How can students truly prepare for the grit and reality of a future legal career?

As colleges and law schools continue to focus on theory over practice, Adam Rossen's innovative internship approach exemplifies a tangible shift towards real-world training within the legal industry.

In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg sits down with Adam Rossen from Rossen Law Firm to showcase his revolutionary internship program. Plus, he shares plans for a paid mentorship program he has in the works.

Fun Fact: During the height of COVID, Adam onboarded 13 interns and transformed a global crisis into a remarkable educational experience, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of innovative legal practices.

This elite program offers immersive, hands-on experience for aspiring legal professionals - whether you're a law student or not! If you or someone you know is looking for a criminal justice internship for Summer 2025, tune in to learn more!

What to expect in this episode:

• Adam Rossen's legal journey from prosecutor to successful law firm founder.

• How the internship program evolves from casual shadowing to a structured, hands-on legal training experience.

• How the COVID era transformed the firm's internship approach.
• Inside the Internship Experience: Courtroom exposure, real client interactions, and immersive legal training.

• New Paid Mentorship Program: Adam's plan to create opportunities for non-traditional legal professionals to break into the field.

• Bridging Theory & Practice: How this innovative training equips future lawyers for real-world legal challenges.

Key Actionable Takeaways:

• Hands-on, practical experience for interns is crucial preparation for a successful legal career.

• Consider developing structured, creative internship programs to attract passionate, committed students.

• Explore partnerships with criminal justice organizations to enhance educational offerings and community impact.

• Embrace adaptability and innovation in training methods to stay ahead in the legal industry.

Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to The Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!

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Resources:

• Learn more about the internship: https://www.rossenlawfirm.com/about-us/criminal-justice-internships

• Email Rossen Law Firm: [email protected]

• Visit Adam's website: https://www.rossenlawfirm.com

• Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrossen

• Follow him on X: https://x.com/FL_DUI_Defense

• Follow Rossen Law Firm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossenlawfirm

• Subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGp2bgSPtSAYNGY5ssIKdtQ

• Listen to the Success in South Florida podcast: https://www.rossenlawfirm.com/podcast

This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.