Merce’de Savala

Merce’de Savala serves as a Lecturer in Law and holds dual administrative leadership positions at Washington University School of Law: Assistant Director of the Career Center and Director of Government Lawyering Externships. Her work bridges academic instruction with practical career development services for law students.

Her professional focus centers on legal career pathways with emphasis on:

• Government legal practice development
• Externship program design and management
• Career counseling for public sector employment
• Professional transition from law school to practice

In her externship directorship, she cultivates relationships with governmental legal entities nationwide to create structured learning experiences. As Career Center Assistant Director, she develops programming specifically targeting public interest and government job markets, including specialized workshops on federal hiring processes and public sector resume development.

Students engage with Savala through individual advising sessions, career courses, and externship coordination. Her office in Anheuser-Busch Hall Room 325B serves as a hub for students pursuing governmental legal careers, with primary contact via mdsavala@wustl.edu or (314) 935-4958.