Oct. 11, 2002 – Maureen Theresa Magras, a 1976 graduate of Ss. Peter and Paul High School, received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich., on Sept. 14. She is the daughter of Lillian M. Magras and the late John E. Magras.
Magras was also awarded a certificate of achievement from the law school in litigation, was on the Dean's List during her final term and graduated with a 3.5 grade point average.
During her studies, Magras was a member of the American Bar Association/Law Student Division, Moot Court Competition, Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, St. Thomas More Society and Student Bar Association. She was also a private tutor.
Magras is currently preparing for the February 2003 Michigan bar examination. She hopes to concentrate in medical malpractice, personal injury and insurance claims litigation.
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