By: Scarlett Kang
This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at Just Law International in Northern Virgina, and it has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my law school journey. Just Law International is immigration law firm, and I was in charge of two asylum cases during my internship.
During my internship, I worked on legal research, participated in client counseling, attended hearings, and drafted prehearing statements. Every day gave me a chance to learn something new and better understand what it means to serve clients through the legal profession.
One of the biggest lessons I learned is that practicing law is about much more than knowing the law. Behind every case is a real person with a unique story, and many of the people seeking legal help are facing difficult and uncertain situations. Although I cannot share confidential information, meeting with clients and watching attorneys advocate for them showed me how important it is to listen carefully, communicate with compassion, and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
This internship also helped me grow personally and professionally. In law school, we spend a lot of time reading cases and learning legal principles, but working at JustLaw allowed me to see how those lessons are applied in real life. I became more confident in my legal research and writing, learned how to prepare legal documents more carefully, and gained a greater appreciation for the responsibility that comes with representing others.
I am very thankful to the Center for Global Justice, the generous donors who made this internship possible, and everyone at Just Law who welcomed me and invested in my growth. Thank you for your prayers and support throughout this experience. As I continue my legal education, I hope to use what I have learned to serve others faithfully and to pursue justice with both excellence and compassion.
This post was written by a student at Regent University School of Law. The views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect those of Regent University, Regent Law School, or the Center for Global Justice.