Are you considering law school and curious about what it's really like? Join us for an insightful discussion with Oberlin alumni currently in law school. Our panelists will share their experiences navigating the law school application process, adjusting to rigorous coursework, securing internships, and preparing for legal careers.
Panelists:
Kira Widran '22
Kira Widran graduated from Oberlin in 2022 with a double major in Law & Society and Gender, Sexuality, & Feminist Studies and a minor in Politics. At Oberlin, Kira was a volleyball team captain and worked for the Title IX office as a member of PRSM. She was also a Senior Fellow for the Admissions Office and a Law and Justice Scholar.
After graduating, Kira worked for two years as a legal assistant at a mid-size consumer protection law firm in Los Angeles, where she gained great experience and insight into the legal profession. In the fall of 2024, Kira started law school at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC. She is especially interested in working in professional sports, focusing on gender-based violence and harm prevention within athletics. This summer, Kira will intern with Judge Loren AliKhan in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, working on pivotal cases in the current historical political environment.
Jack Derwin '20
Jack Derwin is a second-year student at New York University School of Law. He is planning to pursue a career as a commercial litigator and will begin his legal career by returning to Ohio to clerk for a federal judge in Columbus in 2026. He graduated from Oberlin in 2020, majoring in economics and playing on the baseball team.
Matt Barry '21
Matt Barry is a 2L at Duke University School of Law. He is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, and graduated from Oberlin in 2021. Matt majored in Politics and Law & Society and minored in Hispanic studies. He was a men’s lacrosse team member, a John F. Oberlin Scholar, and a Law & Justice Scholar. After graduating, Matt worked for two years as a paralegal in a law firm, handling various administrative and substantive responsibilities.
At Duke, he is the managing editor of the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy, a member of the Moot Court Board, and on the executive board of the National Security Law Society. Matt is interested in litigation and plans to do white-collar defense and investigation work.
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