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Looking for a legal internship, particularly in the Arts field, in the East Coast.

EDUCATION

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2020
Distinctions: Southwestern Journal of International Media & Entertainment Law 2017-18, Southwestern Journal of International Law 2018-2019, Bluebook Award 2018; Rosenberg Scholar 2018; Richards Scholar 2018
Relevant Coursework: Copyright, International Business Transactions, & Business Associations

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Honors, emphasis on Literature & Journalism, cum laude, June 2015
Distinctions:
Recipient, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programs Scholarship (UROP),
2014
Recipient, Summer Undergraduate Research Programs Scholarship (SURP), 2014
Semi-Finalist, United States Fulbright Scholar, 2015
Recipient, Water Salinity-Newport Bay Area Research Scholar, 2011
Theses: Tax Evasion in France

UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA, AUSTRIA (UNIVERSITÄT WIEN) Vienna, Austria
Certificate: International Studies, June 2015

EXPERIENCE

LANTERMAN REGIONAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA
Legal Advocate Spring 2019
•Managing case files for parents with special education needs for their children; attending IEP meetings and mediations; helping parents file compliance complaints for breach of contract between parent and school
•Developing fast paced issue spotting; learning how to solve a legal issue quickly on my feet; learning how to interact with clients in a highly confidential environment

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA
Career Services Center Assistant Fall 2018-Present
•MANAGE JOB POSTINGS, GREET EMPLOYERS, AND RESEARCH ON NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Los Angeles, CA
Law Clerk- East LA Summer 2018
•PREPARED MOTIONS; ATTENDED TRIALS; TRANSCRIPTIONS; REVIEWED AND REDACTED CASE FILES; ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ERRANDS

ADK ACCOUNTING SERVICES Studio City, CA
Seasonal Administrative Secretary Spring 2017
•Managed appointments for tax clients; payrolls; filing and office communications; conducted Power of Attorneys

THEARMENITE Fall 2015
Journalist
•Fact-checker for historical and political facts

COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP

THE ASSOCIATION OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNSEL 2018 Film Festival Volunteer
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ARMENIA, Assistant Journalist

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INFORMATION

LANGUAGE: Armenian, German, French, and Italian
SKILLS: MS Office, LexisNexis, WestLaw, 68 WPM, Understanding of Copyright, Journalism; Literary Writer