In the course of my internship, some of the work I have done is

 – Visited prisoners in lockup, jails, and prisons

– Read case briefs

– Organized reports signed by witnesses and expert witnesses to be used at trial and to develop strategies

– Contributed to strategies for defending various defendants

– Analyzed security cam footage

– Analyzed witness and defendant police interviews

– Went through cell phone extractions

– Analyzed autopsy photos

– Participated in witness investigations

– Prepped defendants for trial

– Helped deliver subpoenas 

– Summarized trial transcripts

– Engaged in legal research

    I really don’t have a typical day or major responsibilities that stay consistent from day to day because every day is different based on what trials are going on, our clients needs, and where the lawyers currently are in the cases. Some days are more intense than others and filled with court dates and prison visits and other times we’re just doing research. 

 Most of my classes include reading and analyzing texts in order to obtain important information. I have translated those skills into reading police reports, witness statements, 911 call transcripts, and other written documents in order to pick out the information that is either helpful or damaging to our clients. I took a moot court class last year that involved reading many Supreme Court opinions. Learning how to read such documents has helped me to quickly and competently conduct legal research. Also, years of Mock Trial, including through Phi Alpha Delta, has taught me how to write the types of questions that can help prepare a defendant for trial. 

    Overall, the workplace environment is very welcoming to me as an intern. Everyone I have met is extremely nice to me and impressive in the work they do and their dedication to ensuring everyone has the right to counsel.