Internship Experiences and Challenges

Internship Experiences

• Internships are common, with many students completing three or four.
• One internship is sufficient, but some opt for more, typically three to four.
• The speaker was motivated to succeed in their first internship.
• The speaker realized a law degree wasn't a guarantee of a legal career early on.
• The speaker aimed to impress during the internship.
• The speaker's daily commute to the internship was up to three hours.
• Interns were expected to arrive early and stay late, even with limited workload.
• The speaker often spent time checking emails due to lack of assigned work.
• The speaker valued the networking opportunities and real-world exposure gained.
• The speaker worked substantial hours but felt the work wasn’t always appreciated.
• Businesses may assume interns are financially supported by their families.
• The speaker received financial support from their family.
• The speaker balanced internships with a part-time job at a pizza shop.
• The speaker held a full-time internship and worked weekends to pay rent and eat.
• Living with family reduced financial strain.
• Unpaid internships are a common expectation in the business world.
• Businesses are likely to take advantage of unpaid labor.
• Unpaid internships offer resources and learning opportunities.
• Unpaid internships are considered unfair compared to previous generations.
• Unpaid internships may hinder some individuals’ ability to secure paid jobs and manage expenses.
• Access to unpaid internships is unequal, creating an opportunity gap between those who can afford them and those facing financial struggles.
• Some students may complete four or five internships, or even more.
• Three to four internships is a common experience for students
• The speaker was highly motivated to succeed in their first and subsequent internships.
• The speaker quickly realized a law degree did not automatically lead to a legal career.
• The speaker expected to perform exceptionally well.
• Travel time to the internship could be up to three hours, each way.
• Interns were expected to arrive early and stay late despite minimal assigned tasks.
• Unassigned work time was often spent checking emails.
• The internship offered valuable networking and practical experience.
• The speaker worked long hours, but their efforts weren't always appreciated.
• Some companies assume interns aren't financially independent.
• The speaker was supported by their family and worked through university.
• The speaker did not expect to shoulder all financial responsibilities.
• The speaker held a full-time internship and worked weekend jobs to cover expenses.
• Living with family helped mitigate financial burdens.