Judicial Intern Resume
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EDUCATION
New England School of Law, Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, expected May
Honors:
Dean’s List, –
Activities: Member of Public Interest Law Association, – ; Women’s Law Caucus, – ; International Law Students Association, – ; Mentoring to first years, –
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, May
Honors:
Dean’s List, -; Departmental Distinction in Business,
Portland Community College, Portland, OR
Associate of Science in Business Administration, May
Honors:
Dean’s List, – ; Graduated with . GPA
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Honorable Sydney Hanlon, Presiding Justice
Dorchester Division, Boston Municipal Court Department
Dorchester, MA
Judicial Intern
August – Present
Draft a civil appellate opinion and legal memoranda, including the issue of whether a civil claim was barred from further litigation based on the defense of res judicata. Research criminal and civil controversies, including arrest warrants and res judicata issues. Observe court proceedings, including jury trials and motion hearings, and continuing my education through discussions with judges and law clerks.
Honorable Roberto Ronquillo, Jr.
Dorchester Division, Boston Municipal Court Department
Dorchester, MA
Judicial Intern
May – August
Drafted legal memoranda, including the initial requirements the defense must present to determine whether a triable issue of improper suggestive identification has occurred. Researched criminal controversies, including suggestive identification issues. Observed court proceedings, including jury trials and motion hearings, and continuing my education through discussions with judges.
Massachusetts Bar Association
Boston, MA
Legal Intern
September – Present
Solely responsible for drafting published supplement to the book How to Handle a Residential Real Estate Closing, . Researched citations for Massachusetts Law Review, a quarterly publication. Assist various legal committees in providing research and written content for the Section Review, a quarterly publication.
Attorney General’s Office
Public Protection Bureau, Insurance Division
Boston, MA
Student Attorney, : Certified
January – May
Conducted research for housing insurance regarding the residual market and health insurance issues. Organized document for counsel and witness’ analyses in preparation for depositions. Provided case law and statutory research to assist with formal evidentiary hearings. Monitored development of current legislation affecting insurance law.
Kenneth Levine & Associates
Boston, MA
Law Clerk
June – August
Composed complaints and executed summonses for civil cases, including breach of contract and medical malpractice. Drafted client correspondence and court documents, retrieved, organized and coordinated file documents and information. Scheduled depositions, assisted in document discovery procedures, and accounts payable.
Congressman Brad Sherman
Sherman Oaks, CA
Congressional Internship
May – September
Informed constituents about legislative controversies and legal process within a layman context, including state and local taxes, federal and state governmental powers and health issues. Answered constituent questions and concerns regarding local and current events. Responsible for answering multi-line phones, filing records and record keeping.
