“One of the reasons I chose TU Law was its small size and the accessibility of the professors. I had numerous professors and administrators who took a genuine interest in my success, providing academic, professional and emotional support as I pursued my dreams.”
Vic Wiener worked in the social services field for six years prior to enrolling at TU Law. They returned to school in order to equip themselves with the legal knowledge and skills essential to excelling as an advocate for youth. Today, Wiener is a Skadden Fellow at Juvenile Law Center in Philadelphia.
Wiener took full advantage of the experiential opportunities available to TU Law students. During the summers following both first and second year, Wiener secured two of the best juvenile law internships and externships in the United States with nationally recognized youth law organizations: the National Center for Youth Law in Washington, D.C., and Juvenile Law Center. “In these placements, I worked under the supervision of top experts in juvenile law, allowing me to rapidly improve my legal writing and advocacy skills.”
TU Law’s student organizations and activities were also a big part of Wiener’s time at the college. These include serving as president of OutLaws, the LGBTQ+ student society, and as community liaison for immLaw, the immigration law society. For two years, Wiener traveled to the Karnes Detention Center in Texas with a group of immLaw students to work with asylum seekers. During their final year at TU Law, Wiener was the editor-in-chief of the Tulsa Law Review (TLR) and served on the board of immLaw.
Reflecting on their experience as a TU Law student, Wiener underscored involvement with immLaw, work as a research assistant for Professor Matt Lamkin, writing and editing experience for the TLR and the support they received from many professors as crucial for empowering them to excel.