Rebecca Dillon

Rebecca completed her undergraduate studies at Baylor University as a University Scholar, concentrating in political science, Spanish, international studies, and philosophy. She competed nationally in mock trials, lobbied on behalf of the university at both state and federal levels, and was recognized as a Truman Scholar finalist for the state of Texas. She received the Presidential Scholarship and graduated magna cum laude.

Following graduation, Rebecca served as a Fulbright Teaching Assistant in Mexico City. During her time abroad, she worked with the United Nations High Commission on Refugees to assist asylum seekers in securing visas. She also partnered with El Pozo de Vida, Mexico’s leading anti-human trafficking nonprofit, to provide trauma-informed training and resources to detained migrants.

At Pepperdine, Rebecca received the Faculty Scholarship, a full-tuition award with a stipend, to fund her law school education. She worked in the Appellate Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, contributing to early prisoner litigation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her advocacy experience includes appearances before the Ninth Circuit in a prisoner civil rights case and the Northern District of California in a religious freedom matter. Rebecca collaborated with the International Justice Mission on legislative policy reform in El Salvador, aimed at strengthening domestic violence laws. She also supported the families of children with special needs through Pepperdine’s Special Education legal clinic.

Rebecca also worked as a research assistant in criminal law and completed a summer clerkship with Klein DeNatale Goldner. After earning her JD, she served as a federal judicial clerk in the Middle District of Florida, where she gained firsthand experience with judicial decision-making and trial practice.

As a counselor, Rebecca leverages her extensive legal training and teaching background to help applicants build compelling, authentic applications. She is committed to helping students navigate that season with clarity and confidence and empowering them to highlight their unique stories, stay grounded in their goals, and present their strongest case to law schools.

Rebecca currently lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband and two energetic sons, and enjoys the flexibility of remote teaching while raising her family.