2023 was a fulfilling and exciting year for me. Last spring I chose to attend Yale Law School after an incredible application cycle where I was accepted into every school I applied to except for one waitlist. I was really torn in my decision between NYU and Yale but ultimately I found that Yale was the right place for me. I also was awarded and named a recipient of a scholarship from the Marshall-Motley Scholar Programs from the Legal Defense Fund. Being a Marshall-Motley Scholar has been an incredible honor and privilege and it has truly made my first semester at Law School all the better. Moving to New Haven in August and beginning my first semester of Law School was incredibly challenging but also very rewarding. I have made some amazing friends and learned so much in my courses. The second half of my year was mostly filled with classes, studying and trying to stay on top of all the material I learned but I also found time to explore some other interests of mine. I became the social media head for the Yale Black Law Students Association (BLSA), and also joined the BLSA mock trial team where we will be competing next February in Buffalo, New York. I also am part of the organizing team for Reb Law (rebellious lawyering), a conference held annually at Yale Law School to bring together “practitioners, law students, and community activists from around the country to discuss innovative, progressive approaches to law and social change.” I am so excited to begin my second semester later this month but am grateful for the time I have now to rest and connect with family and friends. I am so grateful for the support and opportunities MVYouth provided me throughout my four years of undergrad and beyond that have gotten me to this point. Thank you, MVYouth!