Memphis Experience

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The University of Memphis is an exceptional facility to attend due to the many opportunities that it offers to its students. The opportunities range from honor programs, study abroad trips, and internships. I was lucky enough to have been chosen to participate in an internship which correlates with my determined major. The University of Memphis undergraduate internship offers many benefits such as experience, course credit, and confidence. However, I was faced with some challenges that I believe could easily be adjusted by the coordinators of this program and the Criminal Justice Department.
The experience I obtained from interning at the General Sessions Court was exactly as I had hoped. I worked closely with the clerks and senior clerks. …show more content…

I was giving the opportunity of witnessing a few preliminary hearings and gained insight of lawyers in full force. Some hearings were very serious while others were surprising to watch. I was also giving the chance by Mr. Shelton, who is the administrator, to shadow an attorney. That was probably the best day I had at General Sessions Court because he took me to criminal court; I was able to watch the introduction of the case. Criminal court is more intense than the other courts I visited. The atmosphere in criminal criminal court is exactly what I needed to experience in my internship; criminal court assured me that I can commit tot the challenging job of an attorney and be successful. In addition to obtaining experience, I also obtained course credit because of my participation in the internship …show more content…

Every Tuesday and Thursday for eight weeks, I attended General Sessions Court. I checked-in at 8 in the morning and clocked out at 4;30 in the evening. Initially, I was not mentally ready for the early morning and late evening shift. I dreaded the thought of rush hour in Memphis. However, the internship gave me the opportunity to attempt and now I am confident I can master the long hours. I also gained confidence in the field I am going into because of General Sessions Courts. Exploring into a new world is frightening and reassurance becomes a conversation desired regularly. That is why I am most of all thankful for the individuals within 201

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