Law Firm Internship for Undergrad?

lascelles
Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:57:23 +0000

Hello everyone!

Right now, I am planning on going to law school. I would like to get some experience in a law firm before I actually make the $150,000+ decision.

I have been looking at various firms’ websites, but they never mention anything about internships for undergrads. This is understandable, since they are obviously more focused on law school students. However, I was wondering how I would go about trying to get an internship at a law firm as an undergraduate?

Should I just email them? Send them a letter? Give them a call? Do law firms even hire undergrads for internships? All I’m really looking for is a position that allows me to see the day-to-day of a law firm, so an assistant-type position would suit me just fine.

I have a very good GPA at a top 25 university, and a good deal of job experience, though not in the legal sector.

Any advice? Thanks! :)