Meet Nasim Warren (3L), our Adventures in Employment Spotlight. Drawing on internships and her summer at Anselmi & Carvelli, LLP, Nasim shares how mentorship, research, and writing shape her path to litigation. A student member of bar associations and Secretary of the Black Law Students Association, she reflects on growth.
What inspired you to pursue a career in law, and how did you decide to pursue judicial internships?
I was inspired to pursue a career in law through my background in English. I have always loved reading and writing, and law offers a practical way to apply those skills. I chose to pursue judicial internships because I value the mentorship and insight you gain from everyone in chambers.
How have your experiences with Judges Willis, Salas, and Melchionne shaped your understanding of the legal system?
Each judge I have interned with comes from a distinct background, offering unique perspectives on the legal system. It has been interesting to see how individuals in similar judicial roles approach legal issues through different lenses.
What are some key lessons you’ve learned this summer during your internship with Anselmi & Carvelli, LLP?
This summer, I further honed my legal research and writing skills. Engaging with new laws and novel legal issues was challenging, but also rewarding when reaching a well-reasoned final product.
How has serving as Secretary of the Black Law Students Association influenced your leadership skills and law school experience?
Balancing my responsibilities in BLSA with my academic workload has strengthened my time-management skills. It has also allowed me to create meaningful opportunities to support our law school community and the greater Newark area.
What drew you to join multiple bar associations, and how have these affiliations supported your professional growth?
Mentors encouraged me to join bar associations to grow my legal network. These memberships have given me access to professionals and resources I might not have otherwise encountered. They also allow me to interact with professionals who practice different types of law and provide key insights if you are still deciding what type of law you would like to practice in the future.
How do you balance your academic, professional, and extracurricular commitments while maintaining your personal interests?
I prioritize planning and commit to protecting my personal time. Maintaining my hobbies is essential to my well-being, so I intentionally schedule downtime for the activities I enjoy (sometimes at the expense of not being as productive). However, I find that maintaining personal time provides me with the longevity to continue trying my best and avoid burning out.
Outside of law, your interests include distance running, hypertrophy training, Black literature, and bread baking—how do these hobbies enrich your life and law school experience?
My hobbies, which consist of working out, reading, cooking, baking, and recently gardening, allow me to relax and recharge. Taking care of myself has been one of my best decisions during law school, enabling me to perform better academically.
What challenges have you faced during law school, and how have you navigated them?
I have faced personal and family challenges during law school, but I have navigated them by leaning on friends, seeking guidance from professors, and utilizing school resources, such as free mental health services.
What advice would you give to students pursuing judicial internships or combining leadership with professional development?
Apply broadly and confidently—once you get the interview, it’s often about fit. For leadership roles, set goals that will grow your organization’s network, maintain connections with alumni, and continuously refine your events.
Looking ahead, what are your professional goals, and what impact do you hope to have in the legal field?
I hope to be as helpful to others as my mentors have been to me. I aspire to become a litigator, grow intellectually, and help guide those entering law school and the legal profession.
