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National Legal Aid & Defender Association - NLADA

Defender Legal Services Intern

May - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Kindness

What I wish was different

Paid

Advice

Take initiative
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Training and Development Intern

June - July 2021 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The exposure to different membership databases and management systems, the opportunity to research

What I wish was different

Paid experience, more interaction with other interns (it was a remote position)

Advice

Don't hesitate to ask for help! The team is very kind and understanding.
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Strategic Communications Intern

May - August 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I felt like I was significantly helping the organization. At times I got fairly big assignments, including writing official press releases and speeches for NLADA President Jo-Ann Wallace. My two bosses were very friendly and understanding, and I felt very comfortable in the position. Although there was a lot of work, it was never overwhelming or difficult to complete (which is good, since this internship was unpaid).

What I wish was different

Since I had this internship the summer of 2020, it was completely remote, which was disappointing but necessary. As a result, I rarely ever interacted with anyone other than my two bosses. I had almost no interactions with other interns or staff members. This was entirely due to me being remote though, and would probably be solved if you did the internship in-person.

Advice

Despite being at a legal aid organization, this is a COMMUNICATIONS internship. You won't be involved in any legal matters.
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