Rachel Korinski

“As a transfer student from Quinnipiac University, my time at Ramapo College was nothing short of transformative. Majoring in history with a minor in anthropology, I immediately experienced culture shock at the empathy and attention to detail from my professors. Each one knew my name and challenged me to refine my craft, even in a primarily virtual setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. My final research project on “Civil War Medicine,” guided by Professor Taranto, was a surreal experience that filled me with pride. It pushed me to develop resilience as I connected with unfamiliar professors and utilized alumni networks to arrange meetings with museum curators and archivists. This invaluable experience motivated me to pursue my current role as a paralegal in New Jersey.

After graduating, I earned my Paralegal Certificate from Mercer County Community College (MCCC), finishing at the top of my class. This academic foundation, along with a newfound passion for reading and puzzling, has been instrumental in my career, where I even have a pending case before the Supreme Court. Ramapo taught me perseverance, intellectual curiosity, and the importance of building connections—skills that continue to shape my professional journey.” – Rachel Korinski ’21 graduated as a History major with a minor in Anthropology. She was on the Dean’s List during Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Fall 2020. After graduating from Ramapo College, she earned her paralegal certificate from Mercer County Community College. She currently works as a Paralegal at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. working on a multitude of cases, both plaintiff and Defendant, in all jurisdictions and venues.