How to find a lawyer to "shadow" or volunteer for? Forum

[AJH92]

I personally only know one lawyer, my familys lawyer. While he said he would give me a letter of rec and "show me around the court room", I would really like more experience. I am in undergrad, should I just call firms in my area to try find one who would let me help out for maybe a day or two? ( dont want to call it "shadowing", not sure what to call it , like people appyling to med school shadow doctors to put on there app.) Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[suzige]

Does your university's poli sci program or pre law program have any opportunities?

[AJH92]

Not that I am aware of, nothing to the extent that I mentioned. Not an "internship", just a few days or day of being around lawyers or law.

[hichvichwoh]

for something this informal your best option really is to just go through a friend or a family member.