Kristine McLean ’14 recently earned her law degree, winning honors along the way. She embodies the Gustavus commitment to excellence and justice in her work, and as a History Major she feels well prepared for her chosen career. As Kristine elaborates:
I graduated from Mitchell Hamline in May 2017. I sat for the Minn. bar this July and am awaiting the results. I am currently working as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Kevin Siefken in Austin, Minn. Eventually, I’m hoping to become a prosecutor. During my third year of law school, I made Dean’s List both semesters while working almost full time in the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. I was also recognized at the 2017 Commencement Ceremony for completing over 200 hours of law-related public service. I am passionate about protecting domestic violence victims. My experiences in the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, at the Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project, and as a student certified attorney in the Mitchell Child Protection Clinic increased my desire to become a prosecutor.
Thank you to the entire History Department for feeding my desire to understand the framework for critical systems in our society.
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Greg Kaster
Professor of History
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