There were so many amazing aspects of my internship that it is truly difficult to pick just one of them as the most rewarding. After some thought, though, I would say that my favorite part was being able to interact with so many clients and learning their stories and struggles. When I had first decided to become a lawyer, a lot of my family and friends were concerned, worrying that I would eventually grow tired of such a \u201cboring\u201d and stressful job. While these comments did not deter me, this summer has given me the confidence to shut down these misconceptions about this line of work. I won\u2019t lie and say that this summer wasn\u2019t stressful or challenging because it definitely was! For the first time in my life, I was in an office situation working with a very busy and focused lawyer who didn\u2019t always have the time to let me know what she needed from me. For me, this was very challenging because I didn\u2019t have the experience to know how to assist her without guidance and so there was a bit of an awkward adjustment period while I tried to become more accustomed to the law office\u2019s needs and the constructive criticism I received from my colleagues. While it was incredibly challenging, the takeaway was definitely worth it. I read several hundreds of case files during my internship and every single one was unique: each document and photo inside was its own special piece that only fit into that person\u2019s puzzle. I really feel lucky to have had this experience; I learned that the best feeling in the world is to see relief wash over a client\u2019s face as they learn that they are no longer going to be deported or that they have been approved for asylum or a green card. I can\u2019t wait to devote the rest of my life to helping immigrants and this internship has only helped me to fully realize that this is what I am meant to do with my life. <\/p>\n
Kylie Mignat
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