“Don’t be afraid to fail at first because you will succeed under the guidance of the people here at this firm.” – Caleb, Extern
My name is Caleb Brown. I’m a 3L at Touro University Law Center, and I work in the transactional department. My day-to-day responsibilities vary depending on the day of the week. Lately, I’ve been focusing on a lot of contract and trust work, as well as preparing documents for closings. These tasks are really fun and enjoyable for me. Interestingly, they came about after a casual conversation I had with one of the paralegals, Rosemary. I mentioned how much I love contract law, and she responded by saying, “I heard you like contracts—see how many you can do and complete.” Since then, I’ve been diving into these assignments and thoroughly enjoying them. Working with Rosemary has been an incredibly fun, engaging, and valuable learning experience.
What stands out about the firm is the balance between conducting business and fostering a mentorship-driven environment. Every day, I have the chance to discuss not just work but also life experiences, receive meaningful feedback on my assignments, and continuously improve. The firm’s culture is very family-oriented. Everyone here is willing to help, share insights, and contribute to your growth. At the same time, it’s a busy environment—people are always at their desks, in meetings, at closings, or in court, doing their best to represent the firm with excellence.
Adam has been fantastic to work with. He’s taken the time to assign me projects, including collaborating on an article and conducting research to prepare memoranda. He’s always accessible—I can knock on his door, sit down at his desk, and discuss the assignments. He’s provided thoughtful feedback on my work, complimented my writing style and efficiency, and even joked about my choice of suits. It’s great to have a mentor who takes a genuine interest in your development.
The most enjoyable project I’ve worked on so far has been offering plans. It might not sound exciting at first, but I love taking the time to comb through lengthy documents—sometimes hundreds of pages—reading carefully to ensure precision in wording. One of the most rewarding assignments Rosemary gave me involved checking if a piece of property could be resold within a certain timeframe. I carefully reviewed the document, found the answer, and delivered what she needed. It was incredibly satisfying to see the effort pay off and know I contributed meaningfully.
My advice to future interns is to be open to trying anything and always do your best. Everyone here wants to see you succeed, so don’t hesitate to ask questions, knock on someone’s door, or request time to go over an assignment. Mistakes are part of the process, but with the guidance of the people here, you will succeed.
I want to thank everyone at the firm for the opportunities I’ve had so far. I’m excited to continue my internship over the next few months and am truly appreciative of the experience.