Gabriella Giordano
"I am extremely proud of myself for doing something that previously would have been
outside of my comfort zone and allowing the experience to teach me new things and help me
grow as a professional. This has been an incredible experience, one I will take with me through
my future career endeavors."
Matthew Connor
"This internship has provided me with a glimpse into the life of a lawyer and best prepared
me for the legal field. How to interact with clients and draft concise memoranda will be vital for
my success as a future attorney. In the first week of the internship I had already signed to take the
LSAT, which I began studying for each evening using the internship as motivation."
Tim Nigro
"With the constant support of Professor Thompson, I was successful and so were my cases. I am
very thankful for this experience as it made me want to do more and that is the best sign of all for
an internship like this."
Carsyn Ide
"Any expectations I had for this internship were immediately surpassed by the surreal experiences and opportunities available the minute I stepped foot into D.C."
Melanie Attard
During the summer I was fortunate to have the opportunity to go to Washington and work at the American University College of Law more specifically their Clinic and helping their professors and law students, this was truly an amazing experience, I was able to talk to the clients, learn how to write legal memos, use law school programs such as Westlaw, work on cases, and go to a court hearing and watch how attorneys and student attorneys act in a court setting.
Adam Nellis
"This summer I had the opportunity to work at the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic. Under the supervision of Director Todd Ommen, I was assigned to work on several different issues alongside Pace Law School student interns. These issues ranged from a private nuisance claim to environmentally problematic state legislation, and while working, I developed strong legal research skills and a much deeper knowledge of legal processes. The fellowship was jump started by an introduction to both Westlaw and LexisNexis as legal research tools; tools that I used throughout the entirety of my fellowship. The experiences I had during this fellowship have shown me the vital role that litigation plays in helping communities and the environment."
Aidan James
"My experience with the PELC was both insightful and encouraging as it gave me the opportunity to see firsthand what working in environmental litigation is like and affirmed my interest in law as a career. This internship is one that I would recommend to anyone with an interest in the law and one that I am very grateful to have been a part of. Experiencing what working in law is like and familiarizing yourself with all the tools and procedures that you will be working with is incredibly valuable to any prospective law student."
Kristen Kiernan
"This experience has allowed me to grow my interpersonal communication, research, and interviewing skills, and exposed me to skills such as procedural posture, advocacy and data management."
Dominick Siniscalchi
"My time as a Summer Legal Fellow has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Over the past eight weeks, I have pushed myself beyond my comfort zone, experiencing personal growth not only by acquiring new skills but by gaining confidence in my own abilities. The incredible people I met and worked with throughout this program, alongside those who made this opportunity possible, have provided me with a fresh perspective on my future career."
Thomas Carlough
"The Summer Legal Fellowship delivered an unforgettable experience for me and one that will have lasting positive effects on the Center, the community, and me. My co-workers, the other interns, and Judge Fein are all spectacular role models inside and outside of work. It was truly an honor to have been given this opportunity and I would like to thank you, Dr. Cutler, for making this all happen."
Nelo Afzali
"I have had a great experience at the Government Law Center. I have gained a deeper understanding of how both the state and federal governments operate and how they are structured. I also advanced my ability of being able to read and understand judicial decisions and learned how find what methods they used when making their interpretations."
Eleanor Clink
"This experience has been instrumental in shaping my legal skills and career aspirations. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to applying the lessons learned to my future endeavors in both law school and my future career."
Harini Karnati
"I thought it was very helpful to have hands-on experience and get to shadow the lawyers at the Law Center. I learned a lot about legal research, how the Court systems work, and much more legal terminology just through these experiences at the Law Center. I hope to use this knowledge in my future as I work to become a lawyer."