Howaro Universiry
‘School of Communications
Department of Strategic, Legal and Management
Communication
‘Student Work Log/Narrative
Week of ____3/4.
Responsibilities____Conduct introductory research on custody and report back on
what was researched. General filing also performed_
‘Comments/Reflections___The sheer amount of cases within these file cabinets
shows just how much workand effort required to maintain a law firm, There are
thousands of hours here that have been logged over years of work, and I can only
imagine what that must ve been like.
Week of___a/t__
Responsibilities. Conducted introductory research on criminal law related
topics including understanding the differences between battery and assault. Looked
into notable court cases on assault and discussed the major differences between these
forms of criminal cases.
Comments/Reflections__This week provided yet another glimpse into the hard work
required to be an attorney, but also showcased just how interesting it can be to work
‘within the field of law. Cases can take turns and you must be able to argue the law
rather than simply how you feel about the situation,
Week of ___3/i8. -
Responsibilities__Reviewed court documents for accuracy of the words within the
documents. Filed important documents and reorganized work space for current
caseload. Researched civil court within DC.
‘Comments/Reflections. This week provided a more hands on experience with
the law that helped to give me a new taste of what life is like in the field of law. The
‘courts here are different than courts back home and the feeling was very apparent.
‘The organization required in this field is on another level
Week of_____3/25__and 4/1
Responsibilties_Performed final research for case. Assisted in the basic editing
process ofa court motion. General fling also performed
Comments/Reflections___This was the final week for me and it culminated in me
having even more hands on experience with the case at hand. Though Attorney Minor
was busy working to get her documents filed it was important for me to share in
helping her format her documents and use my eyes in reading over the document
before she submitted it,