Internships and Networking

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Getting an internship or job within a legal setting will expose you to the field. It can also provide you with networking opportunities and hopefully a strong letter of reference.  But finding these opportunities as an undergraduate can be daunting.  In general, Law Firms do not hire undergraduate interns (preferring to hire law students instead.) Seeking an internship with a non-profit law firm, County Clerk's Offices, Legal Aid societies, the Public Defender, and District Attorney’s offices, as well as organizations whose focus aligns with the area of law that you intend to pursue, can be worthwhile and fruitful endeavors.

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Tips For Success

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Many students who acquire legal internships at law firms do so by networking. For assistance with networking for legal internships, make an appointment with me and we can talk about next steps.

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Note that Law School Admissions teams do not expect every law school applicant to secure a law-related or even law-adjacent internship.  Everyone involved in pre-law advising and admissions wants YOU to make decisions that are in your best-interest. No one will second guess your choices about how you spend your life's time if you are able to articulate why the different paths you follow maximize what makes you feel fulfilled, excited to participate and eager to learn more.  Choose your own adventure! To quote Paul Coehlo, author of The Alchemist, “To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation.”