Judy Eckland, Graduate - June 2008

"Judy is a self proclaimed "miracle of modern medicine" and that's no exaggeration. This paralegal student, who will graduate next week, has survived lupus, a fatal disease that causes the body to turn against itself by killing healthy tissue."  "When Eckland was in junior high she was diagnosed with cancer in her throat."

She graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in Pure Math and in Drama. In spring of 2008 Judy finished her Paralegal Plus Certificate and will continue on to Seattle University to become a lawyer, working in Elder Law.

Read more about this outstanding Paralegal student in our HCC Thunderword article..........

Erika O'Donnell-Sullivan, Senior Grant Assistant

"The program at Highline gave me a great foundation for continuing education and I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in Psychology."

Cynthia Sharp, Legal Services Manager/Paralegal

"Highline's extensive Civil Procedure and Legal Research & Writing requirements, combined with the 3-credit Ethics requirement and the Professional Development seminars, all provided a very solid base for my current position. From the start of the program, there was a focus on the development of substantive skills without losing sight of the ultimate goal of obtaining employment in the legal field and the practical considerations associated with the goal. As a result, by the end of the program, in addition to substantive skills, I had several writing samples, a resume that had been reviewed by a legal placement specialist and an invaluable collection of job-hunting tips and advice on how to put my skills to use. I was employed within a month of completing the program and I am sure that much credit goes to the excellent training I received at Highline."