BENNETT LAW FIRM, P.C.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law

 

 


    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                

 

 

 

The Internship


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An internship at the Bennett Law Office is more than just a step toward graduation. It's more than just a chance to see America. An internship at The Bennett Law Firm allows you to see the American legal system from the inside, unravel the mysteries of Texans, and learn from patient, experienced professionals.

Typical Intern tasks include:

  • Researching current events
  • Blogging on topics of interest
  • Gathering information for and preparing legal presentations
  • Updating and enhancing the Firm's website
  • Attending and observing hearings throughout the state of Texas

     

Meet the Former Interns


Sonja

Sonja Slawik

Why she came: 

    "I am...particulary interested in tort and public law" and "I enjoy traveling"

    Read more from Sonja

Conrad Schulte-Wintrop

Why he came:

"Going to Texas seemd to be like an adventure trip for a guy like me"

What he did:

  • legal research
  • case briefings
  • office work
  • legal research on lawyer advertising and barratry
  • firm website development

Where he went:

  • Texas Medical Board hearings in Austin
  • Federal and district court hearings
  • Univeristy of Texas for a guest speech by Mr. Bennett

What he experienced:

"I got an illustrative and rewarding insight in the representation of lawyers and medical professionals."

"I had not expected [juries] to play such a significant role in daily court proceedings"

Read more from Conrad about his internship experience 

Conrad

Kasper
    Kaspar Marel

Why he came: 

 "[I] saw a chance of meeting again" with past foreign exchange family while completeing the FFA Program requirement

What he did:

  • observed case proceedings
  • researched legal issues and topics of interest
  • shadowed a public defender

  Where he went:

  • Houston Criminal Court
  • Federal District Judge Lynn Hughes' courtroom

  What he experienced:

  "The day in Court!! I'll never forget it because it's so much different from the German criminal proceedings!" 

   

 


 

State Bar
of Texas

BENNETT LAW FIRM
515 Louisiana, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77002
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Telephone: (713) 225-6000
Facsimile:  (713) 225-6001
contactus@bennettlawfirm.com

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