I’m writing this blog to express my gratitude to Wabash College for the funding for my summer internship and to Andrew Miller who provided me with exposure to the legal world, especially Immigration Law. As an international student, I have to navigate different legal issues in the US so being able to help people who are struggling like I do with unclear procedures or petition for their issues in front of an immigration court, while being able to immerse myself into the management & operations of the firm is really insightful. At Indiana Immigration Attorneys – my employer, which is a stand-alone start-up law firm, I have had the opportunities to work in many different facets of the business, from online and offline marketing to the technical processes of immigration services. I’ve managed to help its social media platforms grow to over 1000 followers within 2 months, driving over 200 calls to reach out for help. Besides, I had to constantly keep myself up to date with what was going on in today’s sensitive immigration climate to bring about the most relevant marketing strategies. It’s so much fun to drop out our business cards and brochures in local businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations in town. I have made a lot of friends along the way such as the President of Steinberger – a privately held and fourth-generation industrial contractor in Indiana and the Director of Paul Kroeger Funeral Home – another fourth-generation business in Logansport. What I found most refreshing to me is driving a Vespa to commute to work and around the town. I felt like I was in Europe when driving along the Wabash River, overlooking 100-year-old buildings with rich architectural history. Not only did this opportunity cover the housing which could be expensive to interns, I also got a free membership to the YMCA so I could still work out every day and make sure I’m still in shape. The only thing that was beyond my calculations was the random showers or sometimes heavy rain with thunder. But in general, this is a great opportunity for anyone who is considering going to law school to get the hands-on experience of practicing law.
