Cymone Martin
Sociology Major and Nexus Law, Public Policy and Human Rights
Through Lynk I had the opportunity to intern at Cripps & Silver, a criminal defense law firm in Detroit, Michigan. Cripps & Silver represents clients across the state charged with various misdemeanors and felonies such as: parole revocation, driver’s license restoration, appeals, MIPs, DWIs, sexual assault, robbery, drug possession, homicide, weapons charges, arson, and theft. Cripps & Silver had the distinction of representing a defendant in the only death penalty case in Michigan.
My internship responsibilities included assisting with taking statements and note-taking during client meetings. I also participated in discovery, which exposed me to jail calls, morgue photos, confessions, security camera footage and other forms of evidence. I used the discovery evidence to draft outlines, which the lawyers used to build their cases. Because of Lynk, I was able to secure this internship, which allowed me to combine my interest in law and social work to develop lifelong skills.