Week 1: A Look into Juvenile Court
This week my time has been split between the Linn County Juvenile Justice Center and the Howes Law Office.
Celina is working with an attorney in juvenile law at the Howes Law Firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, gaining an understanding of the juvenile legal system. Much of her internship involves gathering and analyzing evidence and assisting attorneys with briefs for court.
This week my time has been split between the Linn County Juvenile Justice Center and the Howes Law Office.
Hometown: Forest Lake, MN
Major(s):Sociology and Philosophy
I am a pre-law student here at Cornell. I am planning on doing a 3+3 program with the University of Iowa College of Law, and will be applying to law school this upcoming fall. Outside of classes I am a part of Mock Trial and I am the Vice President of the Prelaw Honor Society. I enjoy reading and spending time with friends.
Through this internship I hope to gain legal skills needed in order to navigate the world of juvenile court. I want to practice juvenile law in the future and hope that this internship will allow me to start understanding the differences between the juvenile court and adult court. This internship will also allow me to practice writing briefs and gaining legal skills I’ll use throughout law school and future jobs.