Small Law Firm - Lincoln Tran

After my 1L year I was hired by a small law firm in San Francisco that dealt with personal injury and wrongful death arising out of exposure to asbestos. I was fortunate to find the job through a family friend who knew a partner.

My experience was enjoyable although limited mainly to discovery work and document review type projects. I would have enjoyed a bigger writing assignment, maybe writing something that actually got filed, but hey first-year law students do what they can. My work experience really gave me something to talk about during my interviews with employers later down the road, and from my impression, employers found my early experience in the private field to be valuable.

After working at a small firm, I knew I wanted to work in the private field, and ultimately with a similar closely-held group.


-Lincoln Tran