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Work History
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Tony Kim

Irvine,CA

Summary

Aspiring International Arbitration Lawyer studying International Relations and East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Seoul, focus on East/Inner Asian history, economic policy, and foreign relations with a concentration in Korea.

Work History

Legal Term Intern

Veterans Legal Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Connected 15 veterans to specialized attorneys based on unique circumstances
  • Drafted 40 referral letters to peer law firms in cases of conflict of interest
  • Conducted legal research on Veterans Affairs policies and statues

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05-2028

Arnold O. Beckman High School
Irvine, CA
05-2024

Orchard Hills Middle School
Irvine, CA
05.2020

Yeomri Elementary School
Mapo, Seoul
03-2016

Skills

  • Korean Three Kingdoms (37BC - 668AD)
  • Imjin War (1592-1598 AD)
  • Goryeo-Khitan Wars (993-1019 AD)
  • History of Manchuria (37BC-Present)
  • Contemporary Korean Economic Policy (1961-Present)

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Projects

  • Founder and Manager, KoreanHeritage.com
  • 2023-Present

Analyzed Nanjung-Ilgi (war diary of Yi Sun Shin) to determine the impact of naval victory on the Korean people during Imjin War.


  • Founder and Manager, Goguryeo.com
  • 2023-Present

Cross-referenced Samgook-Sagi, Book of Tang, Nihongi to determine approximate boundary between Goguryeo and Rouran Khanate.

 

Project Recognition

  • 2023, International Korean Heritage Research Competition Grand Prize (KoreanHeritage.com)
  • 2023, Hangul-Report National Contest for Social Science 2nd Place (Goguryeo.com)
  • 2022, Featured on “Everyday Young Heroes” National Website (Goguryeo.com)

Awards

History/Politics

  • 2023, International Korean Cultural Research Competition Grand Prize
  • 2023, National James Parks’ Veterans Affairs Award Winner
  • 2023, Disabled Veterans of America National Scholarship Winner
  • 2022, Korean Investment & Trading Association Scholarship Winner


Law

  • 2022, American Legion Oratorical Competition; California 3rd Place
  • 2022, Top 8 in Orange County CRF Mock Trial Competition
  • 2021, UCLA Mock Trial Camp; Best Witness Award & Best Team Award


Music

  • 2023, Chicago International Music Competition Finalist
  • 2023, Certificate of Merit Panel Level Cello California Finalist
  • 2023, Golden Key International Music Competition Super Bronze Price

Activities

  • 2022-24, National President of Student Leadership Council (VA)
  • 2023, California Boys and Girls State: Chief Appellate Justice
  • 2023, Founder and Co-President, 501(c) Youth Leaders Now
  • 2021-2022 Student Leadership Council Pacific Region Deputy Lead
  • 2021-2024, Beckman Mock Trial Prosecutor; Team Captain
  • 2020-2024, Beckman Chamber Orchestra; Principal Cellist & Soloist
  • 2020-2024, Varsity of Golf at Beckman High School

Affiliations

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Veterans Affairs (Student Leadership Council)

Timeline

Legal Term Intern

Veterans Legal Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Pennsylvania

Arnold O. Beckman High School

Orchard Hills Middle School

Yeomri Elementary School

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