Justicecorps

Intern

June - August 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Nice mentors, helping people in need, working on & witnessing civil cases

What I wish was different

Advice

you earn the amount you do

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Access2Justice Intern

June - August 2019 • Hayward, CA

What I liked

I liked how you are able to engage with litigants and understand court documents. You are helping low income people who really need guidance. I learned about evictions, landlords, divorce, child custody, child support, parentage, etc... It was a great experience and I got to work with other college students in the Bay Area.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was paid and covered transportation/parking fees.

Advice

Don't give up! It's tough but you gain so many skills and knowledge from it.

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JusticeCorps Intern

June - August 2019 • Chatsworth, CA

What I liked

Every day was enjoyable because you knew what to expect generally (types of cases) but never knew what to expect with people’s personalities, backstory, and/or goals. Even with some challenges, I loved being at the courthouse.

What I wish was different

GETTING PAID! Or higher educational award.

Advice

If you can afford to do unpaid work and desire to explore legal work, definitely take advantage of this amazing opportunity to connect with attorneys, paralegals, and other court professionals. You can even spend a day with a judge!

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Legal Intern

May - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I have learned a lot of of legal information and courtroom procedures while working at the courthouse. I have also received mentorship from other attorneys, especially my supervisor, which was very helpful for my professional development. I also really enjoyed interacting with clients from various backgrounds. These clients were experiencing different problems when they came to us for help: some of them suffered domestic violence, sexual violence, and fraud, while some people had language barriers. I was very glad that I could help them solve their problems and also utilized my language skills to help Chinese immigrants access to justice.