Graduating JD/MA Student Resume
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EDUCATION
American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor Candidate, May, ; GPA: ./.
Study Abroad: International Criminal Law Summer Program, The Hague, The Netherlands, June
Israel and Law, December -January
Activities: Dean’s Fellow for Professor Meetali Jain in international human rights law, September-December
Dean’s Fellow for Professor Robert Goldman researching customary international law, human rights and counter-terrorism effort, January -May
JD/MA Student Advisory Board Member, September -May
American University, School of International Service, Washington, D.C.
Masters of Arts Candidate in International Politics, May, ; GPA: ./.
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Bachelors of Art in History, cum laude, May ; GPA: ./.
Programs: International Relations (Human Rights), Peace and Conflict Studies, Near East and Judaic Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Albo & Oblon, LLP, Arlignton, VA Law Clerk/Intern July -August
• Researched substantive and procedural issues related to employment discrimination and civil rights retaliation under the D.C. Human Rights Act including reputation damage, offer of judgment, jury instructions on employment discrimination and retaliation, and front and back pay damages.
• Analyzed and outlined approximately , pages of deposition testimony to identify inconsistent statements.
Ethica, Inc., Silver Spring, MD Legal Intern July -October
• Conducted legal research comparing state adoption laws for report published in . Researched whether state laws adequately protected interests of children and birth parents and compared state laws for consistency. Drafted summary of findings of research and created graphic charts.
• Assisted in organization of national conference on ethical adoptions.
Paley, Rothman, Bethesda, MD Legal Assistant September -July
• Prepared documents for Bankruptcy Trustee Meetings of Creditors. Drafted and electronically filed motions relating to Bankruptcy proceedings and correspondence to Debtors’ counsel and pro se Debtors. Edited Trustee’s letters. Monitored up to bankruptcy cases at one time using electronic court docket and trustee software.
• Drafted letters, transcribed dictation, adapted and edited pleadings, prepared exhibits, monitored e-mails and phone calls, greeted clients, and witnessed/notarized document signings for civil litigation, bankruptcy, trust and estates and family law attorneys. Filed pleadings and motions in D.C. Superior Court and Montgomery County District Court.
Peace Corps, Ialoveni, Moldova Volunteer June -July
• Taught English in Moldovan lyceum (grades -) and presented teacher training seminars.
• Initiated and implemented volunteer program for students to interact with children with disabilities.
• Organized community projects including environmental action days, summer camp programs and the creation of an English book center.
World Service Authority, Washington, D.C. World Law Intern May to August
• Responded to and advised clients regarding human rights violations.
• Researched and drafted an amicus curiae brief on political asylum.
LANGUAGES
• Advanced-mid speaker of the Romanian language (Educational Testing Service)
• Coursework in French, Hebrew and Spanish; beginning Russian
