Student introductions
We asked some of our student affinity group leaders to share a welcome greeting to our incoming class. Click each to learn more about who they are and read their message.
Mohamed Shehata, 2L
Salam and Welcome to Law School!
My name is Mohamed Shehata, and I am a full-time BAM 2 student. I am currently the Co-President of the Muslim Law Student Association and the Founder of the First-Generation Law Student Association (which is launching the same semester as you!).
One of the many reasons I chose Mitchell Hamline is its community. This community goes from fellow students you’ll see more than your own family, to the professors and staff who genuinely want to help and support you in becoming the best version of yourself inside and outside the classroom. Given that, my biggest advice is to take advantage of everything Mitchell Hamline has to offer, starting with the genuine people who make it what it is.
It is very important to be present and show up within the law school and legal community at large, especially this early on in this challenging and very rewarding journey. In today’s accelerated job market, your 1L year will set the tone for the rest of your law school journey, job prospects, and academic opportunities in general. As stressful as it may be, on top of the 1L workload, this is reassurance that you have a community here eager to support you through it from the first day. Take advantage of events and programs (starting with JumpStart), build strong relationships with your professors and network with legal professionals early on that you can use as references when applying for jobs, and have as mentors. You will be surprised at how many people would love to help and are waiting for a way to do so/ for you to ask.
Sincerely,
Mohamed Shehata, Rising 2L
Muslim Law Student Association
First Generation Law Student Association