Alex Araya '22
Staff Attorney, Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition, Baltimore
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: B.A. in Political Science and English
“My most formative Law School experience was being on the founding Executive Board of SJU Defenders, a student-led group that allows students to explore careers in public defense and related fields that help people fight back against systemic oppression. As an alum, the greatest part has been watching how current students have made SJU Defenders their own and continue to explore and act on fighting the powers that be.”
Edward Belotte '21
Associate, Capital Markets, Dentons, New York
Providence College: B.S. in Finance, B.A. in Political Science
“I would not be where I am today without St. John’s Law. The Law School community prepared me to be a skillful and diligent attorney. St. John’s Law alumni go out of their way to ensure that graduates are put in a position to effectuate actual change in the world in whatever endeavor they're passionate about.”
Brittany Clark '22
Law Clerk, Lowenstein Sandler, New York
Gonzaga University: B.A. in Political Science and English Literature
Fordham Graduate School of Education: M.S.T. in Adolescent English
“While at St. John's Law, I took advantage of multiple course offerings taught by esteemed bankruptcy judges and practitioners. These classes were inspirational and insightful, ultimately preparing me for my current role in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department at Lowenstein Sandler, where I work with several talented Law School alumni.”
Luxon Glor '22
Assistant Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department, New York
University of Mary: B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing
“Law school is an experience that challenges you to overcome adversity, encourages curiosity, and fosters community. It will provide you with valuable lessons, alternate perspectives, and close friends.”
Alexandra Irizarry '22
Associate, Global Commercial Disputes Group, Reed Smith, New York
Hunter College: B.A. in Political Science and Economics
“My law school experience was incredibly formative. It was both rigorous yet collegial which helped prepare me for work life in private practice.”
Yitzhak Maurer '22
Law Clerk, Litigation, Davis Polk, New York
Binghamton University: B.S. in Anthropology
“Beyond the impressive academic program, St. John's Law prepared me to work effectively as part of a team. The practice of law is collaborative, and St. John's embodies that idea by creating an atmosphere that encourages students to work together, rather than compete with one another, to become the best lawyers possible.”
Meghan Paola '22
Juris Doctor, Rosenberg & Estis, New York
Binghamton University: B.A. in Political Science
“I knew coming into St. John’s that I was interested in real estate law, so I immediately got involved with the Law School’s Mattone Institute. As one of the Institute’s Real Estate Fellows, I had access to classes, externships, and alumni networking opportunities that were extremely helpful in preparing me for my career as a real estate attorney.”
Antonio Sciarrotta '22
Law Clerk, Alston & Bird, New York
Boston College: B.S. in Chemistry
“St. John's created opportunities for me to explore the legal landscapes and find my interests through a variety of courses, networks, and co-curricular activities. I'm grateful for the lifelong connections I made with professors, alumni, and my classmates that I will continue to develop throughout my career.”