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2018 Summer Law Internship Program
This summer marked the twenty-
sixth anniversary of Atlanta Bar
Association’s Summer Law Intern-
ship Program (SLIP). Through
the longstanding support of the
Atlanta legal community, SLIP has
provided 735 internships to date
to talented high school students
from across the region. The pro-
gram placed forty-nine interns
from thirty-six high schools this
year in law firms, law departments,
public interest groups and courts
throughout Atlanta.
The program provides the stu-
dents with a valuable work ex-
perience, furthers the student’s
understanding of the law and
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provides a meaningful mentoring
relationship. Prior to beginning
their internship, the Interns at-
tended four mandatory Orienta-
tion Sessions that were focused
on important topics such as client
confidentiality, professionalism,
punctuality, attention to detail,
and attire. Weekly All Intern Meet-
ings took place where they met to
discuss their internship experi-
ences, various legal topics, and
relevant current events. The pro-
gram also required written enrich-
ment and progress tests to assess
their knowledge.
Guest speakers, including lawyers,
law students, former SLIP interns,
and SLIP supporters, provided
valuable information and insights
into the practice of law. Speakers
included:
• Paula Frederick, Esq., General
Counsel for the State Bar of Geor-
gia
• Jeff Mapen, Nelson Mullins Riley
& Scarborough
• Chris Stewart, Esq., Stewart Seay
& Felton LLC
• Rachelle Jacques, Former Intern
• Elliott Henigan, Esq., Nelson
Mullins Riley & Scarborough
• Christi Moore, Former Intern
and rising 2L at Walter F. George
Law School; Jarvarus Gresham,
Former Intern and rising 3L at