SUZANNE MCARDLE

**** ******** ***., ***. *, Pittsburgh PA, 15218 724-***-**** aceedo@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Juris Doctorate, June 2014

Activities: Member of Women’s Law Association; Member of Animal Law Society

Cumulative QPA: 3.276

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock Pennsylvania

Bachelor of the Arts, Magna Cum Laude, May 2011

Major: Political Science; Minors: Philosophy, History

QPA: 3.779 (Top 10% of Graduating Class)

Honors: 4-Year Academic Honor Roll; Most Outstanding Senior Award recipient

Activities: Member of College Democrats, Member of PASSHE Women’s Consortium; Member of Amnesty International; Secretary of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honorary

EXPERIENCE

Civil Rights Clinic, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

August 2013 – June 2014

Position: Student Attorney

Responsibilities: Filed employment discrimination/public accommodation discrimination claims with the EEOC, the Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations, and the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations; Assisted clients with the expungement and pardon process.

Equity Protection Legal Clinic at Neighborworks, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

May 2013-July 2013

Position: Intern

Responsibilities: Drafted deeds, Conducted title searches, assisted clients through the process of title transfers.

Christian Legal Aid of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

November 2012 – June 2014

Position: Intern

Responsibilities: Conducted client intake and client interviews; handled intake paperwork; Assisted in preparation for court hearing.

Duquesne Center for Legal Information, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

January 2013 – May 2014

Position: Librarian assistant

Responsibilities: Located library materials for patrons; assisted patrons in conducting legal research

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Girl Scouts of America – 13-year membership; Gold Award Recipient