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Student Internships | What I Did, Applying, General Tips

I did a 3-month internship at a law firm this summer, and these are the most important things I gathered. I will list them down if you are planning on doing one or if you just want to know what it is like. Internship - The position of a student or trainee who works in an organization, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification.  Internships are very important from a career point of view. It builds your CV, enhances your practical knowledge and shows your future employer that you have prior experience of working in a professional setting. It is important to know that not every internship will pay you, as Google said, sometimes without pay . The main purpose of doing internships is to gain experience, along with make connections. No matter what course you are doing, having connections with people working in the same professional field you're aiming to work in is extremely important. They can be a future option to contact if you

1st Year of Law School | modules, exams, tips

For me, 1st Year of uni seemed very long. It honestly felt like it was never-ending and after November, the assignments, the work load, the exams, it all doubled in quantity. However, I did enjoy it.   For someone like me, who studied Physics and Biology and Chemistry in high school and did not pay attention to essay writing or critical thinking, the first semester was challenging because I was suddenly exposed to things I wasn't used to. But of course, with a little understanding and practice, I ended up getting distinctions and merits.  So I have listed down the modules I took in Year 1, along with the general exam pattern and essential things to remember about them.