Five recent graduates from the College of Staten Island have begun their legal education this fall at some of the nation’s most respected law schools, carrying with them not only prestigious scholarships but also the skills, confidence, and determination honed during their undergraduate journeys at CSI.

For Kelly Henry, a Political Science graduate of CSI’s Macaulay Honors College, the path to law school felt natural but was made tangible through faculty mentorship. She will attend Albany Law School on a full-tuition President’s Scholarship valued at nearly $192,000.

“I knew I wanted to attend law school before I got to CSI, but I really found my direction once I took a class with Prof. Paris,” Henry said. “The Pre-Law Society was such an incredible resource—it connected me with LSAT prep, internships, and the support of peers going through the same process.”

Henry, who minored in Legal Studies and Computer Science, is interested in exploring cybersecurity or public interest law and hopes to work in government. She also currently serves as a Community Liaison for State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, a fellow CSI alum.

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