The second class to enroll at Elon University School of Law has a wide range of talents and represents some of the nation's top undergraduate institutions. Read this note for details and to meet a few members of the Class of 2010...
Associate Dean of Admission Sharon Gaskin welcomed the new class during
orientation sessions Thursday, Aug. 9 and shared facts about the class:
107: Total students
64: Males
43: Females
21 to 57: Age range
3.2: Median GPA of the class
153: Median LSAT score
Members of the class attended colleges and universities across the nation, including:
• George Washington University
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Vanderbilt University
• U.S. Military Academy, West Point
• U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis
• Elon University
• Wake Forest University
• University of Tennessee
• Washington & Lee University
• North Carolina State University
• Furman University
• Clemson University
• University of Georgia
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• George Mason University
• Mercer University
• North Carolina A&T State University
• Hampden-Sydney College
• Louisiana State University
Approximately 25 majors, ranging from accounting to theology, are represented in the class. The most popular majors include political science, business, English, history, journalism, communications, psychology and economics.
Members of the Class of 2010 include:
Nicole Patterson, Washington, D.C.—Patterson
graduated in May from Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in
anthropology. She learned about Elon Law from her husband and soon
became intrigued with Elon’s emphasis on engaged learning and civic
engagement. “I’m very excited about the program and it sounds like they
are doing good things here.” Patterson says she is keeping an open mind
about the kind of law she would like to practice someday, but believes
she would enjoy corporate or estate law.
David Morrow II, Santa Barbara, Calif.—Born
into a military family, Morrow has lived in a number of states and
traveled extensively in Europe. His time living in Alabama, however, is
what stirred his interest in law school. “I saw what the Civil Rights
movement did for this country and thought I could make a similar
difference as a lawyer.” Morrow, who graduated from Elon with a
bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration, would
like to work for the government after law school.
Jenny Ruby, Raleigh, NC—Ruby, a
2006 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, likes
the idea of being a student at a new law school. “There are
cutting-edge ideas here that I didn’t find at other law schools.” The
law school’s location in downtown Greensboro was also a decisive
advantage in Ruby’s mind. “I’m excited about the potential for
interaction with lawyers and legal firms here. Most other law schools
aren’t located this close to the action.”
Brock Massey, Greenville, NC—For
Massey, the recommendation of a close friend and mentor tipped the
scales in favor of Elon Law. “He went to Campbell (University) and has
such high regard for Dean Davis from his time there. For him to show
that much enthusiasm in the dean and the program at Elon really made
this an easy decision.” A 2007 UNC-Chapel Hill graduate with a degree
in management and society, Massey said Elon’s new approach to legal
education and small-school feel were big selling points.
Anna Buonya, Raleigh, NC—Buonya
was already familiar with the area from her days as an undergraduate
student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, but a tour
of Elon Law’s home in the Weaver Building was the deciding factor to
enroll here. “I was with Sharon Gaskin and she knew everyone we met
along the way. There’s a very personal feel here that I know I’m going
to enjoy.” Buonya, who earned bachelor’s degrees from UNCG in political
science and communications in December 2006, spent this summer working
on real estate transactions in the Oak Ridge, NC, law offices of A.L.
Collins.
Michael Eldredge, Kingsport, Tenn.—From
the first time he contacted the staff at Elon Law, Eldredge said they
have been “helpful, encouraging and friendly.” He’s excited about being
in downtown Greensboro and learning about the city, as well as getting
started in his studies. “There is such a broad range of things that I
can do with a law degree, so I’m ready to get started. Eldredge
graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in December
2006 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.