Student Success
We're highlighting the amazing work being done by our Toledo Law students. The stories are based on what students were doing at the time they were featured. Explore the student success stories below to learn more.
Aya Beydoun
Public Service Externship
Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan-Family Division
Summer 2022
Law students will find that their externship experiences enable them to enliven their formal education and to learn valuable legal skills. Aya Beydoun was grateful to have this type of opportunity with the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan-Family Division. Read Aya's Story
Taylor Carroll
Public Service Externship
U.S. Army JAG Corps
Summer 2022
Externships are more than just practicing legal skills learned from the classroom. Taylor Carroll was immersed in the full Army experience with the U.S. Army JAG Corps. From taking a tandem jump with the Black Daggers to participating in physical training with other soldiers, she was inspired to grow in leadership skills and a career in international affairs. Read Taylor's Story
Tyler Lantzsch
Civil Advocacy Clinic
Spring 2022
Tyler Lantzsch started law school a year earlier because of the 3+3 program. On top of the head start academically, he was able to gain real-world experience with the Civil Advocacy Clinic.Read Tyler's Story
Hannah Novak
Public Service Externship
Lucas County Children Services
Spring 2022
Law students find that their externship experiences enable them to enliven their formal education and to learn beneficial legal skills. Hannah Novak's externship with Lucas County Children Services has helped her gain valuable experience in juvenile law. Read Hannah's Story
Marcus Reed
Public Service Externship
AFSCME Ohio Council 8
Spring 2022
At Toledo Law, students learn from faculty that are experts in their fields and passionate about helping students succeed. Marcus Reed dreamed of practicing labor law and knew he made the right choice by choosing Toledo Law with Professor Joe Slater as his mentor. Read Marcus's Story
Benjamin Reeve
Public Service Externship
Lucas County Land Bank
Summer 2022
Public Service Externship allows you to explore many areas of interest, from government to environmental to non-profit. Benjamin Reeve's externship with the Lucas County Land Bank led him to appreciate the value of non-profits and working together to achieve a greater purpose. Read Benjamins's Story
Lauren Schaffer
Corporate Counsel Externship
ProMedica
Fall 2021
Toledo and the surrounding regions are home to many innovative and influential companies. Lauren Schaffer had the opportunity to experience the role of in-house counsel at ProMedica's headquarters in downtown Toledo. Read Lauren's Story
Amy Scruggs
Public Service Externship
Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Fall 2022
Externships allow students to expand their skills beyond the classroom. During her externship with Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Amy Scruggs discovered that being an advocate for clients is one of the most valuable skills to acquire. Read Amy's Story
Janet Zureki
Public Service Fellowship
Toledo Law's Professional Development Program (PDP) enables students to build foundations in professional identity and professional development while advancing their career goals and service to the community. Janet describes the benefits of the experiences gained with PDP activities. Read Janet's Story
Maha Zeidan
Public Service Fellowship
Michigan Advocacy Program
Maha Zeidan was the first recipient of the Sara E. Rios Memorial Fellowship for Social and Racial Justice, which provides students the opportunity to pursue public interest and nonprofit work. Maha’s experience with the Michigan Advocacy Program helped her learn to be more prepared when representing clients. Read Maha's Story