This summer, I am interning at the Rockland County District Attorney\u2019s Office. Each intern is assigned to an Assistant District Attorney. I\u2019ve been assigned to ADA Deluca. In total, ADA Deluca is mentoring four interns, including myself. Three of them are currently in law school. I am excited to start this internship, as it offers me the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into what being a lawyer truly is like. Additionally, I get to learn about legal procedure.<\/p>\n
So far, I\u2019ve attended various arraignments and have begun learning courtroom terminology, such as bench warrants, arraignments, and orders of protection. One of the first things I noticed is how different the courtroom is from what we typically see on TV. There are no big dramatic entrances, everything is conducted with a high level of respect, and the process moves much slower than I had expected. I was allowed to sit in the jury box, where I had a direct view of the judge, the prosecutor, and the defense attorney. This perspective has given a look on how each role plays a part in our justice system.<\/p>\n
I hope to learn as much as possible from this internship. By shadowing ADA Deluca and observing her daily life as a practicing attorney, I will be able to see what being a lawyer is truly like. I also benefit greatly from interacting with my fellow interns who are already in law school. They offer me advice and I often ask them questions about their experiences. Since I plan to attend law school myself, I like picking their brains about what life looks like as a law student.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, this internship will have a significant impact on my career path. It is reinforcing the idea of committing and going to law school, as well as giving me the practical knowledge of our justice system.<\/p>\n
Liz Ortega<\/p>\n
Psychology & Political Science, 2027<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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