Author: Atoosa Haghani (LAW '27)

Picture of Atoosa Haghani in Rome Study Aboard Law Semester

From the Trevi Fountain to Trade Law: Finding My Future in Rome

When I began law school, I wasn’t entirely sure which area of the legal field I wanted to pursue. That changed the summer after my 1L year, when I was accepted into Temple Law’s Rome Program. There, I took three courses (earning 5 credits) and interned at a well-known international law firm. The combination of studying international law in the heart of Rome and working alongside practicing attorneys gave me both unforgettable experiences and a clear sense of direction for my career.   Living just twenty minutes from campus near Piazza di Spagna felt like the best kind of luck. Each morning, I passed Versace and Valentino on my way to class, and each evening I returned home to classmates who quickly became like family. I also grew close with law students from around the world, expanding my professional network in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Outside of school, I experienced the city the way it should be experienced—vintage shopping on Sundays at the Mercato, dancing with local artists in Trastevere, and even getting my own …