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Katherine Collins

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Bio

In August 2021, I began my law school journey. I am now in my 2L year of the part-time evening program, which allows me to continue working full-time during the day to support my family. I am a foster parent, adoptive parent, and step-parent—my decision to go to law school centered around my desire to advocate for and help children that are stuck in a variety of systems that seemingly all have one core thing in common: they fail to ensure the best interest of these children is the priority. My own childhood struggles lighted this passion. It has been furthered as I have watched my stepchildren struggle with their situation and my journey within foster care as a foster parent and eventual adoptive parent. I have been shaped by the experiences of my life—from trauma that I have had to work to overcome to moments filled with pure joy, contentment, and peace. Each piece of my journey has shaped who I am and created the image of who I hope to become. My journey as an advocate is only beginning, and I have been blessed with opportunities to further myself on that journey: such as being offered a position working in a family law firm surrounded by amazing advocates. Every day, I aim to cultivate the knowledge, experience, and network needed in law school that will allow me to invest in this passion for children and truly make a change for future generations.

Education

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2021 - 2025

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Political Science and Government
  • Minors:
    • Sociology

University of North Georgia

Associate's degree program
2012 - 2016
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

North Hall High School

High School
2009 - 2012

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      Lawyer

    • Paralegal

      O’Kelley & Sorohan
      2016 – 20182 years
    • Paralegal

      Weissman
      2018 – Present6 years

    Sports

    Equestrian

    Intramural
    2007 – Present17 years

    Softball

    Varsity
    2009 – 20112 years

    Research

    • Political Science and Government

      Kennesaw State University — Student
      2021 – 2021
    • Political Science and Government

      Kennesaw State University — Student
      2020 – 2020
    • Political Science and Government

      Kennesaw State University — Student
      2020 – 2020

    Arts

    • Graphic Art
      2010 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Department of Family and Children Services — Foster Parents
      2017 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy