For Nyree Ramsey, it's all about balance. "Balance is something that changes every day. There's no secret or single way to do it," she says. "Just like in the law, you have to take it case by case."

With her schedule, finding the right balance is crucial to fitting it all in. Ramsey is a member of the Society for Dispute Resolution, president of the Women's Law Society, vice president of the American Constitution Society and chair of the annual Thurgood Marshall awards event at the School of Law. She also got involved with the Minority Student Leadership Summit while a first-year student, and now serves as its chair.

Ramsey, a second-year student who began in the part-time program, says that Quinnipiac is especially conducive to students who are working hard to juggle a career and an education. "Our school has a different sense of compassion," she says.

Ramsey was drawn to Quinnipiac because it offers strong programs in both intellectual property and dispute resolution. "Being able to walk away with concentrations in both was exciting to me," she says.

The IP program was a key selling point because of Ramsey's plans to pursue a career in entertainment law. Before law school, she served as the director of arts and tourism in New Orleans, and she plans to continue her advocacy work in the city's vibrant arts community after she completes her degree.

Ramsey is passionate about helping to revive the city. "Rebuilding is not just about fixing the houses. The arts speak to people's hearts," she says. "There's nothing more healing than the arts."

For now, Ramsey is focused on finishing school. This summer, she will complete an externship at a television station in New York City, where she hopes to learn more about media law, contracts, licenses and agreements. "You think you'll like something, but externships are an opportunity to actually try it," she says.