Kate Leahy

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Education

  • J.D., Notre Dame Law School, ‘06
  • B.A., Political Science/English Literature/Catholic Studies, Loyola College in Maryland, ‘02

Work Experience prior to coming to NDLS

  • Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation, Boston Massachusetts (Jesuit Volunteer Corps)

Work Experiences while at NDLS

  • Summer 2004: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Department of Social Development and World Peace, Washington, D.C.
  • Summer 2005: Catholic Relief Services, Yaounde, Cameroon

Extracurriculars:

  • Assistant Rector, Cavanaugh Hall
  • Notre Dame Women’s Liturgical Choir
  • Chair, Notre Dame Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
  • Social Justice Coordinator, St. Thomas More Society

Employment

Associate at Fragomen, Del Ray, Bernsen, and Loewy
Philadelphia, PA

On the NDLS experience:

“NDLS’ faculty is, perhaps, its greatest asset. At no other law school will you find so many extraordinary teachers with such obvious faith and serious commitment to their students. They are in every way models of faith, charity, and professionalism. We are truly blessed here to learn from such outstanding people.

Notre Dame Law School’s other greatest asset is its Catholic heritage and mission. My own commitment to the work of human rights derives directly from Christ’s command to serve the poor and I found extraordinary support for that vocation at Notre Dame. Notre Dame provided both outstanding connections with Catholic institutions and funding support that allowed me to spend two summers working in international policy and human rights. Notre Dame has provided all the support and encouragement I could hope for as I prepare for a career promoting and defending human rights.”