<p>I am an undergrad possibly interested in applying to law school upon graduation. I've heard from many sources, including the pre-law advisor at my school, that internships/job experience prior to law school do not necessarily have to be law related, but I am currently confronted with two internship opportunities and was hoping to get some advice on which one to pursue. One is at an advocacy group, at which I would be interacting with the lawyers on their team as well as doing some advocacy/social justice work. I love the cause and think it would be very rewarding. On the other hand, I have the option of doing an editorial internship at a relatively small magazine, at which I would be working with the editorial team. It is a culinary magazine, and I think I would have a great experience there as well. Obviously the second choice is not as "serious"/academic as the first, and I am wondering if pursuing an editorial internship would be detrimental/not as useful to have when applying to law school. Sorry for the long post, and I would appreciate any feedback!</p>
<p>Pick whichever you think you’ll enjoy most. The only way it could matter is if you want to go into specific public interest work that the social justice internship also works in. Then it would help demonstrate an interest.</p>
<p>If you are asking this question, I’m going to assume that you are not absolutely on fire for law, advocacy, and/or public policy. Ergo, take either internship, depending on personal interest, pay, location, etc., but ditch the idea of law school immediately after graduation.</p>