Women of UPR Law

“What has been your experience so far as a law student?”

“Being a law student, in my case, represents the acquisition of new knowledge and a means of questioning human relationships from different perspectives, placing emphasis on facts rather than suppositions. My daily routine is arduous due to the large amount of material to be covered, but at the same time fascinating; it has increased my capacity to analyze deeply and tolerate diversity. I feel empowered. This past semester I had an academic experience which consisted of defending a motion for summary judgment in front of my professor, who assumed the role of judge. This activity was an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate my capacity for critical thinking. It solidified my resolve that I was headed in the right direction.”

Heike M. Tzieply, Class of 2017

 

Women of UPR Law

“How did you get to where you are now?”
“The decision to study law was a flicker that insidiously grew in strength and intensity as time went by. Business had always been at the core of my professional aspirations, but after taking a few business law courses at the undergrad level, I was thoroughly and irrevocably captivated by the complex and multi-faceted inner workings of the law. The transition from business to law felt natural to me, and bridging the two is now the very foundation of my dreams and aspirations.
What I’ve learned throughout the years, which has been crucial to my journey as a law student, is that there is no ridding oneself entirely of doubts and insecurities, that true strength comes from moving forward and just doing whatever it is that needs to be done, in spite of the doubts and fears. That’s where confidence comes from, where character is built, and how you prove that you are on the right track.”

(Diana E. Acevedo Franqui, Class of 2017)

 

Women of UPR Law

How do you feel you have changed in law school?

I believe law school has changed me in the best of ways. Looking back at everything I have done in my life, I have to say this moment in time is when I have felt the proudest of myself. I have learned a lot about what moves me. For instance, I had never felt as passionate about anything as I do for feminism and equal rights. I truly delved into those topics once I got admitted into law school, and I overheard a conversation polluted with misinformation about the subjects. My main goal in life now is to be an exemplary woman in society; a valuable asset in this world by standing by my beliefs as well as embodying them. There is nothing more appealing, beautiful, and bulletproof than a strong, accomplished woman.

(Natalie Ortiz, Class of 2017)

 

 

Women of UPR Law

“What impact has law school caused in your life?”

“I wanted to study literature but for some reason I chose law. It’s a daily challenge but I’ve realized that even though I don’t see myself working as an attorney or judge, what I have learned can serve me to help others. One of my goals is to share how the system works, to the point where people can question it and its impact on society. For example, we can see how women are still struggling against norms historically set by a patriarchal structure.

To me, law serves as a tool to change that. I believe women are key to changing the way our legal system works. I would encourage anyone to immerse themselves at least once in their lives in the world of Law. What we can do with it can cause the impact we want to see for future generations to enjoy.”

Patricia Fuentes Tamayo (Exchange Student from Barcelona)