professionals from across the world in data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity law to discuss the field’s most pressing issues.

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“My A&F externship was a masterclass for collaborative lawyering, an opportunity for expert coaching beyond the doctrines, and an observation of a community of diverse backgrounds.”

Zoe Ting, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

JD '27

New Alumni

A Summer Learning About Security

Madeline Williams ‘26

Madeline Williams ‘26 spent the summer after graduation experiencing and applying her legal skills in a real-world setting. She interned at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) within the Department of Defense in Quantico, Virginia. DCSA is the largest investigative service provider in the federal government, supporting over 100 federal entities.

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“My externship allowed me to apply the tools from law school while also pushing me to prepare for practice. Externing has also connected me to the legal world like no other experience, opening doors to jobs and people that would never have even been on the table before.”

Josh Hastings, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

JD '27

Alumni

Law, Leadership, and a Lunchbox

Stephen White '10

Driven by a desire to serve, Stephen White ’10 has found exciting and innovative ways to make an impact throughout his career. He uses his knowledge and skills to strategically and authentically reach communities across the state, and now, the world. White’s journey exemplifies the power of servant leadership and creative thinking.

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