In this episode, I talk with Chelsea Linsley ('10) and Juliana Andrew ('21) about their vocational motivations for pursuing law. We also discuss the importance of recognizing the theological underpinnings of U.S. policy, examining where this has been destructive and where spirituality has potential for fueling movements toward justice. They also share some of their takeaways from studying abroad with and beyond PLU.
Juliana is majoring in both Religion and Global Studies with a concentration in International Relations and minoring in the Peace Corps Prep program. Juliana has studied away with PLU in Greece, Oxford, and Norway. In the fall, she plans to start a dual degree program, pursuing her J.D. and her Master’s of Theological Studies. Chelsea graduated from PLU in 2010 with her Bachelor’s in Anthropology and Global Studies with a concentration in Development and Social Justice. While at PLU, she studied away in Norway, South Africa, and Namibia, and served as a Sojourner Advocate at the Wang Center. She then got her J.D. at George Washington University, studying International and Environmental Law, and studying abroad at the University of Oxford. Chelsea now works at the Berkeley-based nonprofit, As You Sow, where she handles environmental and toxic exposure litigation. She is also the founder of The Law School Project, which coaches students who are seeking purpose-driven careers in law. You can learn more about The Law School Project by following @lawschoolproject on Instagram.