The Schlitt Law Firm Name Plainview College Student to Internship and Scholarship Program

The Schlitt Law Firm has expanded its internship and scholarship program to include a third student. The Firm has selected Ki Yun (Tony) Kim from Plainview for its legal internship program. Carol L. Schlitt, the founding partner of the Schlitt Law Firm, said, “Tony represents everything we value: he’s smart, curious, driven, responsible and enthusiastic. He has already made key contributions and shows a promising future.” 

The Schlitt Firm internship is a paid position and carries a $500 scholarship upon completion of the program. The internship provides exposure to all areas of the practice, 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 Tony 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.”

Ki Yun Kim, who goes by the name Tony, is a rising senior at Boston College and a graduate of Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School. He has also studied overseas at King’s College in London. Tony has previously had internships working for Congressman Gary Ackerman and Congresswoman Grace Meng. At school, he’s active in Residence Hall Association and the Jesuit Leadership Conference. Tony said, “I want to learn about the actual practice of law, not just what I learn in textbooks. I’m very excited about what I’m learning here and the meaningful work I’ve already been able to do.”

The Schlitt Law Firm posted the internship with colleges throughout the region as well as on its website, the Huntington Chamber of Commerce and other online listings. We also participated in Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer’s “Lead by Example” internship program. The Firm received nearly 200 applications from students throughout the New York metropolitan area. In addition, to Tony Kim, the firm previously announced that it had selected Erin Purdie and Christopher Marchese for its intern scholarship program.

The Schlitt Law Firm established its internship program as part of its overall commitment to contributing to the community. The 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.

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 opened a new office at 79 Wall Street in Huntington Village and has expanded to serve its growing client base. 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.