ALEXANDRA BURY
Ocean Grove,NJ
Summary
I am a teachable law student who is ready to learn! It would be a privilege to contribute to the development of the law with my research, writing, and critical-thinking skills. I am committed to upholding the neutral and impartial obligations of the courts necessary to safeguard individual rights, ensure fairness, and implement the rule of law.
Beyond my interest in the law, I enjoy spending time outdoors at the beach, bicycling, kayaking, golfing, and consider myself an avid fisherwoman. I am committed to environmental conservation and preservation!
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Orange County Bar Association
Orlando, FL
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided lawyer referral and community resource assistance by listening to members of the public, identifying their legal issues, and connecting them with attorneys suited to their specific law specific needs.
Judicial Intern
Hon. Joseph W. Oxley-Monmouth County Superior Court Judge
Freehold, NJ
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared detention hearing summaries analyzing legally significant facts/law, credibility concerns, and the court's grounds supporting decisions to detain/release/conditions of release.
- Limited legal research.
- Observed trial advocacy in felony proceedings (including murder trial with defendant testimony), noting examination structure and how proofs/defenses were developed through witnesses/documents.
- Reviewed charging documents and observed arraignments, warrant proceedings, and detention hearings to understand the procedural status of the cases, and assess pretrial release standards.
Prosecutor Intern
John McDonald-Somerset County Prosecutor
Somerville, NJ
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Attended motion, sentencing and recovery court proceedings under supervision of A/P Emily Pirro.
- Drafted and served subpoenas in active criminal matters.
- Limited legal research/memoranda.
- Toured the juvenile detention facility and the Somerset County Jail.
Summer Law Clerk
Ventura, Miesowitz & Keough, P.C.
Summit, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided litigation support for three attorneys on personal injury cases, including automobile negligence, slip and fall, and product liability matters.
- Met with clients, prepared case summaries, proofed pleadings, prepped and attended depositions of clients.
- Discussed discovery and trial strategies.
Prosecutor Intern
Michael Robertson-Somerset County Prosecutor
Somerville, NJ
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Interacted with the assistant prosecutors, detectives, and investigators regarding investigations, charging, and prosecution of criminal defendants.
- Attended training seminars for prosecutorial staff.
- Observed motions, trials, and sentencing.
- Prepared courtroom notes for the case files.
Judicial Intern
Ellen Marinaccio
Somerville, NJ
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Interacted in chambers with three judges, law clerks, and judicial secretaries.
- Observed motions, trials, sentencings, and drug court.
- Reviewed some pleadings and legal briefs.
- Discussed the factual and legal grounds for judicial decision-making.
Education
J.D. - Law
Barry University School of Law
Orlando, FL05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2024
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Court procedures
- Criminal law
- Team collaboration
- Beginner Russian
- Beginner Mandarin
Certification
- Certified Florida Supreme Court County Mediator
Accomplishments
- Received Certificate for the Highest Grade in Mediation, Spring 2026
Timeline
Volunteer
Orange County Bar Association
02.2026 - 05.2026
Judicial Intern
Hon. Joseph W. Oxley-Monmouth County Superior Court Judge
05.2025 - 07.2025
Prosecutor Intern
John McDonald-Somerset County Prosecutor
05.2024 - 07.2024
Summer Law Clerk
Ventura, Miesowitz & Keough, P.C.
06.2022 - 08.2022
Prosecutor Intern
Michael Robertson-Somerset County Prosecutor
06.2019 - 08.2019
Judicial Intern
Ellen Marinaccio
06.2018 - 08.2018
J.D. - Law
Barry University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
James Madison University