Legal Studies
There is a growing need for individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the law, who are prepared to navigate the complex world of regulations and individual rights.
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A Patriarchal Tradition That Just Won’t Budge
About a year before Christine Mallinson gave birth to her first child, she and her husband agreed that all of their children would take her last name. The decision came down to family cohesion: The couple wanted their children—they eventually had two—to share a last name with the only cousin near their kids in age, who was Mallinson’s niece.
Hannah Baity
Hometown: Robbins, Illinois
Majors: Global Studies and Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend law school