Kiera Goddu
My pro bono projects gave me insight into what it’s like to be an attorney, while also giving me opportunities to support communities that are important to me. From legal research and writing to working with clients, my projects helped concretize the concepts I was learning in class while also developing new skills. My pro bono project with the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, specifically, allowed me to dive into public service work during my first year and explore an area of law outside of the 1L curriculum. It was a great way to reconnect with the reasons I came to law school when most required classes felt removed from my long-term goals. Finally, my pro bono experience made me a stronger candidate for summer jobs in public service that connected my interests of health care and law.