Jaylin Tully
2021 LRCC graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University
Current law school applicant
I graduated from high school two trimesters early. I originally planned to study for one semester at LRCC to get familiar with college before transferring to a 4-year university. COVID-19 hit less than 2 months into my first semester, and at that point it just made more sense to continue at LRCC and complete my associate degree. LRCC was close to my home, affordable, and offered a flexible schedule so I could work and pursue other ventures while being a fulltime student.
I chose a general Interdisciplinary Studies path at LRCC. I was not completely sure what I wanted to do, so I focused on taking many of my Gen Eds while choosing classes that interested me and deciding what I liked most. It was an ecology class that I took with Professor Simon that helped me to realize that I wanted to pursue environmental law as a career.
After graduating from LRCC, I transferred to Florida State University in Tallahassee. There, I double majored in political science and environmental science, graduating in the top 15% of my class. LRCC provides small class sizes, challenging courses, and easily accessible professors. By the time I applied to a 4-year university, I was more than ready to keep up with my peers. I had already mastered some of the hardest parts about being a driven student, like the ability to reach out for support, problem-solve, and ask the right questions.
I am currently working at Wescott Law as a family law paralegal, while studying for my LSAT. I’m readying my applications to apply for law school in the fall of 2026. I hope to be accepted into a top 50 law school and pursue a career in environmental law as an attorney.
I would tell current and future students: Use your time at LRCC to learn more about yourself and the world around you. Your interests and strengths will light the way for you and help you determine the right career path.