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Applewhite’s path to law school wouldn’t be possible had it not been for her time in the Sidley Pre-Law Scholars Program in Chicago last summer. She is fortunate to have the resources the program provided for her.
“Participating in the program was indeed a blessing. As a mi- nority, I believe the program prepared me not only for the LSAT, but also, it provided me with the nances to fund my journey to law school.”
Applewhite applauds the program’s mission of providing op- portunities for minorities who aspire to be legal professionals. “ ere should be more diversity in the law profession, because the people involved in the legal system are diverse themselves. Diversity does not come in only the form of race or ethnicity, but it also comes in the forms of gender, sexual orientation, and other qualities that makes one diverse.”
Trying to balance her many educational and organizational re- quirements along with attempting to have a social life was chal- lenging for Applewhite. Despite the full agenda, she appreciates the grind because she believes that it was just a preview of how law school will be.
“ is year prepared me for having a lot to do at once and main- taining a balance that was healthy for myself and others. It was so much going on, but it shows how vital time management is. is year helped me to become gritty enough to remain strong through adversity.”
“I am extremely proud to be one of the four public HBCU students to receive this highly competitive scholarship.”
Now that Applewhite is approaching the conclusion of her un- dergraduate studies, she feels a sense of accomplishment. She’s proud of her journey and all the achievements she earned along the way.
“It’s a relief. As graduation and the end of the school year ap- proaches, more stress has been lifted o my shoulders. I feel like I can look back and be proud of my accomplishments and soak in the moment of being a graduating senior.”
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