Carolyn is a third-year law student at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Before attending law school, Carolyn graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology. While at UGA, Carolyn interned at the Western Circuit Public Defender’s Office. Carolyn now serves as a research assistant examining access to justice, civil remedies for gender-based violence, and the rights of children and adolescents. She is also a student advocate in the Education Rights Clinic, helping children with disabilities and their families access special education services. Alongside her academic work, Carolyn develops practical experience at a civil defense firm. Upon graduation, Carolyn is planning to stay in the South to begin her legal career.