Local Law Student, Justin Larson, Gains Practical Experience with Watertown Law Firm Externship

Justin Larson, a law student at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, completed an externship at Austin, Strait, Benson, Thole & Koehn LLP in Watertown. Larson, a South Dakota State University graduate, had prior connections with some partners at the firm. His externship, following his first year of law school, involved various tasks including assisting with mediations and jury trials, conducting research, and drafting documents.

Larson appreciated the chance to explore different areas of law and participate in the firm's specialized practices. He found some of his experiences to be unique and educational. He also earned four credit hours towards his law degree through this externship.

Larson shared that his externship helped him understand how different legal principles work together in real-world situations, a concept he found challenging to grasp in the classroom. He also mentioned the complexity of the attorney-client relationship, particularly when dealing with real-life cases.

According to Larson, diligence was the most important skill he learned during his externship. He believes that hard work is often rewarded. He also credited his classes and professors at the USD Knudson School of Law for preparing him for his externship, as he applied knowledge from all of them during his time at the firm.

In summary, Larson's externship at Austin, Strait, Benson, Thole & Koehn LLP provided him with practical legal experience and skills that will be useful in his remaining law school years and future legal career.

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