Liz Grana '09

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Undergraduate degree: Political Science, Knox College

The incredible faculty is what Liz says she values most about her legal education at the School of Law. "The faculty at SLU are dedicated to developing each and every student into a great lawyer," she says. "The faculty here truly care about your learning." Liz also wants prospective students to know that the School of Law "provides a challenging academic atmosphere, but not an environment that causes students to be harshly competitive with each other."

Student Profile

Extracurricular involvement: Co-President of Women Law Students' Association, Pi Alpha Delta, SLUmark, Student Mentor Program

Hobbies: Working out, reading and cooking

Favorite quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau

An interesting experience: I played collegiate basketball.

Law School Snapshot

Favorite class: Constitutional Law

What advice would you give first-year students? Outline for exams early.

What does it take to be a successful student? Learn to work smart.

How do you balance life and law school? Make time for the activities you enjoyed before you started law school. These activities are great stress relievers and help keep you balanced.

Favorite spot to study: The reading room in the library.

Spotlight on St. Louis

What do you like about St. Louis? There are so many wonderful places to shop, eat and enjoy. St. Louis accommodates people who like a big-city lifestyle as well as those who enjoy the comforts of a small town.

Favorite place to eat near campus: The Drunken Fish