FGLP Scholars (2nd Year)

A rising sophomore at DePaul University, Arly Duran is an undecided undergraduate student. With various immersive experiences in music, art, leadership, teaching assisting, and more, her current journey is to discover more about herself and the career she wants to pursue.

Education: DePaul University

Email: arlyduran33@gmail.com

Alexander Espinoza is a College Freshman currently enrolled at DePaul University. An avid fan of history and socioeconomics, he is currently seeking to become a corporate lawyer and is studying to achieve that goal with a major in economics. An aspiring activist, he also is an avid supporter of community unity, and to that end, has been working with numerous groups throughout his academic career in order to help educate disadvantaged communities, notably with ASM with ComEd and Youth Radio. Additionally, he served as ASTRRONGU’s Youth Council President from 2020-2021 and hopes to continue to find ways to improve the lives of youth all around Chicago, and looks forward to new opportunities in the future with DePaul.

Education: DePaul University 

Email: aespinoza9896@gmail.com

My name is Emily Garcia and I'm from the Southside of Chicago, I will be a sophomore in college this upcoming fall. I am currently a Psychology major because every aspect of Psychology just really interests me. I haven't always been the most dedicated to law as a career, but ever since I was young, I knew I wanted a career that would help people like me and my family. I am a proud first-generation student that is really dedicated to being a part of programs like this that can really benefit a lot of people. 

Education: Loyola University 

Email: emilygarcia0226@yahoo.com

Hello, my name is Melissa Gomez, and I am 19 years old. I am part of the class of 2026 and currently am majoring in Political Science. I am also thinking of double majoring or minoring in History and Spanish, but I am still undecided. I am a First-Generation College student. Neither of my parents graduate high school as both did not have the money to continue their education. And I have three sisters and I am the second oldest. While being a full-time college student, I am also a part-time cashier at my local Walmart and in the process learned time management. I envision a future that involves having a career in government that can and will provide for those and need and can bring justice. 

Education: DePaul University

Email: mgomez84@depaul.edu

Hi, my name is Aiden Gomez I live on the northwest side of Chicago, in the Belmont Cragin area. I attend Augustana College in Rock Island. I am majoring in political science with a minor in Latin American studies. I'm an only child, which is something that I usually tend to tell people. I've played soccer for nine years as well. 

Education: Augustana College 

Email: aidenps41207@gmail.com

I was born in Berat, Albania and immigrated to the United States when I was 4 years old. Although I was young, I remember the hardships that my parents experienced. It is the main reason that I chose to go into law. My parents built their lives from the ground up and they have been my biggest supporters and mentors. I am a first generation and the trail blazer in my family. It is my proudest attribute.

Education: DePaul University 

Email: AKAPLLAN@depaul.edu

I am Lyric Nash, an 18 year old African American female who has worked hard all of her life. I plan to practice family court law once I get to law school but for now I am double majoring in political science and criminal justice at Loyola University Chicago. I have been to Family court a few times in my life which is why it means so much to me every attorney or judge that I encountered there has been nothing but good to me and my family. I hope to make some child or family feel the same way I felt one day. 

Education: Loyola University Chicago 

Email: lyricnash04@icloud.com

My name is Jacquelyn Ramos, I am a rising sophomore at DePaul University majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I grew up and lived in the suburbs of Chicago, Highland Park, where I attended elementary, middle and high school. Now that I am in college, a big goal of mine is to be able to be as involved on campus as I can be. With these experiences and involvement, I hope to acquire skills which will then help me in my journey through law school. 

Education: DePaul University 

Email: jacquelyn.ramosrodriguez@gmail.com

Hello, my name is Nicole and I am 19 years old. I was born and raised in Chicago. I live in the southwest side of Chicago. I work in the downtown area. I have two siblings and I am Hispanic. I am really interested in law and I would like to pursue a career in law. I want to be a criminal justice lawyer or an Immigration lawyer who can help out my community and give back to the poor.

Education: Richard J. Daley College

Email: Nsanchez560@yahoo.com

My name is Samantha Urbano. I am a sophomore at Oakton Community College. I was raised in the suburbs of Chicago my whole life, a very repetitive lifestyle. Therefore, my current professional goal is to learn from those above me. I appreciate observing how those above me handle legal cases, clauses, and loopholes. Consequently, I am excited to participate in my second year of this program. An achievement I accomplished during my senior year of high school was earning the Bi-literacy Seal. This Seal was an achievement for my whole family, not just me. It represented the acknowledgment that I fluently spoke two languages. I love to switch languages between Spanish and English varying by situation. However, they also apply to my hobbies. My hobbies include fish keeping and reading self-reflective books. I enjoy reading such books when I have spare time and are often useful for new perspectives on life. 

Education: Oakton Community College 

Email: Urbanosamantha15@gmail.com