Name: Danielle Panariello

Year: 3L (Class of 2016)

Undergraduate institution: Northeastern University, B.S. in Psychology, Class of 2013, graduated summa cum laude

• Mock Trial
• Civil Litigation Clinic
• Client Counseling Competition
• Negotiation Competition
• 1L Mentor
• Intramural Softball

Favorite class: Civil Litigation Clinic with Alexis Anderson. In my opinion, absolutely nothing compares with experiential learning. Clinic presented me with an opportunity that no other class could; I was able to be a practicing lawyer, representing my clients in every aspect of litigation.

• Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Tax Litigation Bureau in Boston, MA (2L Summer)
• Central West Justice Center, Employment Division in Worcester, MA (1L Summer)

What will you do after graduation? My plan is to practice tax law, but I am still debating whether I want to work for the government, a law firm, or an accounting firm.

Why law school? During my junior year of college, I decided that I did not want to pursue a career in psychology. Although I knew I wanted to go to graduate school, I had no idea which degree I wanted to pursue. When I was trying to determine what to do next, I looked back at my Co-op in Human Resources and realized that I was actually really interested in employment law.

Why BC Law? I originally moved to Boston from New Jersey when I started at Northeastern. After spending four years here, I was confident that I wanted to stay in Boston post-graduation so I limited my law school applications mostly to local schools. Thinking that I was embarking into (arguably) the most stressful three years of my life, I had to be comfortable in the environment. After attending the Admitted Students Days, BC just felt right.

What most surprised you about BC Law when you got here? I assumed that in law school everyone would be overwhelmed with the work and only focus on what happens in the “law school bubble.” However, I have been very surprised with how the students are incredibly passionate about hotly debated legal and social issues. The panels, discussions, and other organized events on campus are just a small look into what the students will do for what they believe in. I will not be surprised when some of my classmates change the world.

Danielle Panariello is a 3L at BC Law and a BC Law Ambassador. Feel free to contact her with questions about her experience, BC Law, or law school in general. Comment here or send her an e-mail at panaried@bc.edu.

Boston College Law Ambassadors is a newly launched program designed to enhance the on-campus experience for every prospective student who visits BC Law. The Ambassadors are thirty students who lead campus tours, help out at Admitted Students Day, and serve as a resource for applicants and admitted students who are considering enrolling at BC Law.

In support of this role, each Ambassador will be profiled on the Impact blog over the course of the school year. If you are a prospective student and notice something about any of our Ambassadors that you’d like to discuss with him or her – whether it’s a shared alma mater, an interesting extracurricular, or an appealing summer job – do not hesitate to reach out. After all, that’s what we’re here for!