Anh is a rising sophomore working at Legal Momentum through NJEP.

This summer, I have the honor of being an intern at Legal Momentum. Though, this non-profit organization implements a variety of programs, the one I am most familiar with is the National Judicial Education Program (NJEP). It provides judges with information about sexual assault and domestic violence. Despite the serious nature of its work, the organization operates in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere – something that I did not expect. The staff and their interns have been extremely welcoming.

Thanks to a small task, I was able to talk to all of these wonderful people. One of the associates assigned me to bring a good-bye card (for a departing staff member) around for everyone to sign. This gave me an opportunity to introduce myself and converse with everyone individually. As an introvert, I often found it hard to approach strangers. However, because it was a task, I had to force myself to do it. Through that small assignment, I learned more about the history and the environment of the organization as well as the personalities of its staff. More importantly, I gained a clearer sense of self-identity after describing my interests and goals to others in a way that helped them understand me better.

I am excited to spend the next seven weeks at Legal Momentum  🙂