Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs

Sidney is a fourth-year PhD student in American politics with a focus on law and courts. Her current research focuses on the impact of law schools and bar associations on judges’ rulings. Before attending UGA, she worked in the office of North Carolina State Senator Jay Chaudhuri and for the North Carolina Bar Association.

Education +

BA, English, Meredith College (2018): minors in French and Political Science

Research Interests +

Judicial politics, constitutional law, American political development, gender and diversity studies

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