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The University of �鶹���� of Law is proud to announce this year’s 2L and 3L students selected as Academic Success Fellows.

In collaboration with the Director of Academic Success, Academic Success Fellows provide valuable support to student learning. Beginning the third week of each quarter, our Fellows host weekly doctrinal workshops and office hours for 1L students, providing a space to review, reinforce and apply classroom concepts with a peer.

Fellows are committed to guiding and mentoring 1Ls on their path to success, fostering a supportive environment during the first year of law school.

Soumita Bose, 2L

Bachelor's Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology (Neurobiology), University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science, University of California, Berkeley
Master's Degree in Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Prior to law school, Soumita Bose, 2L, spent the last several years in the public health and policy fields. She completed her master's degree in public health and was most recently a researcher. Her work motivated her to address legal issues that greatly impact people's health and well-being, which led to spending her 1L summer working in the complex litigation group at Keller Rohrback, a plaintiff-side firm, on environmental, public health and data privacy issues.

“As an Academic Success Fellow, I hope I can share what I have learned over the past year — from my courses and mentors — with incoming 1Ls,” says Bose. “I also hope to collaborate with students to find study strategies that work best for them while creating a positive learning environment in workshops.”

Eli Cooper-West, 3L

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, University of Washington

Eli Cooper-West, 3L, is a Washington native and a first-generation law student. Prior to law school, Cooper-West worked as a legal assistant at a local law firm, where he gained valuable insight into successful litigation practice. In law school, he has enjoyed honing his skills through various Moot Court Honor Board competitions, winning first place and best oral advocate in the mock trial competition as a 2L. After his 2L year, Cooper-West worked as a Summer Associate at Montgomery Purdue in Seattle, assisting clients with a wide variety of legal matters. As a 3L, Cooper-West looks forward to providing valuable legal services to clients through the Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.

“The first year of law school can be tough, but even more rewarding if properly balanced. As an Academic Success Fellow, I hope to provide a welcoming environment to discuss strategies for both academic success and overall enjoyment of the first year in law school,” says Cooper-West. “I look forward to contributing to a culture that supports new students.”

Kate Jung, 2L

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, University of Notre Dame

Before law school, Kate Jung, 2L, worked as a paralegal at an immigration law firm specializing in asylum law and held various jobs across different states. This past summer, she interned with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, an experience that deepened her commitment to advocating for immigrants and expanding opportunities for all communities.

“As an Academic Success Fellow, I hope to emulate the support I received from prior fellows during my first yearꟷ believing in students and showing them what is possible when they put their minds to it,” says Jung. “While law school can be intimidating, I believe it becomes exciting and rewarding when faced together. I look forward to being a resource who helps students embrace learning and feel connected to the �鶹���� Law community.”

William Kirby, 2L

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Government, Dartmouth College

William Kirby, 2L, is originally from Chicago, Illinois. Prior to law school, Kirby studied Government and Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College and was involved in the Outing Club as a whitewater kayaking instructor. After college, Kirby worked as a Teach for America corps member outside of Boise, Idaho, and in restaurants here in Seattle.

Kirby spent his 1L summer working as a Public Defense intern with the �鶹���� Tribal Public Defense Clinic and is an incoming member of the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition team.

“I'm looking forward to connecting with incoming 1L students and sharing what insights I can provide to support the transition to law school,” says Kirby. “While 1L is often overwhelming, the support of my classmates, professors, family and friends was instrumental in helping me to navigate the many ups and downs, and I hope to not only provide students with the academic tools they need to succeed, but to support them as whole people throughout the year!”

Emmalee Johnson, 2L

Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Spanish, George Fox University

Emmalee Johnson, 2L, is originally from Walla Walla, Washington. Prior to law school, she worked in a small immigration firm in her hometown and continued that work during her 1L summer at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Granger, Washington, solidifying her desire to work in public service. In addition to being an Academic Success Fellow, Johnson will compete on �鶹����'s NY Bar Moot Court team and serve as a member on the Moot Court Honor Board, where she will develop important skills for her future career.

“As an Academic Success Fellow, I am excited to be a friendly face and helpful resource to 1Ls who may feel overwhelmed or isolated during their first year of law school,” says Johnson. “I hope to support students' success in their classes and share strategies to balance and adapt to the first year.”

Jacob Swindell, 2L

Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University
Master of Theological Studies, Texas Christian University

Before attending law school, Jacob Swindell, 2L, served as an educator in the Texas Public School System, teaching math and robotics, where he worked to ensure all learners had access to equitable education.

In his role as an Academic Success Fellow, Swindell hopes “to decrease students' stress and increase retention of material and the ability for students to create connections between materials taught in all courses they encounter.”

Chloe Young, 2L

Bachelor’s Degree in Politics and Chinese, Whitman College
LL.M. in International Law, University of Glasgow
Master’s Degree in International Security, Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals ��
Master’s Degree in International Law and Human Rights, University of Tartu

Chloe Young, 2L, is a Seattle native and first-generation law student. She graduated summa cum laude from Whitman College, where she played collegiate soccer, studied abroad in Oxford and China and assisted an immigration attorney in providing asylum seekers with pro bono legal services. She later participated in the Erasmus Mundus International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development Program in Europe. During this two-year, triple master's degree program, she helped edit scholarly articles at the European Journal of International Law and interned in the cyber diplomacy unit at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This past summer, Young worked at the Washington State Court of Appeals for Division II and joined the Washington Law Review.

“As an Academic Success Fellow, I aim to provide a supportive and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable asking questions,” says Young. “Everyone is capable of success, and my ambition is to help students achieve their goals and make the most of their time in law school.”