Jun 2018
Legal Intern — Center for Family Representation
Legal research and case support at a New York family law nonprofit.
New York, NY · Summer 2018
- Wrote memorandum addressing New York's inadequate resources for parenting and pregnant youth in foster care through legal and empirical research, along with site visits, to inform the office in this field
- Created case digest by investigating and summarizing pertinent facts of cases in chart form, highlighting critical trends to support the supervising lawyer in court
- Compiled case law, statutes, and regulations in Ohio supporting the organization's mission for cornerstone advocacy
My first week, I was put in training on the organization and its mission. With a sense of urgency and curiosity, I took the initiative to approach my supervisor about my passion for the law, family reunification, and excitement for more engaging work. She allowed me to shadow her at my discretion, giving me first-hand experience of court appearances in Manhattan Family Court, as well as client meetings and office meetings.
"Anisha is a remarkably thoughtful and diligent student intern. She was eager to learn everything about our office's practice. While most of our summer interns are in law school and have already spent several semesters studying relevant substantive areas, both of her supervisors were impressed with Anisha's ability to quickly grasp and internalize legal concepts and ideas... Given her analytic skills and intellectual focus, we believe she will succeed in any career that she chooses."
— Staff Attorneys, Center for Family Representation
Relevant coursework: International Law, Human Rights Law