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Current Assistants

David Gamboa

David Gamboa

Major: Business Finance

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

David Gamboa is a senior Finance major from San Antonio, graduating in the Spring of 2011. Upon graduation, David plans to attend law school either in Texas or California and study corporate law. Beyond academics, David enjoys working out, socializing, and playing the guitar.

Rachel ReaganRachel Reagan

Major: Agriculture and Applied Economics

Hometown: Hobbs, New Mexico

Rachel is a junior, majoring in Agriculture and Applied Economics. She is from Hobbs, New Mexico and graduated from Hobbs High School. Rachel has been a member of the Texas Tech PreLaw Program Ambassador team for two years, and she is active in Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies. Rachel plans to study environmental law and would like to specialize in water law. She also hopes to be involved in church and state law.

Stephanie WeinfussStephanie Weinfuss

Major: Sociology/Criminologys

Hometown: Benbrook, Texas

Stephanie is from Benbrook, Texas and graduated from Western Hills High School in 2008. She is a junior at Texas Tech majoring in Sociology/Criminology and is interested in becoming a lawyer specializing in criminal law and/or healthcare law. Stephanie is currently a Community Advisor at the Wall/Gates residence hall complex and a member of National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). She also enjoys soccer, history, and watching movies.

 

The TTU Prelaw Program is designed to provide information and outreach to current and prospective Prelaw students. Program Assistants/Ambassadors will be responsible for identifying, gathering, collecting and dispersing general information to all Prelaw students and individual specific information to PLAW students. The primary focus of the Assistant/Ambassador position will be information referral, however a growing emphasis on peer-to-peer mentoring will develop.

TTU Prelaw Assistants/Ambassadors must commit to a student training program sponsored by the TTU Prelaw Program that develops leadership, communication and management skills. Prelaw Assistants/Ambassadors will:

Prelaw Assistants/Ambassadors are academically successful students that have earned more than 15 semesters hours. These students develop leadership skills that will serve them well during the law school application process. If you are interested in applying for a Prelaw position please contact the TTU Prelaw Office at prelaw@ttu.edu or by visiting 79 Holden Hall. Prelaw Assistants/Ambassadors will perform the following duties:

Prelaw Resource Center

Prelaw Outreach

Prelaw Mentoring

Current Ambassadors

Amber BeardAmber Beard

Major: Political Science

Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

Amber is a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. She is from Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School in 2007. Some of her interests include music, travel, dance, and community involvement. Amber is an active member of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity and has been named to the President's list. After graduation, Amber plans on attending law school and pursuing a joint JD/MPA degree.

Ashley SnellAshley Snell

Major:Accounting

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Ashley is a sophmore majoring in Accounting and obtaining a minor in Legal Studies. She graduated from James Bowie High School in Austin, Texas in 2009 with highest honors. She is a member of the Honors College and Rawls College of Business where she stays actively involved. With an interest in tax law, Ashley plans on attending law school in either Texas or the east coast to become a tax attorney.

 

David GamboaDavid Gamboa

Major: Business Finance

Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

David Gamboa is a senior Finance major from San Antonio, graduating in the Spring of 2011. Upon graduation, David plans to attend law school either in Texas or California and study corporate law. Beyond academics, David enjoys working out, socializing, and playing the guitar.

Jake EllisJake Ellis

Major: Psychology and Political Science

Hometown: Plano, Texas

Jake is a junior pursuing a double major in Psychology and Political Science.He grew up in Plano, Texas and graduated from Plano West High School in 2008.After graduating from Texas Tech, he plans on attending law school at University of Texas, University of Houston, or Texas Tech University.In addition to his responsibilities as PreLaw Program Assistant, he is also the philanthropy chair for Phi Alpha Delta.In his free time, Jake enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

Kristen CarrKristen Carr

Major: Public Relations

Hometown: Colleyville, Texas

Kristen is a junior Public Relations major from Colleyville, Texas. She graduated from Grapevine High School in 2008, and she is now an active member in Alpha Chi Omega, Texas Tech Council of Family Relations, and an intern at Susan G. Komen. Kristen has been on the Dean's and President's list every semester, and her future goals include being a successful lawyer.

Lauren BrickerLauren Bricker

Major: English

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Lauren is a senior English major with a minor in Philosophy. She is from Houston, Texas and graduated in 2006 from Episcopal High School. Her interests include reading, sailing, cooking, and traveling. She has been actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock for the past two years and has been on the Dean's list. After she graduates, she plans to attend law school in the Fall of 2011.

Mckenzie JordanMckenzie Jordan

Major: Public Relations

Hometown: Corsicana, Texas

McKenzie is a sophomore Public Relations major who enjoys writing, reading, being with friends and family, and attending Texas Tech sporting events. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega and the Student Government Association. In addition, McKenzie has been a member of the President's Honor List and plans to attend law school after her undergraduate career.

Pamela GipsonPamela Gipson

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

 

Rachel ReaganRachel Reagan

Major: Agriculture and Applied Economics

Hometown: Hobbs, New Mexico

Rachel is a junior, majoring in Agriculture and Applied Economics. She is from Hobbs, New Mexico and graduated from Hobbs High School. Rachel has been a member of the Texas Tech PreLaw Program Ambassador team for two years, and she is active in Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies. Rachel plans to study environmental law and would like to specialize in water law. She also hopes to be involved in church and state law.

Sarah SmithSarah Smith

Major: Honors Arts and Letters

Hometown: Plano, Texas

Sarah is a sophomore majoring In Honors Arts and Letters with a PreLaw track and a minor in Spanish. She is from Plano, TX and graduated with Honors from Plano Senior High School in 2009. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she plans to attend a Texas law school where she would like to specialize in family law with an emphasis on adoption. Sarah loves spending time with her family and friends and is looking forward to helping others explore law as a possible career interest.

Stephanie WeinfussStephanie Weinfuss

Major: Sociology/Criminologys

Hometown: Benbrook, Texas

Stephanie is from Benbrook, Texas and graduated from Western Hills High School in 2008. She is a junior at Texas Tech majoring in Sociology/Criminology and is interested in becoming a lawyer specializing in criminal law and/or healthcare law. Stephanie is currently a Community Advisor at the Wall/Gates residence hall complex and a member of National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). She also enjoys soccer, history, and watching movies.