My Profile:
I always belonged to the honors or higher learning programs at whichever level of school I belonged too. I did participate in sports at one point, mainly soccer, up until 8th grade. After that I focused solely on academics. So, in high school I took all the ap classes and honors classes I could; I even took a few Criminal Justice classes at Lanier Technical College. In high school, I tried doing I few things. I was in the band freshmen year; I played clarinet at the time and was first chair all middle school and that year in high school, but I didn't feel like I fit in with the rest of people in the band. However, I continue to play the piano on my own. Sophomore year I auditioned for an after school club called "Mock Trial." I made the team and have been in it since. Our team won district two years in a row and hope to win state this year.
My Mentorship:
Last year, my junior year of high school, my AP literature teacher, who also was my Mock Trial coach, told me about a new help wanted listing on the school's website. It was for an internship at a law firm. I was fortunate enough to get an interview. Obviously I was nervous at the interview. An attorney is not someone you want questioning you about your character and who you are. But, I had become decent at speaking over my time with Mock Trial, and I was able to perform well in the interview. I became an intern that Summer in 2016 and have worked at the firm since. I enjoy working for the firm greatly. It's been increasingly interesting as I'm increasingly allowed to do more and more for the firm. Now, I traval over Georgia to the surrounding counties' courthouses to deliver pleadings and motions. I also do research for the two attorneys I work for. I have learned how to use Westlaw, which is a program that all lawyers use to look up laws and previous court cases. I'm very happy to know that I'll be able to continue to work for the law firm for a few more monthes until I head off to college.
Last year, my junior year of high school, my AP literature teacher, who also was my Mock Trial coach, told me about a new help wanted listing on the school's website. It was for an internship at a law firm. I was fortunate enough to get an interview. Obviously I was nervous at the interview. An attorney is not someone you want questioning you about your character and who you are. But, I had become decent at speaking over my time with Mock Trial, and I was able to perform well in the interview. I became an intern that Summer in 2016 and have worked at the firm since. I enjoy working for the firm greatly. It's been increasingly interesting as I'm increasingly allowed to do more and more for the firm. Now, I traval over Georgia to the surrounding counties' courthouses to deliver pleadings and motions. I also do research for the two attorneys I work for. I have learned how to use Westlaw, which is a program that all lawyers use to look up laws and previous court cases. I'm very happy to know that I'll be able to continue to work for the law firm for a few more monthes until I head off to college.
My future:
Next year I plan to start college. I have been picking up skills that are useful in everyday situations, like speaking to new people in a formal setting and how to travel. However, the big take-away from the internship will be experience in being an attorney. Maybe not mext year, but in a few years from now I'll be taking a class on material that I've already been introduced to on the job. So, in a small way, I'll be ahead of the game, which in law school will be essential to my success.
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