International Internships

So you think because you are graduating from a top private university you will get a job without a problem, right? Think again. With this economy, some top graduates of Harvard can't even get a job. Ok ok, maybe they will. But what about us? The people who did not have the opportunity to go to Harvard can get great jobs, too. But how do we get jobs after graduating? More and more employers say real world experience is the key to getting a job. So how do you get real world experience? I have one word for ya: Internship. Internships are one of the best ways for college students to get that experience. So I know what you’re thinking, Oh, I get an internship and I run errands for people all day and get them coffee, nothing but grunt work, right? Not entirely. Think of it this way. You might get to assist an ad agency with a commercial, or write for a web site or a broadcasting station or even learn behind the scenes activities of running a corporation. Whatever you do, no matter how s...

Law students commonly serve as interns in law offices and with judges. Either paid or unpaid, these internships offer students an invaluable look into the professional lives of attorneys and judges. Each office has specific duties for its law interns, but there are some basic responsibilities interns can expect in most cases. Watch and Learn The main reason for seeking an internship is to learn more about how to be a lawyer. Observe your bosses carefully. See how they manage their time and how they change their mannerisms according to the situation. For example, an attorney can be aggressive when negotiating a contract one minute then switches quickly to being calm, understanding and comforting when meeting with a family in need of legal services. These are skills you aren't likely to learn in law school but that are invaluable when practicing law. Research It's typical for law interns to spend much of their time researching a variety of items, including checking on precedents,...