Hannah Boyce

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Education

Michigan State University College of Law East Lansing, MI

Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude, May 2014

GPA: 3.79

• Michigan State Law Review Managing Editor

• Member of Women’s Law Caucus

• Housing Clinic Clinician

Augustana College – Rock Island, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History, May 2011

GPA: 3.81

Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, Psi Chi (International Honor Society in Psychology)

• Founder and President of Acts of Kindness Organization

• Concert Band Member

• International Study and Library/Bookstore Committee Member

• Morale Captain for Dance Marathon

• Studied Abroad in Ireland

Legal Experience

Legal Intern – Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office – Waukegan, IL

• June 2013 – August 2013

• Participated in court calls, hearings, and pleas using a 7 11 License

• Prepared witnesses and court documents for hearings and trials

• Charged incoming cases

• Researched and drafted legal memoranda

Law Student Clinician – Michigan State College of Law – East Lansing, MI

• January 2013 – May 2013

• Answered phones and completed intakes with walk in clients

• Assisted in Eviction Diversion Program by negotiating settlements in court

• Researched and drafted legal memoranda

Teaching Assistant, Civil Procedure – Michigan State College of Law – East Lansing, MI

• August 2012 – December 2012

• Planned and led labs, allowing first year law students to develop helpful skills

• Held weekly office hours to interact on a more personal basis with students

• Coordinated with the professor to develop strategies most helpful to students

Law Clerk – Butler, Rubin, Saltarelli, & Boyd, LLP – Chicago, IL

• May 2012 – August 2012

• Performed legal research

• Researched and organized memoranda for trials and depositions

• Observed federal and state court proceedings

Legal Assistant Ray & Glick, Ltd. – Libertyville, IL

• May 2008 – August 2008; May 2009 – August 2009

• Real Estate/Estate Planning

• Opened and closed real estate/estate planning files

• Reviewed contracts for accuracy and completeness

• Made phone calls to gather information from clients and attorneys

Skills and Interests

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible, Hardworking, and Reliable

Proficient in Microsoft Office Software and researching on LexisNexis and WestLaw

Avid international traveler, having traveled extensively in Europe

Passionate about reading and researching; Detail oriented

Amateur Chef

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