Niagara University Pre-Law Association Students Visit Government Officials and Alumni in Washington, D.C.

Twenty-four students from Niagara University's Pre-Law Student Association visited Washington, D.C., March 21-24, to witness all three branches of government in action, engage with prominent individuals who serve within these branches, and connect with alumni to gain insights and advice about law school and their future careers.

The trip began with a visit to the U.S. Department of State, where Isaiah Jones, '26, who is interning there, arranged a question and answer session with a panel featuring a foreign service officer, a civil servant, and the director of legislative affairs. The students also visited the Supreme Court, where they heard oral arguments, received a behind-the-scenes tour, and spoke with one of the justices.

The students met with several Niagara alumni on their trip, including Congressman Nicholas Langworthy, '03, who represents the 23rd district of New York; Emily Leffler, '18, an immigration attorney in Baltimore; Theo Marcucci, '23, a second-year law student at Baltimore School of Law; and Jacob Tucker, '20, a fellow at the Montgomery County State's Attorney Office, who led the students on a tour of his alma mater, American University's Washington College of Law.

A visit to MoloLamken Law Firm and opportunities for sightseeing, including the group's annual visit to the city's monuments at night, rounded out the experience, which was arranged and chaperoned by Kevin Hinkley, director of the pre-law advisement program and assistant professor of political science, and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science.

"I'm very grateful for the unique opportunities that the pre-law program provides," said Kirsten Moran, vice president of the Pre-Law Student Association. "I really enjoyed hearing from many different alumni and learning how Niagara has shaped them into the successful professionals they are today."