The AW Internship Experience

Internship Basics 

AW offers unpaid internships for postsecondary students during the summer semester and occasionally during a semester while school is in session. The internship is designed to be primarily a fun and beneficial learning experience, which typically includes the following experiences:

  1. Legal Practice Area Intro Sessions:  This includes meeting with each one of our professionals (attorneys and advocates) to review their practice area. This includes, but is not limited to:  

    • Teacher/professor representation and employment law; Student criminal defense; k12 student suspension/expulsion; special education; college student defense; code of conduct and academic misconduct; Title IX student defense; fraternity/sorority representation.  

  2. Shadowing: Various opportunities to shadow our professionals in court, hearings, and client meetings.  

  3. Research: Legal research opportunities are available for education-related, social and constitutional issues.  

  4. Attend Team Meetings: Interns are invited to our team meetings to experience the everyday issues that arise in a law practice. Interns often have the opportunity to present the results of research or legal projects at these meetings as well.  

  5. Watch Movies: Our interns are assigned a handful of education-related documentaries to watch as an introduction to some of the challenges facing public education.

  6. Special Education Legal Clinic: This is a voluntary opportunity for interns interested in special education. The clinic is open one day per month and is described more below.  

Who is a Good Candidate?  

Internships are available for any interested postsecondary student, although pre-law and law students in particular have found the experience to be especially beneficial. Our firm practices in the area of education law, with a focus on the rights of students and educators, so the internship is also a good match for former teachers seeking a professional (or law) degree.  

Demands of the Internship 

We prefer that interns are available for the internship (in person or remotely) for at least one full day per week, ideally Mondays. Interns may also volunteer for our Special Education Legal Clinic on one weekend day per month, as described more below. The internship would typically last one summer semester, although we occasionally host an intern during a semester when school is in session.  

What is the Special Education Legal Clinic?  

The Special Education Legal Clinic is open to all parents of children with disabilities. The clinic offers an opportunity for parents to meet with an intern, advocate, or attorney to ask questions and discuss any specific challenges they are facing in special education. Interns play a vital role in the clinic by identifying the legal or procedural issues involved and by pointing parents to various resources and/or templates to help resolve the issues. Approximately 4 internship hours per month are available for interns who participate in the clinic, although the hours may vary based on demand. 

Evaluations 

We complete final evaluations for each intern and ask that the intern complete an evaluation of the experience. We can also complete any evaluations required by your school. Receiving feedback is an important component of the internship.  

Contact to Get Started 

Our Intern Coordinator is Renee Stromski, Esq. If you are interested in an internship, email a simple inquiry (and resume if available) to Renee at renee@education-rights.com. 

Interested? Shoot your resume to RENEE@EDUCATION-RIGHTS.com

Feedback from Former Interns

Hi Kevin.

I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I have officially decided that I am going to be attending the University of Cincinnati's Law School! Without my experience at [AW Law] or your recommendation letter this would not be possible. Thank you so much for all of your help in my legal journey and I hope to stay in contact throughout my time in school!

Best regards, AM

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During my internship at Abdnour Weiker LLP, I gained invaluable hands-on experience in education law, working closely with a dynamic team on matters that positively impact students' and educators' rights. This opportunity deepened my passion for advocacy and solidified my commitment to pursuing a career in this field of law.  

10 out of 10 recommend!

Best regards, LCH

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