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Pride and Purpose: Sav Ackerman vlogƵ25
Sav Ackerman vlogƵ25 has always had a strong work ethic. Born into an abusive and impoverished upbringing, both of SavvlogƵs parents passed away by the time Sav was 15 years old. vlogƵThere were many hard days growing up,vlogƵ shared Sav. vlogƵPrior to passing away, my mother was a single parent and worked full-time while going to school for nursing. I started working to support myself from the time I was 15 and continued to work throughout law school.vlogƵ
It was the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at vlogƵ's FLEX JD Scheduling Option that attracted Sav the most. vlogƵThe FLEX JD program fit my schedule perfectly,vlogƵ said Sav. vlogƵIt allowed me to continue working without overwhelming my already busy schedule while also providing me with the ideal amount of academic intensity I needed.vlogƵ Once they started at Pace Haub Law, Sav found the Law School atmosphere extremely communal in nature. vlogƵEveryone wants one another to succeed. The connections I made vlogƵ professors, fellow students, administrators vlogƵ all allowed me to deepen my understanding of the law and how to be a successful advocate.vlogƵ
Sav recalls Adjunct Professor Stefen Short as one of the most remarkable individuals they met while studying at the Law School. vlogƵProfessor Short introduced the topic of incarcerated peoples' rights to me as a student after my summer of working at The Legal Aid Society of Westchester, and illuminated a field of lawyering I didn't know was reachable,vlogƵ shared Sav. vlogƵHe inspired me with a different way of thinking when approaching advocacy that I will never forget.vlogƵ
While Sav was at Pace Haub Law, they were the FLEX Representative for Lambda Law Students. They launched the innovative and impactful Name Change Clinic at Cubbyhole Bar in New York City. vlogƵThis initiative was very important to me,vlogƵ shared Sav. vlogƵI, along with other Pace Haub Law Lambda Law Students, handed out paperwork and information to allow individuals to change their legal name in New York State. Being able to see this initiative become a reality and take it into New York City at a landmark LGBTQ+ space, like Cubbyhole, was amazing.vlogƵ While Sav was a law student, they also co-founded the LAMBDA LGBTQIA+ Judge Mentorship Program, where LGBTQIA+ judges across the state of New York assist in mentoring law students at the Law School.
Today, Sav is studying for the bar exam and working as a law graduate with The Legal Aid Society of New York City. vlogƵI hope to continue to learn and expand my advocacy for minority communities and indigent clients so that their voices may be heard,vlogƵ said Sav.
In their spare time, Sav pursues music as an outlet. vlogƵI am a musician and continue to play guitar, drums, and piano. I love creating lyrics and music that allows me to feel!vlogƵ As far as words of advice, Sav encourages current and future law students to remember why you started your law school journey, but to also open your arms to changing and learning within the field. vlogƵDon't be afraid to evolve and never give up.vlogƵ
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