Meet the JD class of 2028: Anna Savo
Anna Savo
CLASS OF 2028
Prior Education: Georgetown University ’22, Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Hometown: St. Augustine, Florida
Prior Work Experience: Litigation paralegal, Elias Law Group
Growing up, I was always encouraged to consider law as a career path. I loved reading and writing, especially argumentative writing, and as a result the thought of attending law school was always at the back of my mind. In undergraduate school, I most enjoyed my classes related to law and public policy, which further informed my decision to pursue employment in the legal field.
After graduation, I worked for a few years as a voting rights litigation paralegal at a firm in Washington, D.C. It was a great experience and I got to see many different aspects of litigation, from complaint drafting to trial. It was also incredibly meaningful work; I was so lucky to work at a firm that was dedicated to expanding access to the ballot box. My time as a paralegal cemented my decision to pursue a career as an attorney. I reached a point where I really wanted to do more substantive and hands-on work, but I knew that I would need a JD to do the work I was most interested in.
Why did you choose Duke Law School?
I was especially drawn to Duke because it has fantastic curricular offerings in the areas of law that I am most interested in. I focused my undergraduate coursework on the area of law, technology, and policy, and I wanted to further study these topics in law school. I found that Duke had, by far, the best initiatives and coursework dedicated to these issues. I also intend to work in Florida or Texas post-graduation, and Duke has great resources to find opportunities in these markets, like the Florida and Texas Clubs.
Are there student groups or other activities you’d like to get involved with?
Duke has so many opportunities for students that it is hard to list all the groups and activities that stood out to me. I would love to join a journal, and I am especially interested in the Duke Law and Technology Review. I’m also looking forward to giving back to the Durham community; I hope to do this in part through a clinic, like the First Amendment Clinic or the Immigrant Rights Clinic. I also would like to get involved with OutLaw and the Coalition Against Gendered Violence during my time at Duke.
How do you plan to use your law degree after you graduate?
I am certainly very interested in litigation. However, I definitely want to keep an open mind as I enter my first year of law school. That said, I am interested in healthcare law, technology and privacy, and public interest law.
What do you do to relax outside of work or class?
I love baking, which I picked up only recently. Baking requires you to really focus on the present moment, and once you get a handle on the basics it can be a fun outlet for creativity and experimentation. I also love to hike and was a frequent visitor of Shenandoah National Park. I’m so glad that I can go to law school in a city with great trails!
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