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Internships

I specifically sought this immersive internship under the Los Angeles Superior Court, to observe hearings and trials in both civil and criminal courts at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (also known as the CJC) to understand how our legal system operates and the many complex challenges it might face. I have had numerous opportunities to interact with various kinds of attorneys, experts, and judges, and have also visited their chambers to have more meaningful discussions about their academic backgrounds, career and the ethics and challenging realities that come with their roles. This opportunity has made me understand and appreciate the role of the judiciary in ensuring the rule of law in our country and keeping our communities safe, and has further strengthened by interest and passion in pursuing law.

This internship has exposed me to the nuances and challenges of policy making. As a policy intern for the City of Irvine under Councilmember Melinda Liu, I conduct research on various council agenda items to understand the implications of proposed city decisions, and the diverse perspectives of the residents of our city on these agenda items. For example, I recently researched and explored the transformation of a recreational golf course into new housing units and a controversial debate over the location of a new veteran cemetery. Through this internship, I have come to understand grass root challenges. This internship also opened new opportunities to volunteer at community events and collaborate with my other fellow interns to plan approved events on topics that we discovered are important and valuable to the community. This experience has deepened my understand of our local government, the importance and value of civic engagement as well as how policy decisions can impact residents’ lives.

Under Councilmember Carroll at the City of Irvine, I assisted with community outreach by researching resources for Irvine residents as well as transcribing public comments from city council meetings in order to highlight non-agenda and agenda items which directly impacted our residents and worked to get resident feedback on each one of them. This feedback lies at the core of policy making. Volunteering at city events showed me how local leadership builds support and unity within our neighborhood. Overall, this internship taught me how effective governance must be responsive to the community it serves.

I was the sole content writer intern for the promotion of this international business based in India. I worked hard to help the promoters authentically convey their values and purpose through the art of storytelling. Working remotely with an international company has sharpened my communication skills, adaptability, and my understanding of how powerful our words can be in shaping narratives, building brand identity and connection with its target audience.

During the summer of 2025, I was a research intern and assistant for the UCI Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality, where I pursued Module 7: Ethics and Economics under UCI Professor Sofia Franco. Throughout this intensive program, I conducted in-depth research and analysis on a multitude of movies and advertisements, exploring their economic impacts and the economic nuances behind them. Additionally, I was paired with various members of my cohort to deliver two comprehensive group presentations that synthesized our findings and perspectives.

Working in a setting where the expectations were that of college students allowed me to challenge myself academically, enhance my critical thinking and analytical skills, and gain a deeper understanding of how ethical reasoning can guide responsible economic and business practices, giving me hands-on knowledge and experience for my future career.

I currently shadow an attorney who works in indigent criminal appeals, editing case briefs and learning about issues such as domestic violence, drug abuse and addiction, and systemic inequality. This ongoing experience has opened my eyes to the devastating realities people can live in, and has shown me the critical role attorneys play in helping minority groups achieve justice. Watching this attorney work has further reinforced my desire to pursue law, because I strongly wish to give back to my community and ensure that all feel safe and protected by law.

I coach young swimmers ages 5+, and lead daily practices in helping them prepare for weekly swim meets! Coaching summer league has taught me patience, given me instructional clarity on how to work better with children, and also how to motivate them to become better swimmers while still fostering a fun, team-oriented environment.  I have been grateful to be able to share a sport I have continued since I was a child to my swimmers, and am even more grateful for the interactions, experiences, and personal relationships I have with them!

I built a customized lesson plan to support my student’s progress in academic areas, especially her phonics, reading skills, basic math skills, and writing. This experience taught me the power of education and how it empowers us to make a genuine difference. I’m grateful to also have learned the importance of being empathetic and fine tune my communication by reading nonverbal cues. I learnt the value of staying consistent to reach a specific goal, and to celebrate the small wins along the way. It also made me appreciate the effort and the process towards a specific goal.