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Kalyn is a law student at the at the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. Originally from Asheboro, NC, she graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone. After college, Kalyn worked for six years as an in-house graphic designer and marketing professional at a software company before transitioning into law school. Outside of school, you can find her playing pickleball, running, reading, and spending time with friends
MLK Intern, Charlotte
What inspired you to pursue a career in law or social justice?
Growing up in a community with a wide socioeconomic gap, and various books / media.
Why did you choose to intern with Legal Aid of North Carolina?
It seems like a very well-established organization that “knows what to do with” interns. I got the impression that I wouldn’t be pushing papers all summer and I am pleased to see that this is true.
What do you hope to gain from your experience at LANC?
Hands-on experience and a realistic idea of what the work entails.
What are your long-term career goals, and how do you envision your experience at LANC contributing to them?
A career in public service and anti-poverty law! I see my experience at LANC contributing in a significant way to this goal, as this is at the heart of LANC’s work.