How to Intern for an Attorney in Georgia
Internships in the legal field help prospective lawyers obtain the experience and connections necessary to pursue a career once they have completed law school and passed the bar. While the role of an intern at a Georgia law firm might not be glamorous, it gives good insight into how law firms work, management styles, delegation of responsibilities and the business side of the law. Additionally, interns can get experience with real-life court procedures.
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Develop your resume to reflect your experience, education and goals. The resume should have a summary of your experience, your objective for working in the legal field, and a detailed list of your experience and education in law.
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Contact personal and employment references and ask permission to use them as references. Be sure these references are reliable and can provide your potential internship company with positive information about your character and work.
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Contact local law offices to see if they are hiring interns. Many law offices hire student interns to help with a variety of daily business, including paperwork, filing and data entry. Select law offices that specialize in your area of legal interest. The State Bar of Georgia can help you select appropriate law offices.
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Consider working for nonprofits, such as the Georgia Legal Services Program, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society or the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, as they frequently hire interns.
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Consider interning for your Georgia county's district attorney or prosecuting attorney's offices, located throughout the state of Georgia. Though many large legal offices, as well as state and federal legal offices, are based in Atlanta and the state's other larger cities, smaller, regional law offices and regional governmental bodies may offer valuable legal internships as well.
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Submit your resume and cover letter to the law firms that seem like appropriate fits for you. Personalize the cover letters to express why you would be a good candidate for an internship at that particular law firm.
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Follow up with the law firms after one week. Schedule interviews. When going to the interviews, wear clean, professional attire and bring a copy of your resume and references.
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Complete all your duties as an intern as efficiently as possible. Making a good impression on the law firm you are interning for can you help you with future employment and references. Show up punctually and always dress prepared for the job.
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