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Orleans Public Defenders

Investigative Intern

June - September 2020 • New Orleans, LA

What I liked

This was a meaningful internship experience where I learned practical skills and got to interact with people working in criminal defense.

What I wish was different

I struggled with the remote version of the internship and felt pretty isolated. However, weekly check-ins helped with this. The internship is also unpaid, which is tough for the amount of work they ask you to do. They prefer full-time interns working 40 hours per week during the summer months, but they do not pay you.

Advice

Come prepared for lots of slow, frustrating, and tedious work, but know that it's all worth it. You will learn so much and feel like you're part of something important. You'll also get to know the clients and learn about their stories. OPD is an awesome organization and I'm really glad I got to work with them.
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Client Services Intern

June - August 2018 • New Orleans, LA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and don’t underestimate your abilities!
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