Law firm

by Seth Coven

Junior Dawaun Hardy learned three lessons this summer: how to sell a house, how to divorce your spouse and how to sue someone.

No, Hardy did not undergo a failed marriage this summer; rather, he interned at the law firm Goldstein and Hernon in Chestnut Hill, which was established in 2000.

“I wanted a hands-on experience working,” Hardy said. “It involves a lot of paperwork, and being organized helps get you prepared for the future.”

Jeanette Sergeant-Jordan, a former associate dean, introduced Hardy to Goldstein and Herndon. She set him up for an interview with the firm.

Hardy’s eight-hour days typically consisted of running the front desk, writing checks and working with computers, according to Hardy.

“It made me better understand how intense work can get, how long it can take and how much effort you have to put into it,” Hardy said.

Hardy had a lot of contact with the firm’s clients. According to Hardy, he worked with the clients to type out deeds for the purchasing or selling of a house. Additionally, he wrote checks for clients’ death certificates.

However, Hardy said that he did not solely learn from his hands-on work. A large part of his experience came from being in a work environment and connecting with the people at his job.

“I got to meet a lot of new people. I learned a lot about law and a lot of different fields of law,” Hardy said. “Overall, it was a good experience.”