In a society where the wealthiest few hoard staggering amounts of resources, the poverty of the many is a choice that the powerful have made... As I begin to enter the profession of law, it frankly feels like a waste of time and a legal education to do anything but support those who we have left behind, while advocating for the systemic change that is sorely needed to create a society where we all can thrive. That said, I have a lot to learn, and my experience with Philadelphia Legal Assistance this summer will surely hep set me on the path toward a meaningful career.