Quingan Zhou
Class of 2006
Yale Class of 2010
Major: Humanities
“The experiences I have gained at Monroe Law & Government Magnet definitely have helped me with my experience in college. My interests in community service and human rights were first developed during my time in the Magnet. Monroe is awesome!”

Amy B. Messigian, Esq
Class of 1997
Hill, Farrer & Burrill, LLP, Los Angeles
Labor and Employment Law, Entertainment Law and litigation
“The Magnet inspired me to turn to a career in law, and gave me unparalleled experiences as a high school student. Its teachers made a lasting impression on me for which I will always be grateful.”

Joshua A. Schneiderman
Class of 1998
Skadden, Arps Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Los Angeles
“As a lawyer, the Law & Government Magnet gave me the head start I need to succeed in the competitive world of law school and beyond.”

David Yaroslavsky
Class of 2000
Latham & Watkins, LLP, Los Angeles
My experiences at Law & Government Magnet are all positive. The many Monroe mock trials I was part of taught me the mechanics of a trial. Whether it was recreating the trial of “12 Angry Men” as part of Ms. Sutherland’s English class, or participate on Ms. Graber’s Constitutional Rights Foundation Mock Trial Team, I learned the art of an opening statement, the importance of direct examination, the tricks of cross examinations and the power of a closing argument. It was the magnet program that enabled me to be selected for the California Mock Trial Team and later the New York University Law School Mock Trial Team. And beyond learning trial techniques, I also learned substantive areas of law. I can still remember my first exposure to contract law, Mr. Elinson instilled in me the importance of being precise in a contract, even a contract for a peanut-butter-and jelly sandwich.