Meet the Student Ambassadors
Meet Elon Law’s Student Admissions Ambassadors
Our student admissions ambassadors are an important part of the Office of Admissions at Elon Law! Our ambassadors are happy to help answer questions about Elon Law and the law student experience. Please to reach out to lawadmissions@elon.edu for any questions or to schedule a visit to meet one of our admissions ambassadors!
Class of 2025 Ambassadors
Becca Bailey
From: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate School: Queens University of Charlotte
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Student Bar Association – President, Leadership Fellow, Moot Court Board, Peer Mentor, Fellowship of Christian Lawyers – VP of Service, Women’s Law Association, First-Gen Society
Residency: Martin, Vantlay, Raisebeck in Mocksville, NC – Civil & Criminal Litigation
Why Elon Law? I wanted a strong sense of community in law school & I found that here! A small school with a focus on practical experience was what I looked for in a law school, which I found at Elon Law!
Interests: Civil Litigation
Karin Brannon
From: Sumter, SC
Undergraduate School: Clemson University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Women’s Law Association, National Lawyer’s Guild – President, Sports & Entertainment Law Society, Student Mentor
Residency: Greensboro District Attorney’s Office
Why Elon Law? The practical experience Elon provides is unmatched! They want you to leave here with actual experience and the ability to rely on the practical skills you’ve learned.
Interests: International Criminal Law, Sports Law, Entertainment Law
Alexis Croce
From: Point Pleasant, NJ
Undergraduate School: Penn State, University Park
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Family Law Society, Criminal Law Society, Innocence Project, Moot Court Board, Student Mentor, Advocacy Fellow
Residency: Guilford County District Attorney’s Office in High Point, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because I knew I’d be supported (low student-to-faculty ratio, Office of Career & Student Development, Office of Academic Success, mentorship, etc). I also knew I’d get the hands-on experience to be confident going into post-grad work through internships, the residency program, fellowships, and more.
Interests: Family Law, Child Advocacy, Juvenile Justice
April Franklin
From: Greensboro, NC
Undergraduate School: NC State University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Leadership Fellow, Dean’s Scholar, Black Law Student Association – Treasurer, Peer Mentor, Moot Court Board, NC Bar Association – Student Rep
Residency: The Elderlaw Firm in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because of its location close to family and because of the meaningful connections that I made during a tour of the law school. The faculty & staff members that I met were very welcoming & the admissions ambassador who gave my tour was encouraging as well!
Lillie Hester
From: Holly Springs, NC
Undergraduate School: Bringham Young University – ID
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Honor Council – Solicitor, Innocence Project – VP of Case Managers, Journal of Legal Studies in Business – Student Editor
Residency: Guilford County Family Justice Center (Elon Law Emergency Legal Services) in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? The residency program, the 2.5 year program allowing for early bar testing & location in the Triad all drew me to Elon Law!
Interests: Criminal Law
Gianna Landrum
From: Hillburn, NY
Undergraduate School: St Thomas Aquinas College
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Student Diversity Fellow, Mental Health Law Society – President, Health Law and Bioethics Society – Vice President
Residency: O’Neill Institute at Georgetown University (remote)
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because of the small faculty to student ratio, the welcoming and open environment, and the residency program.
Interests: Public Interest, Health Law
Maggie McDonald
From: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC – Charlotte
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Mock Trial, Student Bar Association – Class of 2025 Student Rep, Honors Council – Assistant Solicitor, Innocence Project, Women’s Law Association, Christian Fellows
Residency: Costner Law Firm in Charlotte, NC (Real Estate Law)
Why Elon Law? I loved the residency program, everyone I met was so kind and welcoming and I was really interested in the August term to help get me acclimated to school!
Interests: Real Estate Law, Criminal Law
Gabriella Reynolds
From: West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate School: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Moot Court Board, peer Mentor, First Generation Society, Women’s Law Association
Residency: Senior Resident Judge Hanford – Alamance County Superior Court
Why Elon Law? During my visit to Elon Law, I fell in love with the campus and its community! The student ambassador who lead my tour also provided candid advice and encouragement that I hadn’t received elsewhere, and the staff and faculty I met were welcoming and inspiring. Additionally, after experiencing all of the challenges that come with a large SEC college, I was seeking an intimate and supportive environment that Elon Law clearly demonstrated.
Interests: Criminal Law, Family Law
Jaden Schutt
From: Mooresville, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC – Charlotte
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Women’s Law Association, Leadership Fellow, Pro-bono Board – Community Chair, Student Mentor
Residency: Guilford County District Attorney’s Office in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? I really wanted to go to a law school with a close-knit community that was close to home! I loved that Elon has professors who are supportive during your law school journey.
Interests: Criminal Law
Savannah Stinson
From: Spartanburg, SC
Undergraduate School: Winthrop University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Black Law Student Association – President, Mock Trial, Lawyers for Literacy, Teen Court – Judge, Student Diversity Fellow
Residency: Navy-Marine Judiciary in Jacksonville, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon because of the 2.5 year completion time & I love the Greensboro area!
Interests: Criminal Law, JAG/Military Law, Family Law