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I am a 4th year college student who wants to become a criminal lawyer. I will be first gen lawyer with no background whatsoever.
I have a few questions.
1: Should I be interning under Litigation Departments in Law Firms or Pick an Individual Practicer or pick a Chamber and Intern under them?
2: As the Litigation and Chamber does not pay well, would it be wise to work in corporate/law firms in starting and then switch to litigation after a few years?
3: Any other suggestions that would be beneficial?