Annie Clarke ’25
Annie Clarke ’25
JD Student
Hometown
Deer Park, New York
Undergraduate Institution
SUNY Geneseo
Undergraduate Major(s)
Sociology
Year of Undergraduate Graduation
2014
Area(s) of Legal Interest
I’m interested in representing injured parties in employment law and civil rights cases.
What kind of support and resources do you find most helpful for prospective students considering Northeastern Law?
Connect with as many law students as possible, especially from NUSL and other law schools. Northeastern Law is unique in many ways—it offers abundant resources to students interested in public interest law, a collaborative atmosphere, and a renowned co-op program that sets you apart in the job market. By gathering insights from a variety of schools, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of your priorities and ensure that the school you choose is the right fit for you.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with at Northeastern Law?
Northeastern University Law Review (NULR); Robert F. Wagner Labor and Employment Moot Court; Plaintiffs’ Law Association (NUSL PLA); Northeastern Employment and Labor Law Association (NELLA); Research Assistant for Professor Lucy Williams; Lawyering Fellow for Legal Skills in Social Context (LSSC)
What has been your favorite part about doing co-op while at NUSL? Can you describe the experience?
My favorite part of the co-op program has been the opportunity to gain hands-on experience that has helped shape my career path. I came to law school focused on public interest work, and while my dedication to that mission has deepened, my co-ops have played a key role in helping me discover exactly how I want to pursue it. During my first co-op at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, I received invaluable training in research and writing from the clerks and judges, which inspired me to pursue a federal clerkship following graduation. My following co-op with a plaintiff-side law firm in Boston not only fueled my passion for civil rights and employment law but also gave me insight into the type of work environment I would like to work in.