UltimateSplitter wrote:Has anyone here had a worthwhile experience at a law firm? I am thinking about some type of legal internship if I decide to enroll for next August. I am under the impression that it is just pure paper pushing and coffee running.
I have seen some people intern for the SEC or FBI, so that could also be a pretty good route to get some better substance.
I haven't worked/interned at a law firm specifically, but I can speak for being a Judicial intern. It is tons and tons of paper pushing, but I did get to sit in on interesting trials, settlements, conferences, etc. Especially as an undergrad intern, you'll be doing a lot of paperwork, but apart from that, you do learn a lot of things. Also, I only made the Judge coffee and tea because his assistant (who always does it for him the way he likes it) was out on maternity leave. Other than that, never did coffee runs lol.
I think doing a legal internship is a great opportunity honestly, you should go for it whether it's at a firm, courthouse, legal aid, etc!
ETA: I think the most valuable thing that I got from my internship was my observation of how attorneys present themselves to everyone. I paid close attention to how they approach the Judge, other attorneys, etc. So all in all, it's more than just paper pushing
. i was thinking of doing the same for this grey day. Ill def have to make a decision on booze. thankfully i still have like 2 weeks to make it...
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Needed a non-fountain pen to take notes with in school, so this should be perfect. Matte black, silver trim. Writes wonderfully (well, for a ballpoint haha).
