Denise Elliot ’16 worked with many ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs from low-income households in Queens.
This summer I worked as an intern at Legal Outreach’s Summer Law Institute, which prepares rising eighth graders from low-income households for the rigors of high school. Upon completing the Summer Law Institute, ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs have the opportunity to apply to Legal Outreach’s College Bound program which will further prepare ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs for college. The most exciting moment of my internship was working with my 21 ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs to perform in a mock trial competition. Prior to the mock trial competition, I was able to work with all of my ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs to develop their individual strengths and improve upon their shortcomings. Through this process I was able to have a personal impact on ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs who I did not think I would be able to inspire. I can honestly say that I have made 21 amazing new friends and I am excited to keep in touch with them as they grow up!