Portfolio

MichaKeens-Douglas

Pre-Law Student

Building the foundation for a career in law — one internship, one case, one achievement at a time.

Dean's ListAcademic Honor

3.5+GPA

4Internships Completed

Work & Internships

Professional Experience

2026-Present

Maryland Law Firm

Conducted in-depth legal research on civil litigation cases, producing memos
Assisted senior attorneys in drafting motions and preparing case briefs for court submissions
Reviewed and organized discovery documents across a portfolio of 8 active cases

Jan 2024-present

Community Service & Volunteer Work

Collaborated with a team of researchers to compile reports on new home construction.
Presented findings to faculty advisors and external stakeholders at a regional policy symposium

Sep 2025 – Present

Honors Law Program

Provide intake support and preliminary legal guidance to students navigating housing and academic disputes
Assist supervising attorneys in preparing documentation for student hearings and appeals
Completed 120+ hours of pro bono service recognized by the university's community engagement office

Education

Cumulative GPA

3.50/ 4.0

Political Science · Philosophy Minor

Expected Graduation May 2027

Honors & Recognition

Relevant Coursework

Constitutional Law

Criminal Justice & Policy

Legal Writing & Research

Ethics in Law & Society

Political Theory

International Human Rights

Opportunities

Open to internship opportunities, legal research positions, and meaningful conversations about the law.