Severin Simonsen

About Severin Simonsen

I am currently attending law school at Pennsylvania State Dickinson Law, with an expected graduation date of May 2026. I am currently pursuing a certificate in corporate compliance and I have taken and will be taking a substantial number of courses relevant to that area of focus. I am a also a member of the Dean’s fellowship, which is designed to expose me to a variety of events and projects on campus that promote professional growth. During my 1L summer internship, I clerked for the National Veterans Legal Service Program, where I screened veteran applicants\' military and medical records and drafted memorandums that discussed the merits of the veterans\' appeals for discharge upgrades.I graduated top 10% of my class from Cameron University with a BS (magna cum laude) in Psychology and minor in mathematics, participated as a volunteer research assistant in the field of cognitive psychology, and received several awards for my academic performance and activities on campus. I am an avid mental health advocate and an experienced and empathetic communicator with a background in psychology and a passion for understanding how people think. I Previously worked as a Behavioral Health Case Manager II for the Oklahoma department of mental health in an inpatient setting psychiatric hospital. I currently volunteer for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, where I provide phone support for those in the legal community needing someone to talk to.I am a disciplined stock market investor with an interest in finance, markets, economics, and corporate and commercial law. Former mathematics and statistics tutor. Currently well versed in mathematics, statistics, and other relevant analytical skills.Current veteran of the United States Army, where I served as an active duty army infantryman (11B). I was previously stationed at fort drum and received an honorable discharged. Memberships and affiliations:Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania Phi Alpha Delta (Law fraternity)Phi Kappa Phi (top 10% of graduating class undergrad)Psi Chi (psychology honor society)Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics honor society) Phi Eta Sigma (1st/2nd year exclusive honor society).

Experience

1. Career Services Office Ambassador

   Penn State Dickinson Law

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Student ambassador of Penn State Dickinson Law’s career services program.In this role, I assist with the revising of resumes, cover letters, and other application materials for legal and professional roles. In addition, I provide general career counseling and recommendations, as well as news updates on networking events, career events, and potential hiring opportunities.

Education

• Cameron University

  Bachelors of Science, Psychology

• Penn State Dickinson Law

  Juris Doctor, Law