A practical good, continued
 Tessa Platt '05 |
When you ask Tessa Platt '05 why she came to law school, her answer is the same. But the causes that drive Platt are different: "furthering religious liberties, protecting the sanctity of life and promoting traditional family values."
During her 1L summer, Platt was one of three HLS students to hold a Blackstone Legal Fellowship, an internship for Christian law students through the Alliance Defense Fund. The Arizona-based public interest law firm's recent efforts include defending religious holiday displays in public spaces, opposing a challenge to a parental consent law for minors seeking abortions and supporting measures that prevent gay marriage.
"It was exciting to be working on issues that were so important to me," Platt said. "That's what I really appreciate about the Harvard pro bono program. It doesn't put you into a mold. The best type of pro bono, is pro bono you feel passionate about."
Alumni interested in supervising students on a pro bono legal project should contact Lisa Dealy at probono@law.harvard.edu.
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