Intern NameCriminal Law & Trial InternshipLeadership InitiativesHigh School
Class of 2026
Interned with Harden Law PLLC on a life-changing case.Collaborated with top law professors and experts to prepare an expert witness for trial.Advocated for an issue of national importance that directly affects the client and the criminal legal system on Capitol Hill to congressmen, senators, and congressional officials.Learn more about NAME here.
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Learn more about NAME's achievements here.



My Congressional Advocacy

Throughout the internship, I developed skills to effectively advocate on behalf of my client to congressional officials. To prepare for my meetings, I developed informative briefing materials with my team, which focused on improving the criminal legal system.

On Capitol Hill, we highlighted an issue within the criminal legal system to congressional representatives and advocated for possible solutions to the harrowing issues present throughout the system. My team and I worked to ensure we had facts, statistics, and compelling stories to share with our representatives. After our meeting, we followed up with our representatives to call for further action.



Expert Witness PreparationThe Basics of Witness PreparationI worked with a mitigation expert and my client to prepare them both for their testimony at trial this upcoming year.

I learned about direct and cross-examinations from real lawyers and was able to work with my peers to develop strong lines of questioning about different facets of the case.
How We Prepared Our WitnessAt the end of the internship, I had the opportunity to prepare the expert witness and my client for the upcoming trial by conducting my direct and cross-examination with my peers.

I questioned the witness about different facts of the case and the mitigating factors that could influence the outcome of the trial.

This is important because now the witness is able to go to the trial with an idea of the questions that will be asked and the best answers that she can provide.


My Legal Research

During the internship, I explored various aspects of the legal profession, gaining an appreciation for the fundamental role of writing within it. As a legal intern, I engaged with a diverse range of case documents, including motions, affidavits, grand jury testimonies, and discovery materials.

Under the mentorship of Brandi Harden from Harden Law | PLLC, I received valuable guidance on interpreting and understanding the significance of these documents in the trial process.

In preparing my client for trial, I meticulously examined legal documents and exhibits, completing extensive legal research to identify inconsistencies and gather supporting evidence. This thorough process informed the development of effective lines of questioning.



Internship Highlights

Brandi Harden

Heather Pinckney

National Reentry

Jugde Adam Hunter

Legal Experts

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