Meet Our Board: Antonia Miller, Academic Affairs Partner

Name, Hometown, Major:

Antonia Miller
Paris, France
Political Science | Human Rights Studies
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Current and Previous Roles on the Pre-Law Society Board:

I started out as a Pre-Professional Partner in the 2013 - 2014 year. The group's eye-opening events and a newfound interest in law following a successful summer internship motivated me to apply for the board in order to take part. This year, I look forward to serving as Academic Affairs Partner and taking on a new role in the Pre-Law Society.

What are some of your "career highlights" and/or professional goals?

As a Political Science major I started out with a particular interest in global issue and international relations. The more I delved into course in Human Rights Studies, I began to realize my interest in law. Last summer I had the opportunity to intern for the General Counsel at the Office of the Manhattan Borough President, where I assisted law students with their work regarding immigrant rights in New York City. Last fall semester I also interned at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School, which was an equally valuable and interesting experience and I learned a lot about the rights cases the Center does research on. This summer I worked at a boutique law firm where I gained tremendous experience drafting legal documents and much experience attending courts, depositions, consultations and more.

Do you have any advice for other Pre-Law students at Columbia?

I would tell other pre-law students not to worry too much about finding a perfect formula for undergrad that will get you into law school. The beauty of this track is that you have the freedom to pursue the courses you want and I think everyone should take advantage of that, especially if it means that you'll do better in your classes. I love Political Science, but I would never have forced myself to take it just because I'm pre-law if I didn't like it. Be you and you'll do well!

What's a fun fact about yourself

 I'm a twin! (And no we don't look alike, and we don't have telepathic powers).