Mahima Daniel-Poulose

Majors: Political Science and Law and Society

Legal Intern at Northgate Resorts

How did you learn about this internship opportunity?

Through a family friend.

What is a piece of advice you would give someone in your major looking for an internship?

Reach out to people in your community and make connections.

What key responsibilities or projects have you taken on during your internship?

I have attended weekly meetings, worked with their legal team on projects where I am helping with updating certifications and permits. I have helped draft construction contracts and influencer agreements as well as other vendor agreements.

How has your internship helped build your skills and clarify your career goals? How did being a Liberal Arts student at Purdue apply to your internship?

This internship has given me experience working in the legal field and working in a corporate setting. Being a Liberal Arts student with a lot of group based and communicative based classes applied in my internship when working on a team.

In what ways has the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University supported your internship journey? How has your participation in our Job-Ready program specifically aided your professional development?

The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue supported my internship journey with this Job-Ready program. It allowed me to take on this opportunity without having to take on extra financial burden with the commute and other factors.