Sweet summertime — school has been out, and the summer months have brimmed with warm weather, longer days, and vacations. While school has been out, many young adults have dived into summer reading lists, camp schedules, and, for some, summer jobs or internships.
As I witnessed teens working some of their first summer jobs around town, I couldn’t help but think of my first job. Believe it or not, I loved working at McDonald’s! I worked there for over two years alongside many other high school students. It was a fun, fast-paced environment that kept me constantly busy. As I moved up the ranks, I learned a lot about the business, including how to train employees by developing systems and written processes.
As I reflect on my first job, my mind shifts to our intern program at Beach Cities Estate Law. Currently, we have a few honors students from a local high school working as interns. It’s the kind of job I would have loved in high school. Over the years, we’ve had numerous interns, and having such intelligent, dedicated, and responsible students has been a blessing. Quite a few of our interns have even continued to work for us through college and are now law students aspiring to enter the field of law.
Our internship program helps shape these young professionals for their future careers in law. Their roles include assisting with filing and scanning, which are crucial tasks to ensure our documents are organized according to law firm protocols. They also prepare packages of original signed documents and learn to adhere to all our confidentiality agreements. Also, many of our interns become vital members of our legal team and have learned to master drafting estate and trust administration documents, monitoring court hearings, and preparing real estate documents.
Reflecting on my journey from cranking out orders at McDonald’s to having my firm mentor these young professionals, I appreciate the importance of early work experience. These formative jobs teach valuable skills and instill a strong work ethic that can shape a person’s career.
We love working with students who take such pride in their work and truly value the opportunity. Our firm takes pride in mentoring our interns as we believe this quality experience will build a foundation for their young professional career.
I am grateful to my firm for playing a role in guiding the next generation. Whether a summer job or an internship, each experience is a stepping stone toward a brighter future!
Happy summer!