Ep 162: Support & Resources for BIPOC & First-Gen Law Students with St. John’s Law
We welcome Dean Vernadette Horne, the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at St. John’s School of Law. Dean Horne shares insights about her diverse career journey, from litigation to corporate communications, and the importance of transferable skills. She offers valuable advice for first-generation and minority law students, emphasizing the significance of community, networking, and utilizing available resources. She also highlights St. John’s Law's initiatives to support students, including financial assistance, professional attire resources, and alumni engagement.
Vernadette Horne
Vernadette Horne serves on the Law School’s leadership team as Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a native New Yorker, raised just around the corner from St. John's Law in Hollis, Queens, and a major New York City sports fan. Her career path has taken her from litigation practice and corporate consulting to law school administration, with a laser focus on creating a truly inclusive and representative legal profession.
Episode Highlights
Dean Horne discusses the value of transferable skills gained from various professional experiences and how they can be applied in different legal settings.
Practical advice is shared for law students, including tips on navigating the application process, leveraging resources for LSAT preparation, and seeking support from career services.
Dean Horne highlights St. John's School of Law's initiatives to support first-generation and minority students, including community-building events and financial resources.
Dean Horne emphasizes importance of resilience and learning from mistakes is emphasized, encouraging students to embrace challenges and share experiences to support one another.
Tweetable Quotes
“Never believe that it will be easy, but always believe that it can be done.”