Struggling with what feels like constant negativity towards women, Simone Browne found a supportive environment of women empowering each other at PLEN.
Category: Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy
My Experience at PLEN: Career Paths and Networking
As a theater major, Noni Ford wasn't sure about her interest in a law career until she met students and speakers at PLEN who also had diverse interests.
Nerves are Like Gravity: When They go up, They Always Come Down
At the PLEN Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar, Olivia Barkley learned how powerful it is to be surrounded by a group of supportive women.
No Goal is Unattainable
Victoria LaRocca attended PLEN to learn more about how to pursue a career in law and politics.
Finding Women Who Want Other Women to Succeed
PLEN gave Linnea Peterson the connections, information, and skills she needs to begin a legal career.
PLEN Equipped Me with the Tools and Connections to Be Successful
Bright and early on a Saturday morning, I clocked in at my work-study job and opened the Student Union Info Desk. I walked throughout the building to unlock doors and check on event set-ups, and then sat down at a work table and pulled out my laptop. After having completed most of my tasks, I … Continue reading PLEN Equipped Me with the Tools and Connections to Be Successful
It’s Okay to Think and Dream Big
Being surrounded by powerful women at PLEN empowered Marlen Olmedo, a student at University of Utah, to think better of herself.
PLEN Alumna Turned PLEN Intern
My relationship with PLEN began when I was a Sophomore at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. As a recent graduate, I can now say that this relationship has grown over time and continues to be an important part of my future career path. I first heard about PLEN during my first year at college. I … Continue reading PLEN Alumna Turned PLEN Intern
PLEN Motivated Me to Take Advantage of Every Opportunity
In October, I had the opportunity to attend The Public Leadership Education Network’s (PLEN) Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar in Washington, DC. The PLEN seminar exceeded my expectations. Not only did I take away a tremendous amount of knowledge about legal careers and professional opportunities in law, but I also learned new skills such … Continue reading PLEN Motivated Me to Take Advantage of Every Opportunity
PLEN Demystified Law School and Legal Careers
PLEN’s Women, Law, and Advocacy seminar was a truly rewarding experience. I am very grateful to have been selected for a scholarship to attend the seminar and to have met so many successful and resilient women. A couple of weeks ago I did not know what PLEN was. I heard about PLEN’s Women, Law, and … Continue reading PLEN Demystified Law School and Legal Careers