Alicia
Nieves ’16“I have a passion for helping vulnerable communities access justice. At NYU Law, I started asking how technology can have an impact…”
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Alicia
Nieves ’16
“I have a passion for helping vulnerable communities access justice. At NYU Law, I started asking how technology can have an impact…”
• My Pathway at a Glance •
Before NYU Law
Policy Intern, Fwd.US
BA, Political Science and Migration Studies, Indiana University
Academic Interests
Immigrant Rights
Beyond the Books
NYU Journal of Legislation and Public Policy
Latino Law Students Association
Social Enterprise & Startup Law Group
Student Volunteer, South Brooklyn Legal Services
Summer Work
Law Clerk, New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Law Clerk, New Economy Project (Ford Foundation Public Interest Fellowship)
After NYU Law
Kirkland & Ellis Legal Fellow,
JustFix.nyc, a non-profit
start-up
• Scholarship in Action •
“I’m proud to say I was a Latinx Rights Scholar. The program allows students to really look at the issues affecting Latinx communities in a deep way.”
• Building a Community •
“In my 2L year, I was one of the co-chairs for the Latino Law Students Association. I helped develop resources such as bringing in a panel of experts to help us train for Early Interview Week interviews.”
• 2L Summer: Public Service in the City •
“I reached out to an alum who was working at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Our conversation led to a law clerk position. I worked on an exciting program to expand access to free legal services for low-income immigrants.”• NYU Law in Two Words •
“Opportunity. Rewarding.”
