NYLF Alumnus Dreams of a Career in Law

As an alumnus of the fall 2006 National Youth Leadership Forum on Law, Joshua Lastine has already set himself on the path toward doing great things in the field of law. Joshua is currently a junior at the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Economics with a minor in English Literature. His desire to take on leadership roles in college has lead him to become the President of the UNI Pre-Law Club, serve as a representative to the College of Business President’s Council, hold various leadership positions within the Student Admission Ambassador Organization and become a vital member and programming planner for the Economics Club. Through his involvement with Student Admission Ambassadors, he has been able to share his knowledge of the campus and love of his school with prospective students by giving tours and being an ambassador.

Joshua’s accomplishments also extend to the classroom, as he has made the Dean’s List for four semesters and received various university scholarships. Just this past month, he submitted a paper to the Lawrence Jepson International Economic Essay Contest and received second place with his entry entitled International Overpopulation and Economic Policy. As Joshua approaches his senior year he is focusing on law school and has begun the rigorous preparation for the LSAT. He doesn’t yet know where he would like to attend law school, but is interested in entertainment and sports law and will be looking at schools with strong programs in intellectual properties law.

Joshua credits the Forum on Law for helping him to realize his full potential as a student leader, while also giving him the necessary tools to succeed in college. One of his fondest memories from the Forum was visiting Georgetown Law School and sitting in on one of the live classes. We wish Joshua the best of luck in his future as he pursues what is sure to be a successful career in the field of law!