Jasmine Dawkins, 3L

My name is Jasmine Dawkins, and I am from Del City, OK. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Political Science. Upon graduation, I worked for a law firm in Oklahoma City but later decided to join the United States Air Force in 2014. There, I served as a Medical Logistician for four years and cross-trained into the JAG Corp and became a paralegal. I served in that position until I was accepted to OCU Law.

Being considered a “non-traditional student” has brought its ebbs and flows, but I would be remiss if I didn’t say that OCU Law has done an amazing job at making me feel included and part of a community. One of the main reasons I became an Admissions Ambassador is because of the diversity and inclusivity. When I first arrived to OCU Law, a member of the team greeted me…by name. While that may be a small detail to some, it had a great impact on my feelings about returning to school and chasing after my dream.

Aside from being a student and serving as an Admissions Ambassador, I have the honor to serve as the President of the John E. Green Black Law Student Association and Vice President of Murrah Student Association, as well as a representative for BARBRI. A few words of encouragement I would give to prospective/incoming students is something very simple: don’t stop believing in yourself. It is never too late to go after what you want and live out your purpose. I am a living testimony.