Favorite Parts of Working in the Legal Industry as an Alternate Public Defender for Los Angeles County
Rachel, an Alternate Public Defender, finds the most rewarding aspect of the job is working with juvenile clients, describing their communication as "a pure form of communication." The unique challenges and rewards of connecting with teenagers, understanding their perspective, and building rapport are what Rachel most enjoys in her career.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Overcoming Challenges, Working with Teenagers, Rewarding Career
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Rachel Cala
Alternate Public Defender
Los Angeles County
University at Buffalo
Pepperdine Law -- Juris Doctorate
English
Government & Public Sector, Law
Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Working with juveniles is rewarding and provides unique challenges.
2. The communication style of teenagers is described as pure and engaging.
3. Building relationships and understanding clients' perspectives is a key aspect of the job.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Right now, I love my juvenile clients. They're all teenagers and act like it.
It can be challenging, but it's also super rewarding to talk to kids instead of adults. Their viewpoint, how they get information, and how they learn to interact with you is, in many ways, a pure form of communication.
It's very different from my adult practice, and I've really enjoyed getting close to them, figuring out what's going on, and trying to relate to them more.
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