<p>Okay. Knowing that my counselor won't be busy next week, I'm going to consult her and ask for her assistance in getting me an internship/volunteer work at a nearby law office. Keep in mind that I'm only fifteen, but I am one to be taken seriously and I would like to have a clearer perspective of a career in law (which will help me decide if I still want to be a lawyer or not). Can anybody here give me some advice concerning how I can get an internship as a rising sophomore? I don't have actual work experience, but I have spent my summers doing volunteer work at my church (running the charity giftshop and handling storage and finances). I just hope my plans for the summer become realities and I can finally be happy even when I'm outside of school. </p>
<p>*And if you were wondering, there are no laws in my state which forbid me from getting an internship at my age. Once again, good advice needed!</p>
<p>Sounds like you already have a plan (talking to your counselor).</p>
<p>Our school guidance counselor has information about local internships... maybe yours does too. If you're motivated, you'll find something. Good luck man. Learn to enjoy high school. Don't hang out on CC so much until senior year :P</p>
<p>If you don't want to get paid you can probably find an internship easily. Send out some resumes/letters to local firms. Also, do you know any lawyers? Anyone from your church, neighborhood, friends of parents or parents of friends? Is there a local law school? You might find some info on their website that could be helpful.</p>
<p>Don't worry. I only hang out in "High School Life" now because I know I won't be flat-out rejected. Perhaps my guidance counselor does have that information. Nevertheless, I'm sure she can at least help me out. Thank God she doesn't hate me (I think I'm the only freshman who has seen her on multiple occasions concerning what I should do for college. I just don't want to annoy her.).</p>
<p>(Nah... I'm not in for the pay right now) Oh, speaking of connections... a friend of mine has a dad who is a criminal defense attorney. Unfortunately his firm is too far from my house so that's not an option. On the other hand, one of my classmates has a mother who works for the local D.A. That's a possibility. </p>
<p>Oh yes... my resume is already completed. I just need to know where to go and how long...</p>
<p>On your resume make sure you show strong computer skills...especially with WORD. And internet research skills is another plus.</p>
<p>Also consider volunteering at not-for-profit legal societies, such as Catholic Charities and Sierra Club, or in your local government, such as with your municipal or county representatives or League of Women Voters.</p>
<p>Alright... excellent advice, people. Thanks. And we have quite a bit of local elections going on right now, so I'll check into those (though most people have no idea about who the candidates are...).</p>