Undergraduate Departmental Representatives
Undergraduate departmental representatives maintain avenues of communication between students and faculty. They also serve as representatives and provide feedback to the program.
2025-26 UDRs
Jasper is a senior from Long Island, New York majoring in History and Politics and minoring in Legal Studies and Hispanic Studies. He interned at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, where he helped the immigration unit organize their advocacy agenda. This summer, he is working as a canvasser with the Fund for the Public Interest on their campaign to tighten regulations on water treatment facilities in order to prevent synthetic chemicals from contaminating our drinking water. Jasper is also an active member of Brandeis Quiz Bowl, where he is club secretary until Spring 2026. He closely follows current-events global politics, and is always looking for an excuse to ramble about upcoming elections in pretty much any country. He can't wait to help people navigate and get the most out of the Legal Studies program!
Noah Levy is a Senior from Ocean, New Jersey. He majors in politics and minors in legal studies, economics, and business. He is interning for Congressman Steny Hoyer this summer. He previously worked for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer. On campus, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Brandeis Law Journal, an Admissions Fellow, and president emeritus of the Brandeis Israel Public Affairs Committee. He is a specialty coffee hobbyist, so in addition to legal studies, feel free to ask him about his dozen pour-over, espresso, immersion, and percolation coffee makers and hundreds of beans he's tried!
Niyati Patel is a senior from Willowbrook, Illinois. She is majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Legal Studies, Art History, and Classical Studies. Niyati is interested in advocacy and social justice. She has interned with Elena’s Light and volunteers to tutor high school students in Illinois. Niyati loves to visit art galleries and museums and is always up for a conversation about her experience as a Legal Studies minor, her internship experience, advocacy experiences, and any other questions about the department or opportunities. Feel free to reach out to her through email!
Emily Yao is a rising junior from Guangzhou, China, majoring in History and Philosophy with minors in Legal Studies and Italian Studies, following a Pre-Law track. She has a passion for tracing the historical development of law and enjoys examining the legal boundaries surrounding art, antiquities, and entertainment. Drawing from her international and multilingual background, Emily is committed to promoting cross-cultural communication within the framework of legal systems. Last summer, Emily interned with the Foreign Affairs Office of the Guangzhou Government, focusing on government affairs. During her sophomore year, she also served as a Museum Education Intern at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, where she helped bring industrial history to life for visitors. In her free time, Emily enjoys photography, attending K-pop concerts, and playing video games. She also loves exploring Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End. Emily is happy to be a Legal Studies UDR and looks forward to connecting with everyone!