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While in college, they quickly realized they shared the dream of obtaining a law degree. Both Andrea and Kny participated in several pre-law programs during their time at Howard. Andrea and Kny felt highly discouraged and ill-equipped to handle the rigors of the admissions process, and unfortunately most minority pre-law students experience similar struggles. Most minority pre-law students are overwhelmed by the disproportionate entry barriers they must face such as a lack of diversity in the legal profession and an inaccessibility to targeted resources. 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During law school, Andrea dedicated her spare time to pre-law initiatives by serving in various roles, such as both the regional and national Director of Pre-Law Affairs for the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA); a mentor with ADVANCE, a mentorship program geared toward the retention of first-generation law students; and she assisted Evangeline Mitchell with the development of Bridge Builders Esq., a national virtual mentorship program for Black pre-law students. Prior to law school, Andrea earned her Bachelor of Arts in economics from Howard University. She is an associate at Baker McKenzie's Washington, DC office, focusing on antitrust and competition law. Andrea co-founded Black JD, Inc. because she believes in the benefits of early mentorship. 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