Lauren Younk
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly motivated prospective law student graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Clinical Psychology and a minor in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. Demonstrates strong analytical reasoning, legal writing, and research skills through multiple legal internships, law review authorship, and published scholarship. Experienced in both civil and criminal legal settings, with firsthand exposure to courtroom proceedings, case analysis, and client interactions. Committed to rigorous legal study, ethical advocacy, and public service
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Buddy V's
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinate and organize table assignments on high-volume nights, efficiently managing guest flow for crowds of 700+
- Support overall service operations by adapting to fast-paced changes and assisting teammates
- Cultivate a warm and welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests, answering questions, and addressing concerns swiftly
Legal Intern
Hand & Sullivan
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked one-on-one with an attorney to analyze active cases, refine legal writing, and prepare case materials
Gained foundational knowledge of injury law through hands-on case discussions and legal research - Organized, updated, and maintained legal documents to support efficient case management and attorney workflow
- Collaborated with colleagues to streamline workflow processes for efficiency.
Guest Experience
Security, Athletic Facilities & Events
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintains integrity and provides quality work while working with over 60,000 energetic guests in a shift
- Maximizes ingress through accelerated ticket scanning rates and wristbanding under high pressure conditions
- Adapts to a plethora of high-stress situations and became acquainted with de-escalation methods and interpersonal skills
Undergraduate mentor
Analytical Writing Program
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Fostered a welcoming and friendly atmosphere amongst 13 excited students
- Planned for weekly meetings through emails and coursework, and communicates concerns with supervisors promptly
- Encouraged students to celebrate their work while also expanding on areas that need improvement
Food Service Worker
UC San Diego Housing Dining Hospitality
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Cultivated an eager and focused atmosphere amongst 20+ student workers in a given shift
- Prepared breakfast, dinner, and drink menu items in under 5 minutes to aid busy kitchen staff during rushes
- Served over 350+ students within a single shift and supervised training of new workers
Legal Intern
Public Defender’s Office
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Discussed and reviewed 10+ vehicular crime cases with multiple lawyers, paralegals, and judges
- Attended 20 arraignments, 2 high-stakes trials, and 1 sentencing while noting down questions to investigate letter
- Conducted research into 4 current cases and statutes, and sat in on multiple client meetings alongside supervisors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology, Minor in Political Science
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2025
Skills
- Academic and policy-based research
- Evidence-based argumentation
- Long-form analytical writing
- Professional Communication
Accomplishments
Published Paper
Multiple conferences
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Buddy V's
06.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
Hand & Sullivan
06.2024 - 09.2024
Undergraduate mentor
Analytical Writing Program
01.2024 - 03.2024
Food Service Worker
UC San Diego Housing Dining Hospitality
01.2023 - 12.2023
Guest Experience
Security, Athletic Facilities & Events
06.2022 - 06.2024
Legal Intern
Public Defender’s Office
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology, Minor in Political Science
University of California San Diego
Leadership Experience
Writer, Sept 2023 - Jun 2024
Undergraduate Law Review - La Jolla, CA
- Demonstrates proficient understanding of consent laws within universities through 6 case studies
- Coordinates with editor biweekly to discuss drafts and devise goals for future writing deadlines
- Shapes notoriously taboo conversations into digestible literature through a heavily prescriptive article
Alpha Phi Omega - Rho Pi, La Jolla, CA Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
Sergeant at Arms, Administrative Secretary (Jun 2023 - March 2024)
- Questioned current bylaws and constitution, leading to a chapter-wide meeting of 50+ people to revise inadequate sections
- Scheduled meetings with national fraternity chairs to gain insight on unprecedented chapter misconduct cases
- Spearheaded weekly general body meetings of 40+ individuals while maintaining a well organized spreadsheet of attendance
Prospective Class President (Apr 2023 - Jun 2023)
- Led a class of 28 students in over 400 hours of community service and organized meetings with 9 officers
- Corrected a debt of $2,100 over a span of eight weeks and helped establish three two hour class events
- Developed and hosted a walk-a-thon that made a profit of $750+ within a span of 3 days