1. Where do you attend law school and what year are you?

I am entering my 3L year at St. Louis University.

2. What drew you to Dentons?

I was drawn to Dentons by the people in the St. Louis office and the size of the Firm. The lawyers who interviewed me were all super impressive, but they were also relaxed, fun to talk to and sincerely interested in getting to know me. I could tell that the culture in this office is very positive. Also, the size of Dentons gives me the opportunity to gain experience in multiple areas of law.

3. What is one thing that is keeping you busy lately?

As far as work goes, my mentors have been great about giving me a steady flow of work without overwhelming me. I’ve already been able to work on a number of different projects with several lawyers in the office. Outside of work, I’m intentionally staying not busy since that won’t be an option when the Fall semester starts.

4. What has Dentons done to personalize your summer associate experience?

Everyone has been incredibly welcoming. The lawyers in the office have been committed to finding me work in the areas of law that interest me. It’s also very cool that I was assigned to a pro bono project based on issues that I’m passionate about. The huge jar of peanut M&Ms from the recruiting team was also a nice touch!

5. What advice do you have for those just starting their law school and legal career?

Use your Career Services office, especially if you’re a First Gen law student like I am. I had no idea how important Summer Associateships are, or how to get them, and I wouldn’t be here this summer without our Career Services team. Also, take as many experiential learning classes as you can. And schedule time for fun…it’s easy to burn yourself out during law school.

6. What’s next in your career path?

I work full time while attending law school, so I’ll be returning to my gig at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis when my Summer Associateship ends. Aside from that, I’ll be focusing on my last two semesters of school and then killing it on the Bar Exam.

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