Law Student looking for Internship -- Feel free to contact John directly
Member Name: Wendy Furth; [email protected]
Intern Resume:
John McMillan
Education: The George Washington University Law School, J.D. expected May 2019 G.P.A.: 3.679
I recently finished my second year at The George Washington University Law School. I am largely interested in transactional practice, particularly in the corporate and commercial areas, but I am also open to opportunities in litigation. Over the course of my academic career, I have accrued skills I believe will prove useful in my role as a summer intern or associate. My experience as a Managing Editor on The George Washington Law Review has allowed me to further develop my attention to detail and legal reasoning via the extensive substantive and technical edits I conduct. I also wrote a Note as a requirement for the Law Review on the topic of appraisal arbitrage in going-private merger transactions. My research on this topic greatly expanded my knowledge of the corporate sphere and introduced me to a new side of transactional practice. Additionally, during my internship with the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas, I researched and wrote legal memoranda and a draft opinion for Justice Brett Busby, which helped me to improve my proficiency in legal writing .
Activities and Awards
• The George Washington Law Review, Managing Editor (Spring 2018–2019)
• George Washington Scholar (top 1–15% of class, as of Fall 2017)
• Dean’s Recognition for Professional Development (Spring 2017) Syracuse University B.A., cum laude, in Political Science; Minor: History Theta Chi Fraternity (Alpha Chi Chapter)
• Pledge Marshal – responsible for organizing and leading the pledging process, and communicating its progression to the chapter (Spring 2016) Study Abroad – University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Work Experience Fourteenth Court of Appeals of Texas – Houston, TX Judicial Intern • Researched and wrote bench memoranda and a full draft opinion, in addition to other research assignments
• Attended oral arguments, pre-submission and post-submission meetings, and proceedings at the trial level Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office – Syracuse, NY Legal Intern
• Drafted and sent parole letters, victim contact letters, and toxicology report letters.
• Analyzed police reports, witness accounts, and other case documents to close suicide/accidental death investigations.
• Attended trials to gain experience in court. Department of Defense – National Defense University, Washington, DC Summer 2015 Academic Intern
• Conducted research and prepared weekly reports on Middle East policy issues, including the Iraq-Syria crisis and sectarian divides in the region.
• Wrote a research paper exploring the Balfour Declaration’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
• Wrote an independent research paper predicting the Iran nuclear deal’s impact on the war against ISIS
• Consolidated and organized information on terrorism in Africa into an Excel worksheet