New Experiences

Yesterday I had a new experience at work. I asked if I could sit in on an intake interview. An intake interview is what I tell people to come in for when I talk to them on the phone and think they have the right kind of legal problem. So I sat in on two interviews with David one of the lawyers at Legal Aid Society. It was very cool to see the next step of the process and see how lawyers interact with people. One of the interviewees was actually someone I had spoken with a few hours earlier on the phone. After we went through getting basic information, the person would tell us their story and then we would go speak with some other attorneys who specialize in the desired area of law and report back on whether we might be able to help them or if they should seek aid at another location. I almost broke out in laughter during one of the interviews because the woman was talking nonstop and announced to us she was menopausal and was having a hot flash, and she spit when she talked. David did an excellent job dealing. On Monday I will get to see another step of the legal process when I go to court with a lawyer! I'm guessing it will not be anything like the Matlock experience I dream of.

This week I also got another chance to talk to Trish and found out she's a Christian....at least she reads the Bible. We talked a bit and she told me she is collecting money because she needs to buy new bandages for her legs that usually cost about $20 when she goes to buy them. I told her sometime soon I would like to go with her and buy them for her and she seemed interested. I'm more curious about her than ever now that I found out she reads the bible. I hope my being a Christian will make her trust me more and be willing to accept help from me. We'll see!