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Portrait of Naiyma Patterson

Honor Society® member

Naiyma Patterson

Legal Intern at Manhattan Legal Aid Society

  • Saint Johns University Main Campus
  • Law
  • Class of 2018
  • Jamaica, New York

Member since June 2016

About

After I completed undergrad, I was a full-time graduate student. I studied American Government and Public Administration. My goal is to use my knowledge in Public Administration to have a better understand of the living conditions of children living in low-income neighborhoods. This will lead and help my dream of being an attorney for children.

Education

  • St. Johns University

    American Government and Public Administration

    2014 – 2015

  • St.Johns University

    Government and Politics

    2010 – 2014

Honors and awards

  • Dean’s List

    High academic GPA all 4 years as an undergrad

  • Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

    Inducted into Honor Society due to academic achievements

  • The Regina and Francis Le Veness Scholarship of Excellence

    Received based on academic achievement and community service.

  • Marine Corps Scholarship

    Received since my father was a Marine Veteran.

  • Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society

    Received based on academic achievements and completion of select courses in Government and Politics.

  • Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society

    Received based on leadership positions organizations, and academic achievements.

  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges

    Received based on leadership positions and involvements in organizations, and academic achievements.

  • Gold Key Nominee

    Received based on academic achievements in my major.

  • Ronald H. Brown Law School Preparatory Program (Scholar and Most Prepared Student Award)

    I was the most prepared student in my Law School preparatory program.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I intend to be a Family Law attorney.

Outside the classroom

I love to Sing, and play the piano occasionally.

Experience

  • Legal Intern

    Manhattan Legal Aid Society

    Jun 2016 – Aug 2016

  • Legal Department Intern

    AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company

    Jun 2015 – Aug 2015

  • Intern

    Queens Legal Aid Society

    Jul 2013

  • Intern for Honorable Sabrina Kraus

    New York County Civil Court

    Jun 2013

  • Intern

    Office of City Councilman Leroy Comrie (District 27)

    Jan 2013 – May 2013

  • Intern

    Children’s Law Center

    Jun 2012 – Aug 2012

  • Intern

    The Charrington Firm, P.C.

    Jun 2011 – Aug 2011

  • After School/Summer Program Specialist

    Community Youth Care Services, Inc.,

    Jun 2010 – May 2014

  • Intern

    Queens District Attorney's Office

    Jun 2009 – Aug 2009

Additional information

  • Black Law Students Association