Gillian Block

You are, shall we say, a political enthusiast, yes? 

Yes! I majored in Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno and worked on a handful of local political races after college. Eventually I ended up working on U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's campaign and in her senate office once she was elected. I still volunteer when I can and follow politics closely.

Do you plan on seeking public office after law school?

That's definitely something that I consider when I'm making long term plans. I don't know for sure if I will ever run, but I do know that I want to find opportunities to serve the state of Nevada, and I love the legislative process.

Having now entered law school's second half, what course did you most enjoy in the first half? 

I loved Constitutional Law I and II. Learning about constitutional interpretation enriches our understanding of American history, politics, and current events. My Con Law classes have made me better at evaluating and making good arguments. I also loved Property because it touches on so many areas of law and personal experience. 

Book or movie?

Unfortunately, I haven't read too many books for fun since starting law school. I recently enjoyed Charged, which is about prosecutorial power in the criminal justice system. And I have seen some great movies recently. I loved Parasite and Uncut Gems.