Personalities: Law, order and John Lennon

When Scott Reich first stepped onto Penn's campus seven years ago, he had little idea what journey lay ahead.

Now, fourteen semesters later, this History and Communications double-major is president of the Penn Law class of 2008.

The job entails handling various fundraising initiatives, planning a prom for the Law School and ensuring that the class of 250 students keeps in touch.

He describes it as a chance to "grow and explore what it means to be part of a community."

But the Penn community has been more of a family for Reich. His sister graduated from Penn last May and his brother is currently enrolled as a student.

He also has the honor of giving the commencement address at this year's graduation where - spoiler alert! - he plans on focusing his speech on public service and the responsibilities of young lawyers.

Some of Reich's favorite pastimes include playing guitar, listening to the Beatles and watching My Cousin Vinny.

Additionally, Reich has another love - the Penn Bookstore.

He reads two or three books a week and loves to browse the shelves.

Reich's life is far from blue, his favorite color. The Long Island native's prize-winning undergraduate thesis is being considered for publication. The 500-page work, entitled "What JFK's Words and Legacy Mean to a New Generation," focuses on what Reich describes as "public service in our time and what the ideals of public service ought to mean to us today."

His commitment to civic engagement includes a stint volunteering for Hillary Clinton's 2002 bid for Senate and working with the Taxi Worker's Alliance.

Next year he will be working at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, an international firm in Manhattan.

"The best way we can prove ourselves [to] past generations is making ourselves models for future ones," Reich said, and it is this conviction which drives his continual commitment to help those around him.

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