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Gavin Jones

East Lansing

Summary

Law student specializing in environmental and natural resource law and policy, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. Background in physical sciences enhances analytical skills and understanding of complex legal issues. Proven oral advocacy skills, effectively communicating legal arguments and engaging diverse audiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Policy Intern

National Wild Turkey Federation
05.2025 - Current
  • Secured summer 2025 internship with animal conservation group focused on environmental policy.
  • Will conduct policy research to support conservation efforts and initiatives.

Clinical Research Assistant II

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to pediatric medical research focused on ear infections and vaccine efficacy in CDC-sponsored studies.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and confidential information according to compliance standards.
  • Collected and processed specimens to support ongoing research efforts.
  • Interacted with pediatric patients and families to gather necessary data and provide assistance.
  • Collaborated closely with clinic staff, doctors, nurses, and research personnel to enhance study outcomes.

Education

J.D. - Law

Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, MI
05.2027

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA
05-2021

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • LexisNexis
  • Westlaw
  • IBM SPSS
  • Research
  • Analytical writing and reasoning
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Bluebook Citations
  • Teamwork

Projects

Quantifying APA Violations in Environmental Rulemaking by the Trump Administration: Under the supervision of a faculty sponsor, utilized the Federal Register to categorize environmental rules, public responses, and whether those responses were adequately addressed under the first Donald Trump presidency in order to investigate claims that the administration had repeatedly violated the Administrative Procedure Act in its environmental rulemaking.

Leadership And Extracurriculars

  • Vice President (incoming), Federalist Society MSU Law Chapter: Elected 2025-26 Vice President for law school chapter of a national society of legal professionals promoting open debate of complex and novel legal topics, Duties to include assisting the chapter President in leadership role, communicating with members and professionals to host events on a variety of legal topics and representing the chapter at any networking events
  • Moot Court Competition Team, Selected as an oralist for Michigan State University College of Law's 2025-2026 Moot Court Competition Team
  • 1L Oral Advocacy Competition, Participated in a competition comprised of all 150 members of the 2024 1L class arguing a court case at the appellate level. Selected as the 2nd best oralist in the 1L class.

Timeline

Summer Policy Intern

National Wild Turkey Federation
05.2025 - Current

Clinical Research Assistant II

University of Pittsburgh
07.2023 - 08.2024

J.D. - Law

Michigan State University College of Law

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Pennsylvania Western University

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