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BACKGROUND:
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I grew up in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania and spent much of my youth roaming through the hills and woods of Tioga County.
I feel a strong connection to this region and will always consider the Northern Tier to be my true home.
After graduating from Wellsboro Area High School, I spent my first year in college at the Rochester Institute of Technology before transferring to Mansfield University, where I obtained a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice Administration in 2004.
After college, I was admitted to Widener University School of Law where I recieved a Juris Doctor degree in 2007.
I was also the 2007 recipient of Widener University School of Law's Outstanding Clinical Advocacy Award, a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and a Clinic Leader at the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic (a legal aid organization that provides free representation to low-income clients from the Harrisburg area).
I was also one of ten students in my law school graduating class who received special recognition for doing pro bono legal work while attending law school.
After graduation I was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar as a practicing attorney.
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EDUCATION:
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WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
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J.D. awarded May 2007
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HARRISBURG, PA
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Honors:
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- 2007 Outstanding Clinical Advocacy Award
- Moot Court Honor Society
- 2nd Place Team Member: Widener-Harrisburg Campus Internal Moot Court Competition, 2006
(Semi-finalist, Widener intercampus competition).
- Pro Bono Publico Service Recognition
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Leadership:
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- Clinic Leader at the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic.
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Elective Areas:
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Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Legislation, Civil & Political Liberties.
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MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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B.S. awarded May 2004
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Major: Criminal Justice Administration
Minor: History
Unofficial Personal Concentration in Computer Science courses
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ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY:
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1999-2000
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Some coursework completed in Mechanical Engineering and Criminal Justice
One year participation in the Army R.O.T.C. officer-training program.
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© 2003 - 2007 Richard W. McCoy - All Rights Reserved.
