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#TBT LAW LINKS ALUMNI TAYLOR-SIMONE JOHNSON

10/9/2019

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“My ultimate career goal is to become a social justice/advocacy lawyer and defend under-represented communities. I want to help those who need help and give them a voice."
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The summer of 2018 was nothing short of a memorable experience for Taylor-Simone Johnson. It was through her Law Links internship with the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City that Taylor-Simone learned of the complexities of the legal professions, importance of professionalism, and value in making connections.

Next fall, with a scholarship from the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, Ms. Johnson will be pursuing a double major in English and Philosophy with a minor in Africana Studies at either the University of Maryland College Park or the Johns Hopkins University. Taking those lessons learned from her Law Links experience, this is the next step in her journey towards a meaningful career in social justice advocacy.


Her advice to future Law Links interns?

Always act your best regardless of where you are because you “will never know who is watching and taking notes”.

Her exceptional performance as a Law Links intern earned Ms. Johnson an invite to a retreat in Atlanta hosted by Marjorie Harvey of the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation. It was through professionalism and personality that Taylor-Simone earned the support to pursue her passion for social justice and we at MYLAW have no doubt that these traits may carry her through to success!



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ATTN: PROGRAM ALUMNI

10/7/2019

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​Are you an alumni of MYLAW's Law Links, Law Academy, Teen Court, City Council Page, Moot Court, or High School Mock Trial Competition programs? If so, we need YOU to tell YOUR story of success!
As part of our continuing efforts to serve more Maryland youth as they take on college and careers, MYLAW hopes to engage you, as program alumni, in sharing your experiences as participants and volunteers. In doing so, you may lend a hand to our mission to inspire the next generation of civic-minded leaders!
Wondering where your story might be shared?
Your story could be shared on our social media sites, posted to this blog, sent to our sponsors and partners in newsletters, and presented at our events around the state of Maryland!
Whose stories are we looking for?

  • Alumni of our Law Links, Law Academy, Mock Trial, Teen Court, Moot Court, Summer Center, and City Council Page Program(s)
  • Past and present volunteers of our programs, both adults and youth

How do you go about sharing your story?
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  • Send an email to Shelley Brown, at shelley@mylaw.org with the subject line "MY Story". Include information about the program(s) you participated in or volunteered for and during which year(s).  
  • Shelley will respond with a few follow-up questions. Answer them in as much detail as possible!
  • Follow our social media accounts and blog. Yours could be the next success story shared!
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#TBT Law Links Alumni Daisheau "Shea" Player

10/3/2019

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Throughout her time as a Law Links intern with the Johns Hopkins Health System Legal Department in 2017 and 2018, Daisheau “Shea” Player discovered that she could mesh her passions for science and law through a career as a medical malpractice attorney. After graduating from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 2018, she enrolled at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania as a chemistry major. She received five scholarships from organizations such as the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, and the Dickinson College Chemistry Department. As a resident advisor, chemistry tutor, athletics game assistant, and Academic Co-Curricular Excellence Peer Mentor, Shea gives back to her collegiate community through student engagement and peer mentoring. She also serves as the sophomore class president, member of the yearbook staff, and treasurer of the women’s club basketball team.



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Above: Shea standing with Kevin Sowers, President of the Johns Hopkins Health System and VP of Johns Hopkins Medicine
Her advice to future Law Links interns?

Network, stay in touch, and take the job seriously – “You don’t always know who’s watching, and what you do impacts all of the interns behind you.”
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Shea keeps in touch with her Law Links advisor, Mrs. Royal, who assisted her in finding an internship this past summer as a HR College Peer Mentor. In this position, she served as a liaison between 25 interns, their supervisors, and the Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program headquarters. Through the Law Links program, Shea learned many lessons. In her own words:

“One of the most meaningful lessons I learned from Law Links was the power of self-advocacy and networking. Being able to advocate for myself and network has allowed me to meet people and have experiences and exposure to things that I otherwise wouldn't have. I've had the opportunity to meet people like Benjamin Crump and Viola Davis. I've been able to do research, attend high profile hearings, and speak on panels.”
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