Amrutha Chethikattil

If we haven’t met, hello! I’m a first year law student interested in the intersection of healthcare, medicine, and the law.

My Background

I was born in Dubai to Indian immigrant parents. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona — where I consider home.

I attended the University of Miami for undergrad, where I studied biochemistry and worked at a cancer research lab. As I grew engrossed in emerging medical technology, I became concerned with access. Who benefits from this research? In hopes of pursuing a legal career in bioethics, I began law school at the University of Pennsylvania in 2023.

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Juris Doctor (expected 2026)

University of Miami

Bachelor of Science
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- minor in Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts
- English Literature with a concentration in women’s literature
- additional major in Political Science

Interests

Ask me about my many projects and hobbies, including:

Training for a half-marathon
Conquering my fear of heights through hiking
Singing/songwriting
Sharing law school advice as Legally Amrutha
Fostering kitten litters