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 Summer 2025Â 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 SociologyÂ
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL?: I chose AUWCL because of their highly ranked clinical program, excellent professors, and their location in Washington.Â
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
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!
Sahar Tariq (2L)
Program Type: Full Time
Email Address: AUWCLStudentAmbassador8@gmail.com
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Undergraduate School: George Washington University
Major: International Affairs, Double Minor in Political Science and Psychology
Why did you choose to attend AUWCL? As a 7-year DC resident and a law student interested in Intellectual Property Law and clinical work, AUWCL was a natural first choice to apply for. With AUWCL ranking #6 for Intellectual Property Law Programs and #2 for Clinical Training, I knew it was the perfect place to hone my skillset and participate in hands-on work with real clients. Additionally, the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) was a fantastic resource to look to for IP options and learning more about what WCL offers.
What is your current campus involvement? I am a Summer 2025 Research Assistant with the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) under Professor Christine Farley. For the 2025-2026 academic year, I am a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society, the Blog Editor for the Intellectual Property Brief, the Director of PR and Marketing for the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and the Director of Communications for the Lambda Law Society.