Dukstein is a 3L member of The Trial Team, currently serving as vice president. She graduated from Rollins College with a major in political science and a minor in German. During her 1L summer, she interned at Joshi Law, a private criminal defense firm in Orlando, where she conducted legal research, reviewed discovery, and assisted with a first-degree murder trial. In the following summer, Dukstein worked as a certified legal intern at the 2nd Circuit Public Defenders office, where she represented and advocated for her clients through negotiation with the prosecution, filing and arguing motions, and going to trial. Dukstein plans on being a public defender after she graduates.