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Student Spotlight

Caitlin Anderson, 2L 

Meet Caitlin Anderson, a 2L and this month’s JD Student Spotlight. She reflects on service, resilience, and growth shaped by internships with The Honorable Stacey D. Adams at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and The Honorable Patty Shwartz on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

What inspired you to pursue a legal career, and how has your journey led you to Seton Hall Law?

Ever since I was little, I have wanted to be a lawyer. I grew up watching crime shows, and although I know those shows aren’t entirely accurate, they piqued my interest in the criminal justice system. In high school, I was in my school’s law and politics program, where we did mock trials. We even had a fake courtroom in our school, which made the mock trials feel more real, and I really enjoyed participating in them. This furthered my interest in becoming a lawyer.

In college, I was a criminal justice major, and after diving deeper into the injustices in our system, it really made me want to pursue a career in the legal field to help people in need. This journey led me to Seton Hall because I felt like I could accomplish my goals here. I knew I wanted to stay home and commute to school, and of the schools I visited, I connected with Seton Hall the most. The atmosphere and people at Seton Hall are amazing, and I thought it would be the perfect place to pursue my education.

Nasim Warren, 3L

Meet Nasim Warren (3L), our Adventures in Employment Spotlight. Drawing on internships and her summer at Anselmi & Carvelli, LLP, Nasim shares how mentorship, research, and writing shape her path to litigation. A student member of bar associations and Secretary of the Black Law Students Association, she reflects on growth.

How have your experiences with Judges Willis, Salas, and Melchionne shaped your understanding of the legal system?

Each judge I have interned with comes from a distinct background, offering unique perspectives on the legal system. It has been interesting to see how individuals in similar judicial roles approach legal issues through different lenses.

Rosa Rowe, 3L

Meet Rosa Rowe, a 3L whose journey into patent law blends engineering curiosity with innovation. As our Adventures in Employment Spotlight, Rosa shares how her 1L summer at Accenture and her role as a patent law clerk at McCarter & English shaped her path—and why she’s excited to return post-graduation.

During your 1L summer, you interned at Accenture. What was that experience like, and how did it shape your understanding of legal work in a corporate or technology-driven environment?

My experience at Accenture as a Bill Moore intern was exceptional. While Accenture is a huge, multinational consulting firm, every team I worked with was incredibly capable, welcoming, and eager to show me how their practice area of law impacts not only Accenture, but also its clients...

Inaayah Muhammad, 2L

Meet Inaayah Bint Muhammad, our LEO Spotlight. A 2L, Inaayah reflects in her interview on balancing three summer internships, including work with The Honorable Michael Jimenez at the Hudson County Superior Court, Civil Division, and supporting Solangel Maldonado and the Seton Hall University Summer Institute for Pre-Legal Studies program.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of your work with the Hudson County Superior Court’s Civil Division?

The most rewarding aspect of my work with the Hudson County Superior Court’s Civil Division has been the practical experience I gained. During my time with the court, I had the opportunity to observe trials and hearings, which gave me first-hand insight into courtroom dynamics and judicial reasoning.

Aside from the courtroom, I often drafted memoranda to influence the judge’s rulings, which required me to analyze case law, synthesize arguments, and present clear and concise recommendations. I also engaged with litigants—most of whom were pro se (litigating on their own behalf). Having to communicate with a lawyer with 40 years of experience versus a pro se litigant who has no knowledge of the law really developed my interpersonal skills.

Joshua (Josh) Kutner, 4LW

Joshua (Josh) Kutner (4LW) is our Weekend Warrior spotlight and serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for the Office of Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis in New Providence, NJ. A summer associate at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi P.C., Josh reflects on advocacy, collaboration, and community impact shaping his journey.

Can you share one or two standout moments from your time working with Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis that had a real impact on you?

Many of the standout moments from my time in the Assemblywoman’s office have been on the constituent services side of things. Whether it’s helping to secure long-awaited unemployment benefits for residents like Maggie—a perpetually cheery senior resident in Warren Township just looking to stay in the community she’s called home for years—or visiting elementary school students in Dunellen for Read Across America Week to chat about state government, there’s nothing quite like when your day’s job description includes getting to bring a smile to someone’s face.

I’ve also had the privilege of pairing those experiences with critically important legislative efforts. For instance, this past year, our office helped champion the enactment of S715/A908, a bipartisan bill the Assemblywoman sponsored that required our state Attorney General to finally establish a sexual assault forensic evidence (SAFE) kit tracking system. Working with our partners across the aisle, we worked to boost public awareness of the shameful backlog that has been present in our state and gather momentum in support of a solution that provides real transparency for survivors.

The Office of Career Services hosted its annual Big Law Mixer on February 19 in the Rodino Law Library, welcoming attorneys from 27 law firms for an evening of networking with Seton Hall Law students. The event provided students with an opportunity to connect directly with attorneys, learn about different practice areas, and gain insight into careers at large law firms.

This year’s mixer was generously sponsored by CSG Law, Day Pitney LLP, McCarter & English LLP, Riker Danzig LLP, Seward & Kissel LLP, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. OCS is grateful to the participating attorneys and firms who took time from their busy schedules to share their experiences and advice with our students.

Students are welcome to stop by the Career Services Boutique to get professional attire. All items are free, and they are welcome to take as many items as they like. Donations are also welcome. We accept gently worn or new suits, blouses, shirts, ties, etc. If you’re interested in organizing a clothing drive/donation event, please contact Ms. Blackwood at monique.blackwood@shu.edu 

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