Jessica Carone ’28
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Undergraduate Institution: St. John Fisher University - Double major in English and Legal Studies
Legal Interests: Family Law, Education Law, and Labor & Employment Law
Legal interests: Family Law, Education Law, and Labor & Employment Law
Law School activities: Civil Rights & Housing Clinic, Phi Alpha Delta, Buffalo Public Interest Law Program, Domestic Violence Task Force, Women in Law and Allies, Italian-American Law Students Association, and a Student Assistant in the Faculty Assistant’s Office.
Why did you choose UB School of Law?: After attending an open house event at UB Law, I knew it was the right place for me. Between the incredible experiential learning opportunities, the mentorship available through programs like the 1L Mentor Program, and the supportive and collaborative community, UB Law stood out immediately. It is a place that challenges you, supports you, and allows you to grow both professionally and personally.
Have questions about being a law student? Contact Jessica (jscarone@buffalo.edu).
Law school is challenging, but having a strong community around you can make the experience incredibly rewarding.
One piece of advice for accepted students: Take advantage of the many resources and opportunities available early on. Schedule an appointment with the Career Services Office, attend your professors’ office hours, and connect with your classmates. Everyone here genuinely wants to see you succeed, and those relationships and resources make a huge difference. Law school is challenging, but having a strong community around you can make the experience incredibly rewarding.
One fun fact about yourself: My comfort show is Gilmore Girls, and I have rewatched it more times than I can count!