Stephen Gibbons

About

I am a first-year law student (1L) at Western New England University School of Law, pursuing my Juris Doctor with an expected graduation in 2029. Originally from Holyoke, Massachusetts, I graduated magna cum laude from Clark University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Marketing. Prior to commencing law school, I completed my Associate of Arts degree at Holyoke Community College in 2023.

Education

• Class of 2029Western New England University School of LawJ.D. Candidate
• 2025Clark UniversityB.A. Psychology, Marketing minor3.73 GPA · magna cum laude
• 2023Holyoke Community CollegeA.A.

Experience

• Mar–Jul 2026
  Juvenile Justice Support SpecialistMassachusetts Department of Youth ServicesSpringfield, MA

  Skills

  • Verbal de-escalation
  • Conflict management in high-stress environments
  • Safety and security of youth in care
  • DYS policy and state/federal law compliance
• Jan 2024–Apr 2025
  Peer Accountability BoardClark UniversityWorcester, MA

  Skills

  • Code-of-conduct adjudication
  • Restorative justice discussions
  • Campus climate improvement
• May 2021–Aug 2023
  Sales AssociateDollar Tree Inc.Holyoke, MA

  Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash handling and cashflow management
  • Inventory support
  • Emergency maintenance and repairs
• 2018
  InternDalton ElectricIpswich, MA

  Skills

  • Filing and office organization

Leadership

• Oct 2024–Apr 2025
  College Board MemberClark UniversityWorcester, MA

  Skills

  • Academic policy exceptions review
  • Academic integrity case review
  • Collaboration with faculty and staff
• Oct 2023–Jan 2025
  Equity & Inclusion RepresentativeClark Undergraduate Student CouncilWorcester, MA

  Skills

  • Advocacy for underrepresented student groups
  • Inclusive campus programming
  • Event planning and community outreach

Certifications & Memberships

• Massachusetts Bar Association — law student member
• CITI: Responsible Conduct of Research + Human Subjects Research
• ECSI CPR/AED/First Aid
• DYS Basic Training
• Life Scout

Technical Skills

• Python
• C++
• Java
• SPSS
• AI/LLM tooling
• Linux

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