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that many immigrants without citizenship face regarding
their ability to stay in the U.S. Understanding this and other
challenges that immigrant families face has prepared me to
become a better lawyer, especially in the public sector. It can
be important to understand obstacles that immigrants face in
coming forward with a claim or appearing as a witness if they
distrust government, are confused about changing immigration
regulations, or fear retaliation through immigration
enforcement. At the same time, I've learned about how these
vulnerabilities can make our immigrant neighbors even more
susceptible to being taken advantage of in consumer settings,
workplaces, and more. Although I don't plan to specialize in
immigration law, I'm particularly interested in how our laws
impact immigrants. "
BB: What could the legal profession be doing to encourage
more young lawyers to give back either through pro bono
work or spending some time as a government/public interest
attorney?
Katerina N. Krohn
Currently Attends: Temple University Beasley School
of Law as a third-year student (Class of 2022).
Education: Graduated from Antietam High School
and Gettysburg College with a degree in Political
Science and Environmental Study.
Public Service Internships: U.S. District Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, AmeriCorps VISTA
intern for the City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant
Affairs, and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Civil Litgation Unit and Bureau of Consumer Affairs.
Berks County Ties: " Growing up in Berks County
played a large part in shaping my values and
interests. My small community helped me appreciate
the importance of serving others, and my high school
education and activities, like Mock Trial, sparked my
interests in political science and the legal field. "
Bright Future Ahead: " From City Officials,
community leaders to our nonprofit partners,
Katerina's work ethic and judgment earned her the
trust and respect of those around her...it's incredible
to imagine what she will be capable of given the
opportunity to capitalize on her legal education. "
- Miriam Enriquez, former executive director
Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs.
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KK: " From my experience, most young lawyers are already
quite interested in pro bono work and many are interested in
government or public interest work. Although law students
go on to work in many different fields, we are often drawn to
the law by a collective interest in justice and the ability to do
good. Young lawyers benefit by support and encouragement
from their employers and supervisors to take on pro bono work.
For those who aren't connected to pro bono work from their
employers, bar associations can be a great way to learn about
volunteer opportunities in the area. In Philadelphia, our bar
association uses the annual pro bono week as a time to connect
new lawyers with legal aid organizations seeking volunteers.
We also have a board observer program that connects young
lawyers to nonprofit boards to learn about volunteering as a
lawyer in a different capacity.
Law school is a great place to connect with young lawyers
about potential careers in public service and public interest.
Many government organizations and legal service agencies
have connected with law schools to create for-credit externship
opportunities that allow students to explore careers in public
service.
Both law school partnerships and pro bono work
are a great way for these organizations to connect with young
lawyers who might excel in a public service setting. "
BB: What advice would you give to any Berks County high
school students considering a legal career? Specifically, what
should they do and what should they not do if they decide to
attend law school and eventually become a lawyer?
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