Nila Katsman
I'm Nila Katsman, a junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Organizational Studies with a minor in Crime & Justice (GPA: 3.91).
I balance academics with legal internships and leadership roles, from drafting demand letters to leading social-media campaigns.
I aim to pursue law school and focus on public-interest litigation for underserved communities.
Highlights
Three internships spanning personal injury, sports‐media compliance, and medical‑records discovery.
Legal Experience:
Digital Advocacy:
Designed Instagram & TikTok content that boosts Jewish identity and counters campus antisemitism.
Campus Leadership:
President, Jewish Pre‑Law Association; former General Manager, College Mentors for Kids.
Academic Excellence:
4.00 in‑major; Dean’s List every term.
Languages:
Fluent Russian, conversational Spanish.
Experience Snapshot
Produced and scheduled multi‑platform campaigns promoting Jewish pride; collaborated weekly with global peers and senior strategists.
Metro Injury Law, Legal Intern
Drafted demand letters, analyzed MRI records, and proofed pleadings that helped secure client settlements.
Queens, NY • Summer 2024
OLAMI, Social‑Media Content Intern
Remote • Apr–Aug 2024
Sports Media Inc., Paralegal Intern
Remote • Apr–Jul 2024
Prepared protest letters and contract reviews; organized data for government‑contract submissions.
Kings & Queens Elite Fitness, Sales Associate
Hewlett, NY • May 2022–Jul 2024
Guided prospective members, delivered tours, and exceeded monthly membership goals through tailored consultations.
Pinczewski & Shpelfogel, Legal Intern
Brooklyn, NY • Summer 2023
Catalogued medical case files, managed scheduling, and streamlined attorney workflows.
Leadership & Activities
President, Jewish Pre‑Law Association
organize bi‑weekly meetings, invite guest speakers, and mentor aspiring law students.
General Manager, College Mentors for Kids
supervised weekly activities and field trips for second‑graders, ensuring safety and engagement.
Michigan Pre‑Law Society • Women in Law • Hillel.
Member
Skills & Tools
Legal Research • Demand‑Letter Drafting • Social‑Media Strategy • Customer Engagement • Time Management • Google Workspace • Microsoft Office Suite • Bilingual Client Communication (Russian/English) • Conversational Spanish.
Next Goals
Academic Goal
Co-Author Policy Brief on Campus Antisemitism
Career Goal
Take LSAT in 2025 and Pursue J.D. in Civil Rights Law
Summer Goal
Secure Associate Role at Public-Interest or Plaintiff-Side Firm