The Schlitt Law Firm Names Two Long Island College Students to Internship and Scholarship Program

HUNTINGTON, N.Y. - June 13, 2013 - PRLog -- The Schlitt Law Firm has selected Erin Purdie of Smithtown and Christopher Marchese of East Islip for its legal internship program. Carol L. Schlitt, the founding partner of the Schlitt Law Firm, said, “These students epitomize what we value: they are bright, curious, driven, responsible and enthusiastic. They will contribute now and show promising futures.”      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 Erin and Chris to get a good feel for what it means to advocate for clients,” said Carol Schlitt. “We will know we succeeded if we contribute to their burgeoning careers.”     Erin Purdie is a rising junior at Princeton University. She has previously had internships at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Suffolk County Democratic Party. At school, she’s active in the educational reform efforts, the Princeton Association for Black Women and multiple singing groups. Erin said, “I’m very excited about this internship and the opportunity it creates for me. I’m already learning about cases and clients’ rights in my first days on the job.”    Christopher Marchese is a rising junior at Boston College. He is a leader in the student senate, active in the pre-law society and worked in the admissions office. He has previously worked in the security field. Chris said, “I want to become a lawyer working on public policy issues and am excited about working for a firm with the mission of the Schlitt Law Firm.”      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 County Legislator William Spencer’s “Lead by Example” internship program. The Firm received nearly 200 applications from students throughout the New York metropolitan area. Ms. Purdie and Mr. Marchese were selected after a rigorous review and interview process.    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 law 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.

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