News Release
April 20, 2007

Thomas Jefferson Student Wins Sandra Day O’Connor
Scholarship Award

SAN DIEGO --Thomas Jefferson School of Law student Christie Edwards has been selected as the 2007 recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor Scholarship Award, awarded by the National Association of Women Judges.

“Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor,” said Edwards, who is a fourth year student with an interest in international human rights.  “I have always admired Justice O'Connor's support of the use of international law in domestic cases and her commitment to equal justice for all people.  As I start my own career in international human rights law, her work gives me an excellent example to follow.  The scholarship funds will allow me to work in the non-profit sector and gain more experience so that I can continue working with the most vulnerable and under-represented groups from around the world.”

Edwards, a part-time fourth year student, is a San Diego native with a BA degree from The Master's College in Valencia, CA in Political Studies with an emphasis in International Affairs. She is highly active in student organizations such as the International Law Society and has organized a number of community service projects involving Thomas Jefferson students.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Scholarship

The Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Scholarship was established by the National Association of Women Judges in 2006 to honor the legacy of the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor's life story and extraordinary professional achievements illustrate three core values: scholarship, leadership, and commitment to public service and equal justice. This scholarship will honor and perpetuate Justice O'Connor's legacy by annually recognizing the achievements and commitment of a law student who exemplifies the values that have guided Justice O'Connor throughout her extraordinary career.