Catherine Ourso

Catherine Ourso is majoring in Psychology with minors in Advertising and Law & Legal Reasoning. Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, she has made Dallas her home over the past three years. Catherine’s interest in legal work began in her undergraduate coursework and has since grown through two summers of experience working and shadowing at a litigation firm.

On campus, Catherine serves as Lead Photographer for SMU Look Magazine, the university’s fashion publication, where she collaborates closely with editorial, styling, and social media teams to bring stories to life visually. She also works two jobs during the school year: as Head Recruiter for an LSAT tutoring organization and as a part-time nanny.

Catherine is grateful for the opportunities she has found through SMU and the Pre-Law Scholars Program. Drawn to the intersection of business and law, she plans to attend law school in Fall 2027.