Latreal Harmon
Annandale,VA
Summary
I am a highly motivated Juris Doctorate candidate pursuing a legal education to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to one day provide effective representation to individuals who seek it. My fields of interest include healthcare, public advocacy, defense, and civil rights law. I wish to pursue a legal career because it is a welcome opportunity to make a substantial difference in the lives of those who may struggle to navigate the complexities of our legal system.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Attorney |
Rising For Justice
, DC
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated and maintained professionalism in stressful and challenging legal situations.
- Attended hearings before judges and participated in oral arguments as necessary.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Researched D.C. legal authorities on housing for use in developing legal strategies.
- Conducted client intakes.
Law Clerk |
Bread for the City
, DC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
- Drafted memoranda of law and other legal documents for attorneys' review.
- Conducted client intakes
- Contributed to proposed legislative draft on language access
- Assisted with on-call referrals
Education
J.D. - Law
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2017
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Document Review
- Proficient Legal Writing
- Effective Multitasking
- Legal Document Preparation
- Customer Service
- Proficient in MS Office
- LexisNexis
- Critical Thinking
- Legal analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
Affiliations
- Percussionist/Drumline (Former high school assistant instructor)
- Black Law Students Association
- Law Students for Disability Rights
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Attorney |
Rising For Justice
01.2024 - Current
Law Clerk |
Bread for the City
05.2023 - 08.2023
J.D. - Law
University of The District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
George Mason University