For me, coming to law school was not a decision based upon a childhood dream of becoming a lawyer, or an attempt at fulfilling a family tradition. My desire to learn about the law and effect change on a systematic level, only happened after a period of self-development during my sophomore year of college. As I learned more about implicit bias, collateral consequences, and covert forms of racism that were continually perpetuated through the unjust system of mass incarceration, I became enraged. After careful thought and consideration, I made it my goal to transform that anger into action, and make a meaningful difference in my community. Taking part in the Justice Lab Clinic at Temple has given me the wonderful opportunity to start working on this goal. In that respect, the Clinic has been more than simply a class for me, it has been a transformative experience that continues to shape my perspective on social justice. My experience with Justice Lab began during the fall semester of my 2L year. I was on a team …