Emily Paul is a Juris Doctor candidate at The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law graduating in May 2018. She has a 3.35 GPA and is in the top 20% of her class. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University graduating cum laude in 2015. As a 1L, she was on the top scoring prosecution team in a mock trial competition. Her experience includes research assisting at Seton Hall's Cognitive Psychology Lab and volunteering for Susan G. Komen - North Jersey Affiliate. As Vice President of Finance for her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, she managed budgets, finances, and accounts for 100 members.
1. EMILY PAUL
160 W Chapel Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 eap8@psu.edu (609)-968-0747
EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATEUNIVERSITY, DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW|CARLISLE, PA
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2018
GPA: 3.35/4.0
Class Rank: 13/64 (Top 20%)
Activities: Corporate Law Society, Women’s Law Caucus, Project SHARE
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY |SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
Bachelors of Arts, cum laude, in Psychology, May 2015
GPA: 3.59/4.0
Activities: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity Zeta Tau
Chapter, Division of Volunteer Efforts, Eucharistic Minister
ACHIEVEMENTS
1L MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION, THE DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW
Top Scoring Prosecution Team & Finalist
EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (JANUARY 2015 – MAY 2015)
Cognitive Psychology Laboratory | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ
Lead participants through cognitive psychology experiment studying embodiment and causal
relationships
As a member of a five-person lab team, implemented and collected data for graduate student’s thesis
project and collaborated with team members on findings
Advised study participants of their rights and obligations, explained study procedure and ensured
compliance with lab policies and procedures
VOLUNTEER (JUNE 2014 – AUGUST 2014)
Susan G. Komen – North Jersey Affiliate | Summit, NJ
Performed administrative and office tasks, such as updating documents and taking notes in meetings
Assisted with event planning logistics
Acquired donations and merchandise from vendors and professionals in the community
Researched and evaluated information in relation to the Community Profile project
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (December2012 – November 2014)
Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity - Zeta Tau Chapter | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ
Performed executive duties, including preparing operating budgets and reports using advanced Excel
skills, and keeping revenue and disbursement records
Lead Finance Team which was responsible for purchasing all merchandise for the fraternity,
protecting the property of the fraternity, and ensuring success of philanthropic endeavors
Communicated and ensured compliance with budget constraints by other executive members
Handled the accounts of 100 members, encouraged timely payment of dues and other financial
obligations & established and executed promissory notes and payment plans with members