Olga Torres
About Olga Torres
Olga Torres is a legal intern with a focus on criminal law and social justice, currently working at Thomson Reuters and Brooklyn Defender Services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Doctor of Law degree, and has previous experience in various roles including photography and sales.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Olga Torres has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Practice Law Legal Intern since 2018. In this role, she has gained practical experience in legal research and analysis, contributing to various projects within the organization. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans six years, during which she has developed skills relevant to the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Olga Torres holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from St. John's University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She completed a concentration in Forensic Psychology during her undergraduate studies. Following her bachelor's degree, she pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) at St. John's University School of Law from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she attended the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, where she also earned a JD from 2017 to 2018.
Background
Olga Torres has a diverse work history that includes various roles in different industries. She worked as a Photographer/Sales Associate at Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging in 2015 for eight months at Hard Rock Cafe, Times Square. Prior to that, she was a Crew Member at Tropical Smoothie Cafe NV24 in 2014 for four months in the Las Vegas area. Her early work experience includes positions as a Game Operator at Circus and as an Athlete at Nike in 2018.
Achievements
Olga Torres has actively engaged in legal internships that align with her career goals. She served as a Melanie Kushnir Access to Justice Fellow at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada in 2018 for three months. Currently, she is also a Criminal Practice Intern at Brooklyn Defender Services, a position she has held since 2019. She is focused on securing a full-time attorney position with an emphasis on criminal law and social justice.