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Hubbard Testimonials

• The Hubbard program changed my life and I am honored to have had the opportunity to participate. I learned during my time in the Hubbard Program of the broad opportunities that exist in the legal profession and of many of the demands in legal education, including those in legal research, case analysis, and legal writing.  But not only did I gain invaluable knowledge of a subject and profession I was contemplating, I also met many mentors along the way and made just as many lifelong friendships. As I enter law school, I do so confidently and with a foundation and support system that is likely matched by few, all thanks to the Hubbard program and Iowa Law School. - Mike Heilman (Iowa State University, ’10; University of Iowa College of Law, ’14)
• I graduated from Morehouse College in 2009 and I participated in the Hubbard program in 2008, between my junior and senior years of college.  Though it was three years ago, I remember the experience vividly.  The Hubbard program was both an enlightening and enjoyable program.  Not only did I learn a great deal about the legal field and law school, but I met many long-lasting friends.  I appreciated the commitment the program had in teaching us about law while also making it interesting and engaging.  Our curriculum was always fresh.  I do not remember doing any boring assignments or being bored in class.  We always had interesting assignments and discussions in class that helped influence me to consider pursuing a career in law.   The program was also very fun outside of the class.  We went on many field trips and ate at many restaurants. I have a fond memory of traveling to an Iowa farm and helping to clean horse stables and farm equipment.  Dirty, yet fun. We even had a formal eating class to help us prepare for a luncheon we had with attorneys at John Deere.  Our program was cut short because of the major flood of 2008. It only lasted for two and half weeks instead of the full four weeks.  Even still, we managed to spend a day at a major law firm and federal courthouse in Chicago, meet the general counsel of John Deere and take numerous other field trips while learning a great deal about the legal field in the classroom.  I would recommend anyone in college who is interested in the legal field to apply to be a Hubbard Fellow.   I am now about to pursue my JD at Vanderbilt Law School and Hubbard definitely influenced me to pursue this career route. - Mikhal Wright (Morehouse College, ’09; Vanderbilt University Law School, ’14)
• Participating in the Hubbard Program during the summer of 2008 was the single most important step I could have taken in preparation for the rigors of applying to law school and beyond. Had it not been for the professors and directors I met during that time, I can say without a doubt I would not be attending the University of Iowa College of Law this fall. Not only did I get a clearer picture of the application process in terms of the LSAT and what admissions committees look for in an applicant, I also learned what a typical class as a 1L was like. The professors that participated in the program treated us as though we were actual law students, giving the whole experience more potency and purpose. I never felt as though I was doing a mock internship that only slightly resembled law school; the expectations were not diminished based on our undergrad status.  The professors I met, as well as my fellow participants, still continue to be large part of my life. I keep in touch with them regularly and count them among some of my closest friends. Although our group faced logistical challenges due to the floods that took over Iowa during that summer, I still feel as though I received the full benefit of the program. Spending time in a Federal court room, interacting with attorneys in Chicago, and participating first hand in the Socratic method of teaching were all invaluable experiences that I will take with me as I embark on my journey through law school at Iowa. - Dana Judas (University of Iowa, ’10; University of Iowa College of Law, ’14)
• Being a lawyer is more than what you see on your typical Law & Order show. It’s taking countless practice tests and pushing yourself to attain that score for the LSAT. It is more than receiving three years of intense education.  It’s being a victim of the Socratic Method; but, mastering your public speaking skills. It’s being able to see from the eye of the other.  The Hubbard fellow Program taught me this; it equipped me with the tools and the right people to answer my questions about law school.  Imagine taking classes about subjects that you love from people who might become your future professors. The Hubbard program helps you get the best of both worlds. I am glad that I did it! - Phanuelle Duchatelier (Calvin College, ’12)
• At the Hubbard Law School Prep Program, I was given the opportunity to discover my dreams! By taking intense courses and meeting some of distinguished faculty at the University of Iowa College of Law, I learned that the legal field was a career that I could see myself in 5 to10 years from now. This experience has helped me to grow as an individual and has left with me with a sense of purpose to go out and make this world a better place. - J.V. Souffrant (Brandeis University, ’13)
• The Hubbard Program was an amazing experience. In addition to providing a valuable glimpse at Law School classes, it introduced me to and allowed me to befriend one of the most talented and intelligent groups of people I’ve ever met. I highly recommend this program to anyone thinking of attending Law School. - Anna-Lisa Macon (Brandeis University, ’12)
• For me, the Hubbard Program was the single most influential undergraduate experience I had.  I not only found life-long mentors, but the program pushed me to realize that an abstract idea of becoming a lawyer could become a reality for someone with my unique background. The four-week long arduous yet enriching process abundantly prepared me for my first year in law school. The Socratic method of teaching, hours of reading, and final exam at the end mirrored my law school experience. The program also greatly prepared me for the process of entering law school by bringing in top professionals from each phase of the process, including LSAT prep, law school applications, and financial aid. - Mattie Clay (Grinnell, ’08; University of Iowa College of Law, ’13)
• Hubbard taught me first-hand what paths lay ahead of me on my road to becoming an attorney, whether it was completing case briefs until 2 in the morning or meeting with attorneys and judges for the first time. Hubbard gave me an amazing chance to meet others like me who have the same passion for practicing the law and who I am fortunate enough to call my friends. - Lovelyn Folashade (Emory University, ’11)
• My participation in the program was very insightful. The classes and seminars reinforced my motivation to attend law school. The workshops made the application process much easier and allowed me to receive valuable feedback on my personal statement. Further, I loved interacting within a diverse group of students from across the country and world. My peers challenged me, exposed me to different viewpoints, and, at the end of the month, I walked away from the program with a new set of friends who had nothing but promising futures. I appreciate the Hubbard program for revealing to me the rigor of law school and how to prepare for such rigor, showing me the practical side of a legal education through courthouse and legal firm visits, and for allowing me to work with peers from all corners of the country. - Averie Maldonado (St. Mary’s University, ’11; George Washington University Law School, ’14)
• The Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program taught me to reassess my basic analytic skills, and hone in on a more detailed understanding of linguistics in a legal sense. This skill has also allowed me to be direct, and clear, which I believe is essential in any occupation. Therefore, this program has given me a skill that I will cherish, whether my future is to be in the legal field or not. - James Vamboi (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, ‘11)
• The Hubbard Program literally changed the course of my life.  I was an indecisive undergraduate in a major I disliked with no career path in sight. Nothing seemed to fit until summer 2003, when I had the opportunity to participate in the Hubbard Program.  As someone who does not have a single lawyer in her family, my notion of the profession was entirely a function of my prime-time TV-watching schedule.  The Hubbard Program dispelled and clarified and encouraged and enlightened.  I took my first LSAT. I was a student in a legal classroom, and had my first taste of the Socratic Method.  I met with practitioners and judges.  Perhaps most amazingly of all, during the Program, my class of Fellows visited a law firm in Chicago, and that Firm -- six years later, after I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law -- hired me as a first-year associate.  I cannot speak highly enough about this Program and what it has meant to me. - Zoya Arora (Iowa State University, ’05; University of Iowa College of Law, ’09; McDermott Will & Emery LLP)
• I loved every minute of the Hubbard Program. I had hands-on experience of what it's like to be in law school by taking rigorous law classes to sharpen my legal writing, critical reading, and research skills. There were also great networking opportunities meeting attorneys from top law firms around the county from Iowa City, to Chicago, and North Carolina. I recommend this program to anyone who wants to go to law school. - Dominique Booker (Anderson University, ’09; University of Iowa College of Law, ’12)