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US Law 101

Location: United States
Experience Type: Job Simulations
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Engage with a diverse set of tasks that you’d experience as a summer intern at BCLP!

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a BCLP team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that a legal intern does every day. You’ll learn how to carry out legal research, present complex information in an accessible way, draft legal letters, and present a business case.

We hope this simulation provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at BCLP!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Draft portion of client newsletter
    Communicate the key points from a Supreme Court case to clients

    • Legal Research
    • Critical Thinking
    • Written Communication
  • Attend a conference call
    Join a conference call and take notes for your colleagues

    • Attention to Detail
    • Commercial Awareness
    • Email Drafting
  • Draft a letter
    Draft a cover letter sending documents to opposing counsel

    • Legal Drafting
    • Attention to Detail
  • Business development at BCLP
    Create a presentation pitching BCLP’s litigation expertise to a client

    • Research
    • Commercial Awareness
    • PowerPoint
  • Finish Line

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Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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