I could go into medicine or education and, in either field, have a strong impact on the lives of children. However, I think the legal system is a very good indicator of what's going on in our society today, especially with children. The law is probably the strongest, easiest and most effective tool one can use to improve the lives of children. Sam believes that there are a lot of law school students who start out with an interest in improving the lives of children or working in the field of public interest law. Unfortunately, many students seem to be unable to afford a career in public interest law.
Money is often a huge issue when students are trying to choose an internship program.
This summer financial aid was not a consideration for me. People often complain about it being a low-paying field whose professionals receive little respect. But I think that all depends upon your perspective and your dedication. There is funding available for these kinds of internships, but you have to work hard to seek it out and acquire it. It helps if you can go to a school with a strong program for child law like the University of Michigan or Loyola University.