By Sheila Pursglove
Legal News
Riley Stheiner dreamed of becoming a lawyer as early as seventh grade but, after finishing her undergraduate degree in legal studies and criminal justice from Grand Valley State University, she had second thoughts.
“I wasn’t sure if law school was for me and I struggled to push myself to take the LSAT,” she said. “I’ve always had an interest in the law and I dreamed about being a lawyer in the criminal law world. I for a long time was considering other jobs in criminal justice.
“During COVID and when the stay-at-home order happened, I was laid off from my job. I was at a crossroads as to whether I wanted to attend law school or pursue another degree in criminal justice. Ultimately, I decided to stay true to my longtime dream of pursuing a J.D.”
Stheiner had a taste of the legal life while in undergrad, spending 14 months as a legal assistant at Stenger & Stenger PC in Grand Rapids, where her duties included assisting attorneys by generating second summons, default judgments, dismissals, and satisfaction of judgment, among other tasks.
She also interned for the City of Grand Rapids Attorney’s Office, researching and summarizing cases in support of civil litigation and municipal affairs; editing and proof-reading legal documents; and participating in voir dire at 61st District Court.
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