Wondering what it's like to brief your first case, conduct legal research for a federal agency, or represent your first client? How can you balance studying for classes, working at an externship or for a law clinic and still have time for a social life? Here's an opportunity to connect with a current student to ask about their experiences at the Washington College of Law and their life in Washington, DC. Feel free to contact them at their email addresses in their bios or by calling the JD Admissions Reception Desk at 202-274-4101. Each of these ambassadors work a few hours each week at our Admissions Reception Desk. Please note, that it may take a few business days for them to respond to emails sent to their student ambassador Gmail account.
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Connect with Fall 2025 Student Ambassadors
Verity BenZion-Dunams (2L)
Program Type: Full Time
Email Address: AUWCLStudentAmbassador4@gmail.com
Hometown: Leesburg, VA
Undergraduate School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Major: Criminal Justice and Sociology
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL?: I chose AUWCL because of their highly ranked clinical program, excellent professors, and their location in Washington.
What is your current campus involvement?: Criminal Law Practitioner, Criminal Law Society, Family Law Society, Plaintiffs’ Law Association, Women’s Law Association
Ryan Meister (2L)
Program Type: Full Time
Email Address: AUWCLStudentAmbassador3@gmail.com
Hometown: Huntley, Illinois
Undergraduate School: Michigan State University
Major: International Relations and Political Science (Pre-Law)
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL?: I choose to attend AUWCL because I am interested in international humanitarian and human rights law, of which AUWCL has very strong programs for. AUWCL’s DC location in combination with the clinic program drew me here.
What is your current campus involvement?: I am currently a Junior Staffer with the American University International Law Review while a member of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) and the International Law Students Association. I am currently serving as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Carroll's Contracts course and as a Research Assistant for Professor Sinha.
Nick Mruk (2L)
Program Type: Full Time
Email Address : AUWCLStudentAmbassador9@gmail.com
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
Undergraduate School: North Carolina State University
Major: Political Science and Spanish
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL?: I have always loved Washington D.C. and had a friend that started at AUWCL the year before me. When I came to get quick personal tour from him and talk about the school, he told me all about the amazing faculty, public service opportunities, and community that AUWCL and Washington D.C. has. From then on, I knew I wanted to be at AUWCL and after my first year here I can say with confidence that I made the right choice!
What is your current campus involvement?: Public Relations Director for Mock Trial Honors Society, SBA Student Senator, AUWCL Student Ambassador, AUWCL Softball Team Member, Fair Housing Law Society Member.
Brianna Parkinson (2L)
Program Type: Full Time
Email Address: AUWCLStudentAmbassador8@gmail.com
Hometown: White Plains, New York
Undergraduate School: UMass Amherst
Major: Political Science and Psychology
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL?: I chose AUWCL because of its robust International Law program, dedicated professors, and its overall global perspective and approach to the legal field.
What is your current campus involvement?: Junior Staffer on International Law Review, Member of Mock Trial Honor Society, Barbri Student Rep, Member of Black Law Students Association
Clare Rigney (2L)
Program Type: Full Time
Email Address : AUWCLStudentAmbassador10@gmail.com
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Undergraduate School: Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Major: Multimedia Journalism and Creative Writing
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL?: I chose AUWCL because of my interest in civil rights advocacy. AUWCL is located where I wanted to be in Washington D.C. and has many programs or student organizations related to social issues I care about.
What is your current campus involvement?: Junior Staffer on the Journal of Gender and Social Policy Law, Podcast Editor for the Human Rights Brief, Member of Lambda Law Society.