Summer Intern Legal
Resume:
Selwyn Murray
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BAR ADMISSION
Sat for the July 2022 Uniform Bar Examination (NY). EDUCATION Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York J.D., May 2018
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
B.S. in Political Science, May 2015
Honors:Dean’s List, Fall 2011-Fall 2014
Phi Sigma Thao, Philosophy Honor Society, April 2014 Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society, March 2013
Awards: Black Student Union, Cultural Club of the Year, April 2013 LSAC Discover Law PLUS Program Award, July 2013
Activities: Black Student Union, September 2013-May 2015, Treasurer, October 2013-May 2015 NAACP, October 2013-May 2015, Treasurer, October 2013-May 2015 Mock Trial Club, September 2011-May 2012, Public Relations Chair LEGAL EXPERIENCE District Council 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services, New York, New York Summer Intern, June 2017-August 2017
Drafted wills for clients and served as a witness during will signings. Scheduled appointments for clients to get their wills signed. Conducted legal research in marriage, landlord tenant, and disability law and drafted memoranda regarding the results.
Law Reform Clinic, Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York Legal Intern, August 2017-December 2017
One of 5 students selected to participate in the clinic. Represented a client involved in a civil rights case, with a focus on medical attention. Prepared a pre-trial order and jury instructions. Drafted recap memorandum after a meeting with opposing counsel. Participated in mock examination and cross-examination to prepare client for defendant’s action during trial.
LSAC Discover Law PLUS Program, Camden, New Jersey Participant, June 2013-July 2013
One of 25 participants selected for a program which assists in the effort to increase the number of minorities entering law school and the legal profession. Required to complete case briefs and daily journals. Took trips to courts, bar association functions and law firms. Participated in an end of program moot court competition. LANGUAGE
Fluent in English
INTERESTS Playing the trombone and piano.
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