Experience Summary
Volunteer, Tzu-Chi non-profit charity organization, Milpitas, CA (Sep. 2005 – Jun. 2007)
• Collaborated with peers and supervisors to create agendas for the volunteer events
• Assisted in the organization and distribution of meals to underprivileged individuals in San Jose, CA
• Assisted in organizing entertainment events for senior citizens in Fremont, CA
• Provided transportation and aid to individuals with debilitating mental illnesses
• Helped recruit additional youth volunteers
Legal Intern, Yolo County Public Defender’s Office, Woodland, CA (Sep. 2010 – Present)
• Worked with lawyers in a legal setting
• Contacted clients and witnesses for interviews
• Interviewed clients
• Conducted legal research using LexisNexis
• Drafted letters to clients, lawyers, and expert witnesses
• Wrote a California Penal Code section 995 motion (a motion to dismiss a complaint)
• Wrote motions and declarations for early termination of probation and reduction of felony offenses to misdemeanors pursuant to California Penal Code section 17
• Wrote motions and declarations for California Penal Code sections 1203.4 and 1201.1 cases (commonly referred to as motions to “expunge” a conviction)
• Wrote a memorandum opposing the District Attorney’s request for restitution
Student Assistant, UC Davis Extension, Davis, CA (Jul. 13 – Aug. 15 2011)
• Assisted UC Davis Law School (King Hall) faculty in setting up classes and communicating with the Chinese University of Political Science and Law students (CUPL)
• Accompanied the CUPL students on trips and events
• Assisted in planning and organizing events and daily agenda for the CUPL students
• Assisted in translating for both the CUPL faculty and students and the UC Davis Extension staff
• Provided feedback on the outcomes of the events to UC Davis Extension staff
Scored 168 (96th percentile)on the October 2011 LSAT