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Divya T.

Divya T.

Judicial Intern

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  • About me

    M.A. in Socio-Legal Studies Candidate at New York University

  • Education

    • University at Albany

      2019 - 2022
      Political Science Law and Institutions

      Activities and Societies: President, Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity President, UAlbany Mock Trial Social Sciences Senator, Student Association Senate Anticipating graduation a year early. Coursework focusing on Political Science with a minor in Sociology. Dean's list recipient, expected to graduate with honors. Recipient of Presidential Scholarship as well as Shannon Beal Scholarship for excellence in community engagement. 2 time award recipient of the Spellman Award for Academic Achievement, awarded to undergraduates of diverse backgrounds to celebrate academic success.

    • Brooklyn Technical High School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma Law and Society Major

      Activities and Societies: Advanced Regents Diploma completed. 3 years of competitive mock trial experience. Captain of both Moot Court and Mock Trial teams. Under captaincy, both teams awarded title of City Champions out of 400+ schools in NYC. President of Law and Society Major. Served as Student Advocate in Student Government Organization. Vice President of RISE Social Justice Organization. Currently serves as an Assistant Coach to the law teams, and volunteers time to help coach. Coursework in Law and Society major included Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Civil Law, Legal Ethics. AP Capstone Diploma awarded as well for completion of a two part accelerated Capstone class. Inducted into RUBY Honors Society for Women.

    • New York University

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Arts - MA Individualized Program in Socio-Legal Studies

      Masters of Arts at NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study concentrating in Socio-Legal Studies and Inequality Studies

  • Experience

    • New York State Supreme Court

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Judicial Intern

      Intern to the Hon. Ruth Pickholz in New York State Supreme Court in the Criminal Term. Evaluated and analyzed trial proceedings every day, as well as attended professional development seminars. Acquired oral and trial advocacy skills, as well as fundamental knowledge of legal system and procedure. Only high school student in a program exclusively for college students.

    • UAlbany Mock Trial

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2022
      President

      Other titles held include: Vice President, Student Coach.Rankings: Outstanding Overall Attorney, American Mock Trial Association Northeast Regional Tournament; Outstanding Attorney, Drexel University Invitational; Outstanding Attorney, URochester Yellowjacket Invitational (2 time winner).Hosted Zoom training sessions post-COVID to teach members for the upcoming school year as well as planned, coordinated, and taught a “boot camp.” Held office hours and worked with teammates one-on-one in the role of Student Coach.Streamlined entire team system onto Microsoft Teams and tracked team progress to manage competitive preparations. Responsible for coordinating all practices, coaching team on trial preparation, hosting regional invitational tournaments (marketing, finances, content, etc.), and competing. In the role of President, oversees budgeting and team expenses for traveling competitions in collaboration with Treasurer. Show less

    • University at Albany

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2022
      Peer Mentor/Teaching Assistant

      Assists Professor Marcie Newton in teaching a writing level 100 class for accelerated pre-law students. Assists in lesson planning, lecturing, and grading. Leads instruction on mock trial units, and assists students in developing legal research and writing skills.

    • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
      Chapter President

      Other titles held include: Mock Trial Chair and Brother, Programming Committee Member; Planned and developed outreach initiatives, oversaw budgeting and expenses, managed entire fraternity chapter.As Mock Trial Chair, developed mock trial curriculum for legal education for entire fraternity and taught it. Responsible for managing and planning activities including community service, mentorship, professionaldevelopment, and more.

    • Hodgson Russ LLP

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Administrative Intern

      Summer internship with national corporate and business litigation firm. Received training and developed experience with FileSite, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, legal indexing procedures, firm operations, administration, and litigation documents. Undertook major file closing projects around the office, and assisted in day-to-day functions and projects as needed.

    • University at Albany Student Association

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
      Senate Vice Chairwoman

    • New York Legal Assistance Group

      Aug 2022 - now
      Paralegal

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher

      CITI Program
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Divya T.
      Spellman Award for Academic Achievement SUNY Albany May 2020 2-time award recipient of award that recognizes the accomplishments of undergraduates of underrepresented backgrounds in the areas of academic achievement, community service, and leadership.
    • Awarded to Divya T.
      Triple C Award- Office of NYS Attorney General New York State Office of the Attorney General May 2019 Award recipient from the Office of Attorney General Letitia James for courage, character, and commitment to community service.
    • Awarded to Divya T.
      National Champion- Appellate Attorney National Judicial Competition Jul 2018 Won first place nationally for oral argument in appellate advocacy competing nationally both individually and as a team with a partner.