A History Major plus 3+3 Law Program Provided a Foundation and a Fast Track for a Career as a Disability Rights Lawyer
Julia Resciniti knew she wanted to go to RIT and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) since she was in sixth grade. Now, after fast-tracking her undergraduate education, she is confident she made the right choice
Resciniti, RIT Class of 2026 history major, is set to begin the next phase of her education at Syracuse University College of Law. Her goal is to leverage her expertise in history to become a disability lawyer and policy advocate.
“What I liked most about the history program here is that it has a lot of Deaf and disability studies courses where you can work with NTID’s Liberal Studies Department,” said Resciniti, from Pittsburgh. “Those classes really helped me understand the cultural and historical backgrounds of the communities that I would like to work with in my future career.”
Resciniti fast-tracked her academics, but she didn’t let that keep her from getting involved on campus. During her first year at RIT, Resciniti helped revitalize the Mock Trial Club and served as treasurer of the organization. She was also involved with RIT’s Pre-Law Society, the RIT Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), the Disability Culture Club, and the Hooks and Needles Club.
Read more about Resciniti’s experience at RIT and next steps
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