Inside My Internship at Evans Moore, LLC
by Mason Miller
“We take it personally” are the first words I heard about Evans Moore, LLC. From witnessing hearings and depositions to researching litigation and assisting with a jury trial that resulted in a substantial verdict for the firm’s client, I saw what those words truly meant during my internship with Evans Moore, LLC this summer.
My summer internship at the firm helped me learn and grow as a law student — not only in the areas I had hoped, but also in many ways I did not anticipate. I assisted with various cases and witnessed the skill, care, and dedication necessary to handle complicated legal matters. I encountered new challenges and learning opportunities while helping with the litigation process and received invaluable advice, feedback, and encouragement from each attorney at the firm. My experience also gave me new insights that shaped my perspective about the practice of law.
I learned that each client is unique, and truly achieving justice requires an investment in knowing them on a personal level. The reality of practicing law involves many emotions, feelings, and concerns from clients simply seeking to return to their way of life before they were wronged or injured. This summer, I watched the lawyers at Evans Moore, LLC support clients facing a range of injuries and difficult situations. I saw how stressful litigation can be and how important it is for lawyers to guide clients through every step. Seeing the attention and care the Evans Moore, LLC team gave each client showed me the responsibility attorneys carry and the trust placed in them because of it.
Learning the law takes time. After completing my first year of law school, I felt excited and prepared to begin my internship. I quickly realized, however, that there were many concepts I did not yet know. My classroom education gave me a solid foundation, but applying the law in the real world was more complex and nuanced. The attorneys at Evans Moore, LLC showed me it takes practice and repetition to understand the law. I also saw how essential it is to learn from a skilled team and to approach the work with curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to tackle tough problems.
My internship helped me understand the value of multiple perspectives, and I saw how great attorneys anticipate the unexpected, think quickly, and argue creatively. Though I still have much to learn, my experience with Evans Moore, LLC gave me the confidence and motivation to keep growing my understanding of the law.