Law School: Boston University School of Law
Student Name: Bridgette Pighin
Status: Rising 3L
Undergraduate degree/major: Political Science (Major), Global Studies (Minor)
Undergraduate institution: University of California-Los Angeles
Home city, state: Santa Rosa, California
Bridgette Pighin had a career path firmly in mind when she entered law school, but her experiences there have prompted her to remap it somewhat. Her original goal: assistant general counsel in a corporation. Then came classes in corporations and civil procedure, mentoring and a reality check on jumping right into that role. She realized beginning her career at a law firm would give her a stronger base, and an externship with a federal judge has prompted her to consider pursuing a clerkship as well. Continue reading