The Schlitt Law Firm has selected Thomas McHugh from East Islip for its fall legal internship program. Carol L. Schlitt, the founding partner of the Schlitt Law Firm, said, “Tom is smart, curious, driven, detail-oriented, responsible and enthusiastic. He has already made key contributions and shows a promising future.”
The Schlitt Firm internship program offers a paid internship position in the fall and spring and a paid summer internship that also carries a $500 scholarship. The internship provides exposure to all areas of the personal injury and medical malpractice firm, opportunities to go to court and to work with clients. It includes extensive educational components on writing, research, case development and the drafting of legal documents. “We challenge our interns and expect they will work hard and gain meaningful experience. We want Tom to experience working for a value-driven firm and to advocate for clients,” said Carol Schlitt. “We will know we succeeded if we contribute to his blossoming career.”
Thomas McHugh, graduated from Villanova in 2012 with a degree in biology and a minor in business. While at Villanova, Tom led several organizations, including serving as President of the Blue Key Society and the Villanova Singers and Spires. Tom held numerous leadership roles at while at Villanova. Upon graduation, Tom spent a year as a program administrator working with disadvantage youths with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He expects to attend law school next fall. Tom said, “I look forward to law school, but welcome the opportunity to witness and contribute to a dynamic law firm. I want to see the actual practice of law before I read about it in textbooks.”
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The Schlitt Law Firm posted the internship opportunity with colleges throughout the region as well as on its website, the Huntington Chamber of Commerce and other online listings. The Firm received dozens of applications from highly accomplished college students and recent graduates. After a rigorous selection process, the Firm offered the position to Mr. McHugh.
The Schlitt Law Firm established its internship program as part of its overall commitment to contributing to the community. In addition to the internship program, the Schlitt Law Firm donates one percent of its revenues to local educational and children’s charities and provides employees with paid time off for community work. The firm also relies extensively on local vendors for everything from web design to cleaning services. “We believe it is important that our firm invest in the community as a way of giving back and providing for a better future for our community and our firm,” said Ms. Schlitt.
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The Schlitt Law Firm is a plaintiff-only personal injury and medical malpractice firm serving the New York metropolitan area. The firm emphasizes client services and is built on the values of communication, education and responsiveness. The firm operates an office at 79 Wall Street in Huntington Village and has a location in the Bronx. The Schlitt Law Firm publishes one of the New York’s leading legal blogs, New York Law Thoughts.
For more information, please visit www.SchlittLaw.com or call 1-800-660-1466.
