AFRICA | A 26-year-old lady named Briya Brown has earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Her remarkable achievement makes her the first-ever Lawyer in her family.
Briya, who also became the first in her family to graduate from university, achieved this milestone in just three years completing her law degree a year early.
She began her academic journey at Salisbury University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government in 2016. A year after she completed her undergraduate studies, she enrolled for a Law degree and completed the degree in 2021..
After completing her Juris Doctorate in 2021, she pursued further education, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2023.
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Celebrating her success on Instagram, Briya reflected on the challenges she overcame. “No guidance, no blueprint… all on my own. I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer. Momma, I made it,” she said.
Despite balancing her studies with a full-time job and entrepreneurial ventures, Briya persevered, taking consecutive semesters without breaks, including studying abroad and in other states.
Her determination paid off as she went on to pass the bar exam on her first attempt, becoming part of the 2% of Black women lawyers and the 5% of Black lawyers in the United States.
Reflecting on her journey, Briya shared how she overcame a challenging exam period during the global pandemic, including technical issues such as her computer crashing twice.
”God is so faithful and without him I am nothing. I hope those coming through the pipeline behind me can see me as proof that anything is possible,” she said.
Briya expressed deep gratitude to her family, friends, and mentors for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
Looking forward, she is focused on advocating for her clients, further solidifying her role as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring young professionals.
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