Dylan Herink
Swarthmore,PA
Summary
Energetic Swarthmore College student with a strong political science and English literature foundation, aiming to leverage a blend of academic excellence and real-world experience in the legal field. Proven track record in enhancing community engagement through education and legal advocacy, with a notable ability in effective communication and teamwork. Committed to applying critical thinking and research skills to contribute to the legal profession. Seeking internships in law firms or advocacy organizations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Lang Center Associate for Ethics and Human Rights
02.2025 - Current
- Promoting ethical engagement and transformative justice approaches to local, national, and global inequalities.
- Supporting initiatives that address interconnected forms of social injustice, employing both grassroots strategies and legal frameworks.
Summer Learning Program Intern
Chester Children's Chorus
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Academically and emotionally supported children from Chester during math, literacy, and life lessons.
- Helped foster a warm and welcoming academic atmosphere, ensuring students had fun learning while actively combating summer learning loss.
- Gained a more nuanced understanding of the broader educational inequities across Chester and how to combat them.
Chester Community Fellow
Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Networked and built strong presence with peers throughout Swarthmore and Chester to facilitate professional relationships.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience, and qualifications in educational sectors.
Community Engagement Unit Intern
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Providing high-quality legal representation to low-income and vulnerable individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
- Empowering individuals to address legal challenges independently through education and improved court access while actively working to reform community practices and systems that perpetuate or exacerbate poverty.
- Helping tens of people overcome employment barriers and build better futures by helping them clear their criminal records through expungement, sealing, and pardoning.
Education
Political Science, English Literature
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PAIB Diploma -
West High School
Waterloo, IA05.2023
Skills
- Clear communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Community education initiatives
- Critical analysis
- Data analysis
- Effective time management
- Effective public speaking
- Analytical problem-solving
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Timeline
Summer Learning Program Intern
Chester Children's Chorus
05.2025 - 08.2025
Chester Community Fellow
Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility
05.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Lang Center Associate for Ethics and Human Rights
02.2025 - Current
Community Engagement Unit Intern
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
Political Science, English Literature
Swarthmore College
IB Diploma -
West High School
Awards
- 2024-2025 Centennial Conference Honor Roll
- 2024-2025 Academic All-Centennial Conference (Swimming)
- 2023 International Baccalaureate Diploma
- 2023 Biliteracy Seal (English and Spanish)
- 2023 Carl R. Black Memorial Cedar Valley Scholarship
- 2023 W.E. & F.A. Ruebush Foundation Scholarship
- 2023 Waterloo Rotary Club Academic Scholar
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