Nidhi Kumar Resume
Nidhi Kumar
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Education
Michigan State University 2014-2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Political Science- Pre-Law, Criminal Justice
University of Washington Law School (Seattle Campus) June 2016- August 2016
Summer Law Program
Rigorous three month program focused on business law
Engaged in case-studies involving Fortune 500 corporations
Immersed in a collaborative environment simulating the legal process
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Certification: September 2017
City of Detroit
Experience
Fellow at Institute for Public Policy and Social Research August 2017– May 2018
Michigan State University, OSR East Lansing, MI
Researched political, economical, historical, and criminal justice affiliated studies
Composed weekly research summaries
Presented on effects on plea-bargaining at UURAF on behalf of IPPSR
Intern for Mayor of Detroit Michael E. Duggan June 2017– August 2017
City of Detroit Mayor’s Office Detroit, MI
Assisted members of the Mayor’s Cabinet with interdepartmental affairs
Networked with Lawyers, Mayor’s Cabinet, and other governmental officials
Engaged in a highly competitive InnovateGov Program in conjunction with summer internship
Legislative Intern for Michigan State Representative Jim Ellison March 2017– June 2017
Michigan House of Representatives, Representative of 26th District (D) Lansing, MI
Researched legislation-pertinent material and aided in drafting legislation
Networked with Representatives, Lobbyists, Lawyers, and other actors in the legal field
Dealt with constituent relations and communications
Legislative Intern for Michigan State Representative Bruce R. Rendon September 2014 – May 2015
Michigan House of Representatives, Representative of 103rd District (R) Lansing, MI
Communicated with constituents and documented concerns
Interpreted and communicated findings to other departments
Gained exposure to the legislative process
Leadership
Pre-Law Society August 2014 – May 2018
President (2017-2018)
Executive Coordinator (2016-2017)
Orchestrated and delegated the Society’s very first Mock Trial.
Arranged for Prosecutors, Private Firm Attorneys, Lobbyists and other actors in the legal field to speak at biweekly meetings, as well as arranged law school tours, visits, and Mock Law classes.
Founded the “member of the semester” program, Committee Chairs, and new positions on E-Board.
Executive Secretary (2015-2016)
Dealt with internal functions and communications
Aided in delegating bi-weekly meetings. ?
ACJA (American Criminal Justice Association) September 2015 – May 2018
Vice President (2016-2018)
Planned and delegated bi-weekly meetings, field trips, and other outings.
Assisted in the carrying out of Presidential duties.
Volunteer Work
Haven House September 2014 – May 2018
Volunteer
Innocence Project (WMU-Cooley Law School) November 2017 – May 2018
Volunteer
Nidhi Kumar
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Education
Michigan State University 2014-2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Political Science- Pre-Law, Criminal Justice
University of Washington Law School (Seattle Campus) June 2016- August 2016
Summer Law Program
Rigorous three month program focused on business law
Engaged in case-studies involving Fortune 500 corporations
Immersed in a collaborative environment simulating the legal process
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Certification: September 2017
City of Detroit
Experience
Fellow at Institute for Public Policy and Social Research August 2017– May 2018
Michigan State University, OSR East Lansing, MI
Researched political, economical, historical, and criminal justice affiliated studies
Composed weekly research summaries
Presented on effects on plea-bargaining at UURAF on behalf of IPPSR
Intern for Mayor of Detroit Michael E. Duggan June 2017– August 2017
City of Detroit Mayor’s Office Detroit, MI
Assisted members of the Mayor’s Cabinet with interdepartmental affairs
Networked with Lawyers, Mayor’s Cabinet, and other governmental officials
Engaged in a highly competitive InnovateGov Program in conjunction with summer internship
Legislative Intern for Michigan State Representative Jim Ellison March 2017– June 2017
Michigan House of Representatives, Representative of 26th District (D) Lansing, MI
Researched legislation-pertinent material and aided in drafting legislation
Networked with Representatives, Lobbyists, Lawyers, and other actors in the legal field
Dealt with constituent relations and communications
Legislative Intern for Michigan State Representative Bruce R. Rendon September 2014 – May 2015
Michigan House of Representatives, Representative of 103rd District (R) Lansing, MI
Communicated with constituents and documented concerns
Interpreted and communicated findings to other departments
Gained exposure to the legislative process
Leadership
Pre-Law Society August 2014 – May 2018
President (2017-2018)
Executive Coordinator (2016-2017)
Orchestrated and delegated the Society’s very first Mock Trial.
Arranged for Prosecutors, Private Firm Attorneys, Lobbyists and other actors in the legal field to speak at biweekly meetings, as well as arranged law school tours, visits, and Mock Law classes.
Founded the “member of the semester” program, Committee Chairs, and new positions on E-Board.
Executive Secretary (2015-2016)
Dealt with internal functions and communications
Aided in delegating bi-weekly meetings. ?
ACJA (American Criminal Justice Association) September 2015 – May 2018
Vice President (2016-2018)
Planned and delegated bi-weekly meetings, field trips, and other outings.
Assisted in the carrying out of Presidential duties.
Volunteer Work
Haven House September 2014 – May 2018
Volunteer
Innocence Project (WMU-Cooley Law School) November 2017 – May 2018
Volunteer