1. What is the most important thing I learned from the interview? Is there anything I would do differently for other interviews?
I was actually pretty nervous to interview my mentor just because I didn't feel like I would come up with good follow up questions. Once we started though it all just came so naturally. My mentor was so informative and really brought up some good points. Something important I learned from the interview was that you really have to be prepared. Know what you're talking about and be able to be clear about it and not over complicate. Of course though that's something I always do. The most important thing I learned though was that everyone has the right to be defended no matter the situation. During this interview I was kind of hesitant to interrupt and ask a question if I was confused. My mentor actually told me that its good to ask questions because that's the only way to learn. So for my next interviews I definitely want to pause and ask a question if I didn't understand something.
2. Did I get additional resources and contacts? What is the most useful? Why?
My mentor actually gave me the names of two resources I can use. A book called Smart on Crime by Kamala Harris. From what I was told shes a great attorney and my mentor admires her philosophy. She also recommended me a film called Lincoln Lawyer which I'm looking forward to watch. Luckily my mentor has many contacts that she can put me in touch with. Her father is actually a really good attorney who I met during my interview with my mentor. I'm really happy that they are as excited for this journey like me! I think the fact that my mentor has so many contacts is the most useful because there's just so much more possibilities with an opening like that.
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| Noreen Barcena (Mentor) |
3. What makes my interviewee qualified to help me?
My mentor has experience, and a variety of connections she can contact me with. She really is leader that wants to make a difference with what she is passionate about. Not only that but shes just such a humble person and genuinely wants to help me.
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